Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious killers, claiming over 1.2 million lives and affecting an estimated 10.7 million people last year
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Heavy drinking linked to major stroke years earlier, new study warns
Study says heavy alcohol consumption may lead to more severe and earlier brain bleeds by damaging small blood vessels in the brain
India’s CKD cases hit 138 million in 2023, study shows
New study has shown that the total number of people suffering from chronic kidney disease in India in 2023 stood at 138 million
Small steps, big impact! 3,000 steps a day could delay Alzheimer’s by years
Increasing your steps by even a little bit may help slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease among people at heightened risk, according to a new study
Living here could save your life in the next pandemic, data suggests
A new global report warns that inequality is increasing the world’s vulnerability to pandemics
Exposure to artificial light at night may significantly increase heart disease and stroke risk, study finds
New research has revealed that exposure to light at night may significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure and stroke, even when traditional risk factors are accounted for.
Maldives becomes world’s first nation to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B.
One in 10 doctors and nurses in Europe experiences suicidal thoughts, says WHO survey
One in 10 doctors and nurses in Europe experience suicidal thoughts, a new survey carried out by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe showed.
Over a billion people living with mental health conditions: WHO
WHO data shows more than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders
US: California resident tests positive for plague
A resident of South Lake Tahoe in California, US, has tested positive for plague
