Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi urges collective action to tackle Delhi’s air pollution crisis
She further urged the Centre and the state governments to take immediate action, offering support and cooperation from her party.
Health
Hypertension is leading cause of outpatient visits in Thailand
It accounted for 23.05 million visits in Fiscal Year 2024 under the national 'Gold Card' healthcare scheme. Diabetes and high cholesterol ranked second and third, respectively.
Irradiated neighbourhood: Residents in Indonesia’s Banten in limbo amid ongoing radioactive cleanup
A government-sanctioned task force has disposed of more than 550 tonnes of materials contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137) from 22 irradiated factories, empty land and settlement…
Attacks on health workers in Vietnam raise alarm over hospital safety
Dr Ha Anh Duc, director general of the Department of Medical Service Administration, said violence in hospitals stems from multiple causes. With nearly 200 million patient visits…
We must confront unseen hunger in Bangladesh: The Daily Star
Bangladesh's progress in food security, however hard-won, is fragile.
Depression, bipolar disorder rise sharply among young Koreans
Four in ten Koreans diagnosed with depression last year under the age of 40, data shows.
Indonesia’s nutrition agency issues new free meals guidelines to keep food fresh
The newly-issued food safety protocol includes time limits for food preparation, the use of sterile water, and other measures in a bid to achieve zero incidents of food poisoning.
Bleeding in silence: Unheard struggles of Bangladesh’s women tea workers
Poor nutrition, unsafe childbirth, and unhygienic living conditions make them vulnerable to reproductive and menstrual complications.
Despite seeking less sweet drinks, Malaysians’ sugar cravings remain strong
Food and beverage services industry players say that while there is a growing trend of health-conscious consumers, particularly among young Malaysians, working adults and…
16 million people face acute food insecurity in Bangladesh: Joint report
Key drivers of food insecurity include climatic shocks, economic shocks, and humanitarian funding cuts, combined with increased needs among the Rohingya population.