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Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's electionsUS President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democ...
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
More than 1.7 billion adults globally had hypertension in 2020: AnalysisA new analysis reveals that 1.71 billion adults worldwide had hypertension in 2020, with the burden disproportionately affecting low- and m...
India labour market remodels itself bit by bit as agri slowly cedes ground, workforce moves onIndia's labour market is undergoing a structural transformation driven by the country's broader economic transition, a report by SBI Resear...
Indian truck driver’s account exposes tough work conditions in Europe, ignites debate on life abroadA Reddit user detailed the arduous reality of trucking and warehouse jobs in Europe, emphasizing continuous physical strain and minimal res...
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to workThousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patie...
Telangana caste survey finds 89,000 child labourers; majority from SC, ST communitiesA recent Telangana caste survey found 89,000 children under 18 working daily. SC Madigas and ST Lambadis form a significant portion. The su...
Meet Dr Bobby Mukkamala, the first Indian-origin president of American Medical AssociationIndian origin doctor Bobby Mukkamala becomes the president of the American Medical Association. He is the first Indian-American to lead the...
Investing in women's health could add $400 billion to global GDP annually: WEF ReportThe WEF and MHI report highlights the significant economic benefits of addressing women's health issues, estimating a potential USD 400 bil...
Pakistan's gender gap index hits rock bottom, second worst globallyWomen's rights activists have issued impassioned pleas for both state and societal commitment to address gender disparities effectively.soc...
White House unveils executive order to boost women's healthAs part of the order, the National Science Foundation and Department of Health and Human Services are instructed to research ways to use ar...
A year of tech-enabled care and compassion: Sangita Reddy, Apollo HospitalsThe journey from infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) underscores the need for a united front against health disparities...
Preventable injuries leading cause of death in US kids, says reportThe most common causes of injury-related deaths among children are motor vehicle accidents, suffocation, drowning, poisoning and falls.
Harris to announce $1.5 billion investment in health care workforceThe funding will go to the National Health Service Corps, Nurse Corps and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery programs, all feder...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asks Principal Secy to cadre review of doctorsSarma held a meeting with a delegation representing Assam Medical Service Association (AMSA) to discuss various issues .
COVID-19 deaths: UK to record ethnicity to assess impact on Indians, minoritiesMinister for Equalities Kemi Badenoch made an oral statement in the House of Commons as she presented the first quarterly report to Prime M...
Wide disparities in health outcomes: JP NaddaThe government today said there were wide disparities in terms of health outcomes such as maternal and infant mortality rates, reflecting v...
Rutgers University appoints Jasjit Ahluwalia as Dean of School of Public HealthAn eminent Indian-origin researcher and academician has been appointed as dean of the public health school at the prestigious Rutgers Unive...
- India needs to increase spending on healthcare: WHO
While India's life expectancy has gone up to 65 years in 2009. Global life expectancy was still higher at 68 years in 2009.