80 per cent of dengue cases in Kolkata originated from South Kolkata: Study
The study said that it was likely due to breeding grounds like vacant land and water bodies were more abundant in South Kolkata.
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The worrying connection between durians and dengue
With the start of durian season, there is a noticeable increase in dengue cases as durian shells that are improperly disposed of can become sites for mosquitos to breed in.
Jobs in healthcare, not tech, are more future-proof: Survey
Jobs in the medical fields often involve much more human-to-human interaction, which for now seem hard to replace with generative AI programs.
Health issues holding back young K-pop stars
The ailments vary from physical to psychological problems, but the trend of K-pop idols taking leave due to their deteriorating health is nothing new.
Indomie variant banned in Taiwan is safe for consumption: Indonesia’s Food and Drug Monitoring agency
The agency found that the noodles did contain Ethylene oxide but is at a level that is acceptable to the standard applied in Indonesia.
Budget cuts by government and donors hinder Nepal’s fight against malaria
For their upcoming fiscal year, officials have been asked to limit the budget that includes the malaria control programme at Rs64 million.
3 in 10 Hong Kong residents obese; 80% have salty diets: Report
According to the report, the average risk of cardiovascular disease for individuals aged 30 to 74 in Hong Kong will be 11.4 per cent over the next 10 years, which translates to…
Vietnam’s health ministry raises alarm about e-cigarette use among students
Many students have had to be rushed to the emergency room due to nicotine poisoning and the harmful substances in e-cigarettes and heated cigarettes.
PM Hun Sen calls for 2025 end to malaria in Cambodia
He also said that although the fight against malaria is achieving high efficiency in line with the national strategic plan, but it is necessary to increase the efficiency further.
Taiwan bans sale of Indomie variant after discovery of carcinogen
Indomie is Indonesia's most popular instant noodle brand, with a survey showing that over 88 per cent of respondents consumed Indomie last year.