Most of us don’t think about our lung health until we start having trouble breathing. Recognising symptoms early can make all the difference. Lung cancer doesn’t always show obvious symptoms at first, which is why awareness is needed. An alarming new trend is vaping : many teens and young adults think it is harmless, but
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Planes flying between Australia and New Zealand have been diverted as China conducts a closely-scrutinised military exercise in nearby waters that may involve live fire. The rare presence of three Chinese naval ships in the Tasman Sea has put both antipodean countries on alert in recent days, with Australia calling it “unusual”. Australian airline Qantas
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Wellness empires are often built on a foundation of emotional manipulation and carefully curated aesthetics, led by privileged influencers who monetise vulnerability and the illusion of relatability (Netflix via AP) | Photo Credit: AP The Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar, starring Kaitlyn Rochelle Dever as Belle Gibson and created by Samantha Strauss, is based on the
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This is the third time that Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao is flagging the issue of sale of substandard drugs in Karnataka by manufacturers from other States. | Photo Credit: H S MANJUNATH Drawing the attention of the Union Health Minister to the sale of contaminated injectable drugs within Karnataka by manufacturers from outside the
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Physical activity has a deep impact on the overall well being including the longevity of an individual. Several studies have suggested the importance of daily movement for as small as just a few minutes in controlling the important parameters of the body.Recently, Cleveland Clinic’s Senior Medical Advisor, Mark Hyman took to Instagram to share the
Breakfast Ideas For Hypertension Diet: Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common health concern that increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications. A well-balanced diet plays a crucial role in managing blood pressure levels, and breakfast is an essential meal that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Choosing
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BBC Eye Investigations BBC World Service BBC An Indian pharmaceutical company is manufacturing unlicensed, highly addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa where they are driving a major public health crisis in countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and Cote D’Ivoire, a BBC Eye investigation has revealed. Aveo Pharmaceuticals, based in Mumbai, makes a range
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João da Silva Business reporter CCTV A meeting between Chinese president Xi Jinping and some of the country’s foremost business leaders this week has fuelled excitement and speculation, after Alibaba founder Jack Ma was pictured at the event. The charismatic and colourful Mr Ma, who was one of China’s most prominent businessmen, had withdrawn from
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Jonathan Head South East Asia Correspondent Reporting fromUSS Carl Vinson off the Philippines Watch: BBC invited onboard the USS Carl Vinson It looked small at first, in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Yet as we approached the USS Carl Vinson it filled the view out of the back of the Osprey tilt-rotor which
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“Why me, Ma?” Aarav, an 18-year-old from Mumbai, asked when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2018. His dream of becoming an investment banker had shattered with the diagnosis. But he didn’t just survive – he thrived. I heard him speak at an event organised by a leading cancer hospital in Mumbai for International
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