WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION

Vienna Bids Farewell to Iconic Life Ball AIDS Fundraiser

The Austrian capital of Vienna bade farewell to the iconic Life Ball AIDS charity fundraiser Saturday as its extravagant costumes and celebrity guests took over the city's town hall for the last time.

Swachh Bharat Helped Reduce Groundwater Contamination, Says UNICEF

The 'Swachh Bharat' initiative of the Narendra Modi government has led to a reduction in the contamination of groundwater, a UNICEF study has observed.

Excessive Stress During Exam? Your Junk Food Consumption Could Be the Reason

According to the recent study, increased stress during university examinations is associated with eating a poorer quality diet including less fruit and vegetables and more fast food.

World Malaria Day 2019: Symptoms of The Mosquito-Borne Disease and Ways to Prevent Malaria

NHS states that if malaria is diagnosed and treated quickly, people will make a full recovery.

World Malaria Day 2019: How to Identify a Female Anopheles Mosquito (Before You Get Bitten)

Anopheles mosquitoes prowl during the night, unlike the Aedes mosquito that bites in the day time.

Indian Women Take Note! You Are at High Risk of Death From Diabetes

India has close to 62 million people living with the diseases and is projected to have close to 70 million diabetics by 2025.

Saudi Arabia-Led Coalition Destroys Yemen Rebels’ Drone Cave in Air Strike

The "military target, a cave used by the terrorist Huthi militia to stockpile drones was destroyed," he said, in a statement carried by the official Saudi Press Agency.

Mothers With Diabetes During Pregnancy Ups the Risk in Kids Later

The association was found in children from birth to the age of 22 years, from birth to 12 years, and from 12 to 22 years, said the study, published in Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Prevention of Blindness Week 2019: All You Should Know About This Indian Government Initiative for the Blind

As per the report of the World Health Organization (WHO), there are 36 million blind people in this world, out of which 10 million are from India.

Being Surrounded by Greenery in Childhood May Improve Mental Health of Adults

A new study now finds that children who grow up with greener surroundings have up to 55 per cent less risk of developing various mental disorders later in life.

RBI Exploring Mobile Phone-based Solution to Help Visually Impaired Identify Banknotes

Currently, intaglio printing-based identification marks are present in banknotes of Rs 100 and above for helping the visually challenged identify them. At present, banknotes of Rs 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 2000 are in circulation.

Climate Change, Air Pollution Causing Millions of Premature Deaths: Study

Washington D.C. Climate change and air pollution are causing millions of premature deaths, a recent study suggests.

China's Zhangye City Engulfed by Massive Sandstorm, Beijing Choked by Smog

A massive sandstorm engulfed a northwest Chinese city. The sandstorm sparked a fire in many rural areas and also disrupted the traffic in the area and forcing citizens to cover their faces. Strong winds and a towering ‘sand wall’ of almost 100 metres hit the northwestern city of Zhangye.

Air Pollution Cuts Average Indian's Life Expectancy by Over 4 Years: Study

India is the world's second most polluted country, slightly trailing only Nepal, the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) said on Monday.

Death Toll from DR Congo Cholera Outbreak at 857

A cholera epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 857 lives since the start of the year, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday.

Pregnant Meghan the Star as Pacific Royal Tour Ends

Prince Harry and pregnant wife Meghan visited the New Zealand resort town of Rotorua Wednesday to wrap up a lengthy Pacific tour which has confirmed the star appeal of Britain's newest royal.

Air Pollution Killed Over 1 Lakh Children in India in 2016: World Health Organization

More than 1.25 Lakh children in India below the age of five died in 2016 due to the toxic air, claims the World Health Organization.

Partners’ Forum 2018: India To Host Fourth Edition of The Global Event in December

This is the second time India is hosting The Partners’ Forum after 2010.