World Lung Cancer Day is commemorated Aug. 1 every year to raise awareness among people and support those impacted by the disease. Lung cancer has been noted to have claimed…
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Category: Health
90% of vehicles imported to Africa dangerous to health – NGO
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an NGO says 90 per cent of vehicles imported into Africa are old and are dangerous to public health. Ms Priyanka Chandola, the Programme…
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India withdraws controversial tax on sanitary pads
India has withdrawn a controversial tax on sanitary pads following a vocal campaign led by activists and Bollywood stars to boost female education and empowerment. Saturday’s announcement is part of…
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Liver diseases rising due to increasing alcohol consumption — Report
Deaths due to liver diseases are on the rise and researchers have blamed it on the increasing consumption of alcohol. A research led by the University of Michigan, found that…
Read More Liver diseases rising due to increasing alcohol consumption — ReportThree in five HIV-carriers now have access to drugs- UN
Three in five people infected with HIV, or 21.7 million globally, took antiretroviral therapy in 2017, a new record for anti-AIDS drug access, the UN’s HIV/AIDS agency said Wednesday. There…
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