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Air quality: India sets own standards, WHO guidelines not binding, says Centre

The global ranking of cities for air pollution levels ‘is not being conducted by official authority’, the Union environment ministry…

1 week ago

Over one billion people living with mental health conditions: WHO

The report shows that while the prevalence of mental health conditions can vary by sex, women are disproportionately impacted overall.…

4 months ago

WHO advises against use of sugar substitutes for weight loss

The World Health Organization (WHO) has advised against the use of non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight or reduce the…

2 years ago

Climate Change Impacts On Our Health

Key facts Climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies from heatwaves, wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes and they…

2 years ago

Climate change and noncommunicable diseases: connections

Climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity, and health professionals worldwide are already responding to the health…

2 years ago

No safe limit of alcohol consumption for health, shows WHO analysis

There is no safe limit to alcohol consumption and any amount of drinking can severely impact one's health, according to…

3 years ago

How biodiversity loss is hurting our ability to combat pandemics

A computer-generated representation of the coronavirusImage: NEXU Science Communication/REUTERS The increasing frequency of disease outbreaks is linked to climate change…

3 years ago

Delhi pollution: Indoor air worse than outside, says study

India's capital Delhi has alarmingly high levels of indoor air pollution, new research has found. The study found that the…

4 years ago

Bird Flu Outbreak: How Safe Is It To Eat Poultry Meat, Eggs?

Pro tip: cooking at 70º C will certainly kill the bird flu virus. If a thermometer is not available, cook…

5 years ago

WHO Health Alert brings COVID-19 facts to billions via WhatsApp Platform

Today, WHO is launching a messaging service with partners WhatsApp and Facebook to keep people safe from coronavirus. This easy-to-use…

5 years ago

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