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Japan has ordered its residents to laugh at least once a day; the opposition thinks its human rights violation
This unusual ordinance, enacted last week, is based on a Yamagata University study that suggests la…
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Karnataka Health Department bans use of artificial food colouring in kebabs; imposes hefty fine of 10 lakhs!
Reports of poor kebab quality due to artificial colouring prompted the department to take action. T…
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These eclipse glasses were recalled at the last minute, Illinois Department of Public Health warns
The glasses potentially did not meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard, which makes it safe to gaze d…
Geoff Weiss
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Experts are racing to contain 'the most dangerous' monkeypox virus yet before it causes a global outbreak
The new monkeypox strain spreads mpox rash in new ways. "There's definitely the opportunity for thi…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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A new study suggests a culprit in bird flu's rapid spread through US cattle, and how to stop it
Raw milk is a hazard to cows, workers, and consumers, a new study suggests. There a few things dair…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Toxic chemicals in your car seats could be increasing risks of cancer, study warns
Have you been harbouring the misimpression that the worst thing that could happen to you while comm…
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Is it too hot to be outside? Plug in your ZIP code to check your city's 'heat risk'
Heat waves are no joke. A HeatRisk map from the CDC and National Weather Service can help keep you …
Jaures Yip
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Why 4 new bird flu developments have experts worried about the virus
The H5N1 bird flu virus is changing and getting more opportunities to adapt to humans. Experts are …
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Budget 2024 to fuel stock markets: Bloomberg Survey
Many are expecting the government to raise the standard deduction threshold from the current Rs 50,…
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The first case of a 'highly contagious' ringworm infection spread through sex has arrived in the US, researchers say
New York researchers say they have studied the first reported case of TMVII, which is found to ofte…
Matthew Loh
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Despite pandemic and growing health scares, India’s budget share for healthcare continues to decline
As the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the full budget for the current fisc…
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The 3rd human case of bird flu in the US has 2 new and troubling symptoms
The H5N1 avian-flu virus has its third known infection in a US farmworker. Unlike previous patients…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Cockroaches wouldn't exist without humans. We helped them become one of the world's worst pests, according to a new study.
The German cockroach, one of the most common household pests, adapted to thrive in human dwellings…
Lloyd Lee
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A timeline of King Charles' health struggles, from his cancer diagnosis to his return to public duties
At the time, the palace said the king would be stepping back from public-facing duties to undergo a…
Maria Noyen
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What we do — and don't — know about Biden and Trump's health
Amid growing calls for Biden to undergo neurological testing, it's become clear that we know little…
Alice Tecotzky
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A public sector 4-day workweek trial had practically no drawbacks, researchers found
A British council trialed the four-day week, and found that outcomes in 22 of 24 criteria either im…
Nora Redmond
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Worried about 'forever chemicals' in your water? Try electron-beaming it!
Fast-food wrappers, paper plates, and non-stick pans share a hidden danger: forever chemicals. Nume…
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Niva Bupa Health Insurance files papers for ₹3,000-cr IPO
Under the OFS, investor Fettle Tone LLP will sell shares to the tune of Rs 1,880 crore and prom…
PTI
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Floods in Brazil spark conspiracy theories over the cause, including toxic jet vapor trails and antennas in Alaska
Rio Grande do Sul has been facing heavy rains since last week, with 143 people confirmed to have lo…
Cameron Manley
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All work, no play? Nearly 50% of Indians fail to meet WHO’s recommended standard for physical activity
A new study published in The Lancet Global Health paints a concerning picture for India. Nearly hal…