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France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk

Despite circulating in Africa and Asia for several decades, the Shamonda virus has never previously been detected in humans, the Health and Agriculture Ministries…

How illness, stigma, and social realities find a place in Tamil literature

Vandalur Zoo closed for two days after avian influenza confirmed in water birds

The zoo will remain closed on October 22 and 23; Forest Department officials say seven water birds in the zoo had died between October…

FSSAI notices to Nestle India, Zydus Wellness over ‘misleading claims’ in products

The companies have been asked to provide scientific proof to support their advertisements

Row over SMA drug distribution in Keralam unwarranted, say experts

SAT Hospital authorities deny the claim of parents of SMA children that the drug given free of cost at the hospital clinic was an…

₹8,447 crore in medicine overcharging claims remain outstanding as SC seeks wider price controls

The outstanding amount is more than five times the amount realised and accounts for about 84% of the cumulative demand

Are we in danger of outsourcing all of childhood’s learning curves to AI?

As artificial intelligence becomes part of childhood, we may be are we giving doing children a disservice if we allow them access to answers…

As Ebola spreads in Congo, grieving families face a growing mental health toll

The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma

Inequality is major factor in impact of non-communicable diseases : WHO

The study confirmed that social marginalisation, disability and migrant status were significant factors contributing to increased risk

Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case is Bundibugyo strain

We did three levels of tests, but all molecular. The strain was Bundibugyo, confirms Olajumoke Babatunde, Director, Public Health Lab Service at the Nigeria…

All you need to know about: Lymphatic drain massage

A properly-done lymphatic massage could, over sessions, possibly reduce swelling and clear up clogs in the lymphatic drainage and reactivate absorption by the nodes.…

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