Health Report
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Over 100 million Indians have diabetes, estimates ICMR-supported study
It added that 136 million people, or 15.3% of the population, could be living with pre-diabetes
Scroll Staff
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What if Alzheimer’s is actually an autoimmune disorder?
Based on its research of 30 years, a Toronto institute no longer thinks of Alzheimer’s as primarily a disease of the brain.
Donald Weaver, The Conversation
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Why is cancer rising globally among the under-50s?
A look at the risk factors behind the increasing cases of early-onset cancer.
Siobhan Glavey, The Conversation
Trending
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No one spared in ‘NewsClick’ raids – young staffers, part-time employees, freelance contributors
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4, live: Bronze in women's boxing and squash mixed doubles
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Why experts fear Mumbai is building heat traps
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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NewsClick raids: Indian law has few safeguards when electronic devices are seized
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A neurologist explains: Has TikTok caused a rise in tics among teens since the pandemic?
Everything you need to know about functional neurological disorder or FND.
Jon Stone, The Conversation
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Delhi: Three children die after suspected poisoning from cough suppressant, doctors sacked
On December 7, the Centre had Delhi government to ask clinics to refrain from prescribing dextromethorphan, high doses of which can cause many side-effects.
Scroll Staff
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At least 38% men and 8.9% women in India consume tobacco, shows government survey
Tobacco consumption is over 40%, higher than national average, in at least 16 states across the country.
Scroll Staff
Video
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‘This is original sustainability’: Comedian Shraddha on middle-class frugality
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Watch: TMC MPs Mahua Moitra, Abhishek Banerjee and others dragged away by Delhi Police
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Watch: Pokémon artworks inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s paintings go on display at Amsterdam museum
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Watch: Three rescued after their car is trapped in strong currents of swollen river in Uttarakhand
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Watch: Lion spotted standing in the waters of the Arabian Sea in Junagadh, Gujarat
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UP has reported no dengue deaths to the Centre. So what explains 50 deaths in Firozabad district?
Limited testing means cases and deaths are going undetected in the state.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Tilting the scales: Obesity is growing among women and girls in urban India
A new study shows that the children of overweight mothers, from richer, more urban areas are more likely to be obese.
Swagata Yadavar, HealthCheck.in
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Two brothers wage a crusade to ensure that doctors communicate better with patients close to death
A linguist and a physician are combining palliative care expertise, linguistics and AI so that people receive better end-of-life care.
Michael Erard, Mosaic.com
The Reel
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Watch: Ravi Teja in action thriller ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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Karnataka: Expert panel to investigate outbreak of ‘monkey fever’ in Sagar taluk
Since December, six people have died and 18 people have tested positive for Kyasanur Forest Disease in the Aralagodu Gram Panchayat.
Scroll Staff
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Nigeria: 175 people dead, 10,000 affected by ongoing cholera outbreak, says humanitarian group
The Norwegian Refugee Council attributed the quick spread of the disease to congested camps for displaced people and limited access to sanitation facilities.
Scroll Staff
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Rajasthan: Number of Zika infections rises to 109, says official
A health department spokesperson said 91 of the affected patients are relatively healthy after undergoing treatment.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Watch, Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary’s late surge helps India to women’s 5000m gold in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Annu Rani becomes first Indian woman to win javelin throw gold
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Australia defeat Pakistan; Afghanistan also win in warm-up vs Sri Lanka
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4, live: Bronze in women's boxing and squash mixed doubles
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4 schedule: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain to fight for gold