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Younger Americans ditch booze for mocktails

Younger Americans ditch booze for mocktails Younger Americans, already inclined towards non-alcoholic alternatives, may be most impacted by the US Surgeon General's warning about alcohol's cance Younger Americans, already inclined towards non-alcoholic alternatives, may be most impacted by the US Surgeon General's warning about alcohol's cance

Couch potatoes beware! Sitting too much may lead to 19 serious health problems

Couch potatoes beware! Sitting too much may lead to 19 serious health problems A University of Iowa study reveals that a sedentary lifestyle can lead to higher medical bills and increased risks for 19 chronic conditions, includin A University of Iowa study reveals that a sedentary lifestyle can lead to higher medical bills and increased risks for 19 chronic conditions, includin

Give timely information on outbreaks in China, India tells WHO

Give timely information on outbreaks in China, India tells WHO India has increased its vigilance following reports of rising respiratory illnesses in China. The health ministry held a high-level meeting to assess India has increased its vigilance following reports of rising respiratory illnesses in China. The health ministry held a high-level meeting to assess

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV. The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV.

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV. The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV.

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV. The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV.

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike

India Keeps Watch: Health Ministry holds meeting on China’s respiratory illness spike The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV. The meeting held on Saturday also concluded that the current surge in China is likely due to the usual respiratory viruses such as flu, RSV and HMPV.

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks Alcohol consumption linked to seven types of cancer, report. Alcohol consumption linked to seven types of cancer, report.

Flu Rise Sharply In England's Hospitals, NHS Issues Urgent Warning

Flu Rise Sharply In England's Hospitals, NHS Issues Urgent Warning Over 5,000 patients are currently hospitalized with flu, putting immense pressure on healthcare facilities. Over 5,000 patients are currently hospitalized with flu, putting immense pressure on healthcare facilities.

​10 superfoods to make your legs stronger​

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Even before US alcohol warning, younger Americans were turning to mocktails

Even before US alcohol warning, younger Americans were turning to mocktails It is unclear whether Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's suggestion to update warning labels on the risks of alcohol will be acted upon by Congress, but, over the last decade, the youngest adults have been drinking less. It is unclear whether Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's suggestion to update warning labels on the risks of alcohol will be acted upon by Congress, but, over the last decade, the youngest adults have been drinking less.

HMPV in India: As cases spike in China, Health Ministry forms monitoring group to track situation

HMPV in India: As cases spike in China, Health Ministry forms monitoring group to track situation The Union Health Ministry’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is closely monitoring cases of respiratory and seasonal influenza in India amid reports of a potential human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China. The Union Health Ministry’s National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is closely monitoring cases of respiratory and seasonal influenza in India amid reports of a potential human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China.

Can cooking onion and garlic on high temperature be harmful? Here is what new study claims

Can cooking onion and garlic on high temperature be harmful? Here is what new study claims A new study finds that cooking onion and garlic the wring way can be harmful for the heart. Read on to understand how. A new study finds that cooking onion and garlic the wring way can be harmful for the heart. Read on to understand how.

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual In view of the reports of the respiratory illness cases rising in China, the health ministry and DGHS held a joint monitoring group (JMG) meeting on Saturday. In view of the reports of the respiratory illness cases rising in China, the health ministry and DGHS held a joint monitoring group (JMG) meeting on Saturday.

'Govt is keeping close watch...': Health Ministry on HMPV outbreak in China

'Govt is keeping close watch...': Health Ministry on HMPV outbreak in China Union Health Ministry in the notification said that the government is keeping a close watch over the situation through all available channels and WHO has also been requested to share timely updates regarding the situation in China. Union Health Ministry in the notification said that the government is keeping a close watch over the situation through all available channels and WHO has also been requested to share timely updates regarding the situation in China.

Struggling with 'this' while brushing? It could be a sign of dementia

Struggling with 'this' while brushing? It could be a sign of dementia Some early signs of Alzheimer’s include difficulties with memory (Amnesia), language (Aphasia), recognition (Agnosia), and purposeful movements (Aprax Some early signs of Alzheimer’s include difficulties with memory (Amnesia), language (Aphasia), recognition (Agnosia), and purposeful movements (Aprax

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption Research debunks moderate drinking benefits; Surgeon General calls for updated health warnings on alcohol-related cancer risks. Research debunks moderate drinking benefits; Surgeon General calls for updated health warnings on alcohol-related cancer risks.

Cooking garlic and onions at high heat can add trans fats to your meal; here's how

Cooking garlic and onions at high heat can add trans fats to your meal; here's how A study reveals that cooking garlic and onions at high temperatures can create harmful trans fats that elevate bad cholesterol and increase cardiovasc A study reveals that cooking garlic and onions at high temperatures can create harmful trans fats that elevate bad cholesterol and increase cardiovasc

Family Health Centre rewards patients for lifestyle disease management

Family Health Centre rewards patients for lifestyle disease management A unique reward programme was launched in Purakkad to motivate patients to manage lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension effectively A unique reward programme was launched in Purakkad to motivate patients to manage lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension effectively

HMPV outbreak in China: Telangana govt issues dos and don’ts — check details here

HMPV outbreak in China: Telangana govt issues dos and don’ts — check details here Telangana’s government on Saturday reassured citizens about HMPV, saying the there are no cases in the state. The government also issued precautionary measures to ensure public health safety. Telangana’s government on Saturday reassured citizens about HMPV, saying the there are no cases in the state. The government also issued precautionary measures to ensure public health safety.

Kerala health minister says no need to panic over HMPV in China

Kerala health minister says no need to panic over HMPV in China In a Facebook post, George said there have been no reports so far about any virus found in China that could become pandemic or spread rapidly to other regions. In a Facebook post, George said there have been no reports so far about any virus found in China that could become pandemic or spread rapidly to other regions.

Covid-like HMPV outbreak in China: What we know so far

Covid-like HMPV outbreak in China: What we know so far The year 2025 has dawned with a new respiratory illness-- caused by human metapneumovirus (HMPV)--outbreak in China creating a scare among the people here. Comi The year 2025 has dawned with a new respiratory illness-- caused by human metapneumovirus (HMPV)--outbreak in China creating a scare among the people here. Comi

No need to worry over reports of China flu outbreak: Kerala health minister

No need to worry over reports of China flu outbreak: Kerala health minister Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said the state government is closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and said there is no need to panic as of now. Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday said the state government is closely monitoring the news reports about the massive outbreak of viral fever and respiratory infection in China and said there is no need to panic as of now.

Seven types of cancer experts link to alcohol consumption

Seven types of cancer experts link to alcohol consumption One America top doctor don issue risk warnings on alcoholic beverages following new research wey link di drinks to seven types of cancer. One America top doctor don issue risk warnings on alcoholic beverages following new research wey link di drinks to seven types of cancer.

‘We are monitoring situation in China’: Kerala health minister on HMPV fears

‘We are monitoring situation in China’: Kerala health minister on HMPV fears Kerala minister Veena George says there is no ground for panic, advises masks for pregnant women and people with serious diseases. Kerala minister Veena George says there is no ground for panic, advises masks for pregnant women and people with serious diseases.