World Health Organisation

Monkeypox declared a public health emergency: Should Kerala be alert?

August 18, 2024

Monkeypox declared a public health emergency: Should Kerala be alert?

Mpox is reported to be spreading in countries such as Rwanda, Burundi, the Central African Republic, Kenya, and Uganda.

July 25, 2024
Head and neck cancer: Why is it common in India? Symptoms, causes and more

Tobacco and alcohol use are the primary risk factors for head and neck cancers in India.
June 25, 2024
Extra salt in all your meals? It may lead to this severe kidney ailment

According to the World Health Organisation, an adult should consume less than 2000 milligrams of salt per day.
April 18, 2024
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread through air

Almost 500 experts contributed to the definition, including physicists, public health professionals and engineers, many of whom disagreed bitterly over the topic in the past.
March 10, 2024
Ramadan fasting: Eat a healthy, balanced iftar, says WHO

Keep indoor spaces well-ventilated to protect yourself and others.
March 04, 2024
World Obesity Day: How to prevent the chronic disease?

The BMI categories for defining obesity vary by age and gender in infants, children, and adolescents.
January 26, 2024
AIIMS, ICMR begin trial to evaluate 3 HPV tests for detecting cervical cancer

The trial began on January 22 and aims to develop an accurate and affordable test that can be integrated into the National Cancer Screening Programme.

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