Health
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Cervical cancer silently claims lives
PUBLISHED May 11, 2025 KARACHI: In a patriarchal society, where women’s reproductive health is a hushed affair, the secondary socialisation…
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Bananas may vanish from export shelves by 2080, report finds
Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Climate change could render nearly two-thirds of banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean unsuitable by 2080,…
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Eco-friendly plastics may not be as safe as believed, scientists warn
Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Starch-based bioplastics, often marketed as sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, may pose similar health risks, new…
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Drowsiness and Lack of Sleep in Climate Change
Listen to article The human brain is highly sensitive to heat. According to scientists studying the impact of climate change on health,…
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FDA fluoride ban proposal stuns dentists and scientists amid health concerns
Listen to article HEALTH: A long-standing dental treatment aimed at preventing cavities in children may soon disappear from the US market, as…
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WHO adopts global pandemic accord, but US absence raises concerns
Listen to article WORLDWIDE: The World Health Organization adopted a landmark agreement on Tuesday to strengthen global preparedness for future pandemics, marking…
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Top 5 Mistakes Med Students Make During Clinical Rotations and How to Avoid Them
Medical rotations are a crucial part of your education, but they can also be overwhelming. It’s easy to fall into…
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UK to go ahead with ban from June 1
The UK government’s ban on disposable vapes comes into force this Sunday, signalling the end of easy access to single-use…
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Coffee boosts healthy aging odds for women: 30-year study
Listen to article A recent study from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) explored the relationship between caffeine consumption in midlife and the likelihood…
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro may lower oral contraceptive effectiveness., UK’s MHRA warns
Listen to article The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an alert urging women using weight-loss medications such…
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