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UK teen died after ‘negative effects of online content’: coroner

Russell, from Harrow in northwest London, died in November 2017, leading her family to set up a campaign against social media Published 01 Oct, 2022 12:14am

Indonesia approves first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine

IndoVac jab can now be used as a primary dose for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated adult Published 30 Sep, 2022 11:31am

‘Comfortable lifestyle’ putting more and more children at risk of diabetes: experts

Pakistan worst ranked for registered diabetes patients, with nearly a sixth of population affected and patients as young as 15 Published 29 Sep, 2022 11:42pm

Skin whitening products remain popular despite risks

WHO says skin whitening products are commonly used all around world Published 29 Sep, 2022 01:44pm

Pfizer files for US approval for Omicron booster for kids

In the coming days, Pfizer and BioNTech will also file for authorization with the European Medicines Agency Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:01am

Under attack from diseases, IDPs stranded in flooded areas without Paracetamol

International donors asked to provide medicine for patients in flood hit areas, says Secretary Health Published 22 Sep, 2022 10:38pm

‘Drink it anyway’: Syria water woes peak in cholera outbreak

The disease is making its first major comeback since 2009 after nearly two-thirds of water treatment plants were damaged in war Published 22 Sep, 2022 02:08pm

Govt kicks off Covid-19 vaccination campaign for children over 5

At least eight million children will be vaccinated Published 19 Sep, 2022 04:29pm

DRAP recovers 48m Panadol tablets during raid on Karachi warehouse

Company rejects hoarding allegations, says it was a regular stock Published 16 Sep, 2022 05:08pm

VIDEO: Busting myths surrounding reproduction, infertility, girl child and more

Discussions surrounding sex life is often hushed Published 16 Sep, 2022 03:25pm

Disease

Indonesia approves first homegrown Covid-19 vaccine

IndoVac jab can now be used as a primary dose for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated adult Published 30 Sep, 2022 11:31am

Pfizer files for US approval for Omicron booster for kids

In the coming days, Pfizer and BioNTech will also file for authorization with the European Medicines Agency Published 27 Sep, 2022 12:01am

‘Drink it anyway’: Syria water woes peak in cholera outbreak

The disease is making its first major comeback since 2009 after nearly two-thirds of water treatment plants were damaged in war Published 22 Sep, 2022 02:08pm

Covid updates: 104 fresh cases, one casualty reported in last 24 hours

Positivity ratio down to 0.63% Published 17 Sep, 2022 10:15am

Physical

Health groups call for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty

Air pollution caused mostly by burning fossil fuels linked to 7m deaths a year Published 16 Sep, 2022 10:41am

Federal health minister refutes claims of paracetamol shortage, stalled production

Says government does not plan to increase medicine prices Updated 12 Sep, 2022 08:33pm

Japanese bath houses find new ways to stay afloat

Communal naked tubs offer more than just hygiene Published 29 Aug, 2022 10:12am

Smoke without fire? Researchers question heated tobacco products

Say chemical evidence shows that IQOS emissions fit the definition of both an aerosol and smoke Published 21 Jul, 2022 06:09pm

Mental

UK teen died after ‘negative effects of online content’: coroner

Russell, from Harrow in northwest London, died in November 2017, leading her family to set up a campaign against social media Published 01 Oct, 2022 12:14am

In Wyoming, an uphill battle to curb suicide

Wyoming is the least populous state in America, but its suicide rate is twice what is seen across the rest of the country Published 01 Sep, 2022 11:20am