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The Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe has declared a dengue epidemic, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of the mosquito-borne disease.

Around 10.3 million cases were reported in 2023, marking an alarming 20% increase from the previous year.

Ten years later, 'Doctor Who's' "Death in Heaven" is much better than you remember it. Here's why.

As per WHO, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are collectively responsible for more than 74% of all deaths worldwide including heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. NCDs cause significant morbidity and mortality, both in urban and rural population and across all socio-economic strata with considerable loss in potentially productive…

On World Diabetes Day, the findings of a study has shed light on the growing menace of the disease. World Diabetes Day is a crucial platform where global awareness around the disease and its impact on public health is discussed largely. The theme for this year, ‘Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,’…

Diabetes is slowly having a strong grip over the world population. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes affects 422 million worldwide annually. "About 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to diabetes each year. Both…

The social media platform TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon, influencing the behaviour and taste of its users in almost every area of life. From dance trends to skincare and make-up products, health hacks to fad diets, TikTok recommendations can go viral within minutes – and so can its health…

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum.

The 80-year-old is embarking on a UK tour next year.