Tag: #GlobalHealth

World is Getting Fatter: India to Rank Second in Overweight, Obese Youth by 2050

More than half of all adults and a third of children, teenagers, and young adults globally are projected to...

Airborne lead linked to higher infant mortality Rate, Reveals Study  

Despite the decline in lead usage in gasoline, substantial concentrations of lead in the air remain a pressing issue...

Breast Cancer Most Prevalent Among Women, Accounts for 30% of New Cases: Study

Among women, breast cancer is the most prevalent, accounting for 30% of all new cases, followed by cervical cancer,...

Millions of diabetes, heart disease cases linked to sugary drinks: Study

A recent study has revealed that in 2024, 2.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes and 1.2 million...

HMPV Infections in China on decline, says Health Official

The rate of infections with the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV) virus in northern China is declining, a health official...

India’s First case of HMPV reported in 8-month-old child in Bengaluru

India has reported its first case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in an eight-month-old child in Bengaluru, who tested positive...

China Faces New Virus Outbreak Five Years After COVID-19, Affects children the Most

Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic, China is once again, experiencing a rise in respiratory illnesses, including human metapneumovirus...

Can Polio Surge Again? What Are The Way Out & Strategies to Address It?

In the 1800s, more than 46% of children died before turning five, mostly due to infectious diseases. But by...

Infections During and After Delivery Rank Third in India’s Maternal Death Causes

India’s maternal mortality rate (MMR) has dropped to 99 per 1 lakh live births. However, challenges remain, particularly in...

Dinga Dinga Virus: A Mysterious Disease Affecting Women and Children

A mystery disease locally referred as "Dinga Dinga," which has reportedly affected over 300 persons in the Bundibugyo district...

Preterm Birth Linked to Lower Education and Employment: Study

A new study published in the PLOS One journal reveals that babies born preterm face significant lifelong challenges in...

Sudan Launches First-Ever Malaria Vaccine Campaign to Protect Children Amid Conflict

In a major step for child health, Sudan has begun its first malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to shield thousands...