The UN Children's Fund (Unicef) has expressed concerns over the status of children, poor access to school and malnutrition in Afghanistan.


Unicef expresses concern over Afghan children


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A lawsuit filed against singer Usher, in which he was accused of failing to warn the plaintiff of his reported herpes, has been dismissed.


Usher's genital herpes lawsuit dismissed


South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Saturday said it had detected a fresh outbreak of bird flu at a farm in the country's south and ordered the culling of 12,300 fowls as a preventive measure.


Fresh outbreak of bird flu detected in South Korea


A five-year-old Indian girl died here after suffering from fever for a week.


Indian girl dies in Abu Dhabi


The air quality in the National Capital Region improved on Saturday to the "poor" level following overnight rain as the concentration of Particulate Matter (PM) decreased. Another government department, however, placed the air quality at "moderate".


Rain improves Delhi's air


This Prematurity Day, lets bring everyone's attention to how crucial the issue of premature birth is. Its been a leading cause of death in children below the age of five. Babies born too early are more prone to have long-term health issues.


These modified postures are safe, beneficial for expecting moms (Nov 17 is World Prematurity Day)


At least 15 patients died after more than 500 junior doctors at the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) here went on a strike to protest an assault by a deceased patient's attendants, hospital officials said on Friday.


15 patients die after Patna hospital's junior doctors strike work


At least 13 patients died after more than 500 junior doctors at the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) here went on a strike to protest an assault by a deceased patient's attendants, hospital officials said on Friday.


13 patients die after Patna hospital's junior doctors strike work


India on Friday assured a medical visa to another Pakistani national who is seeking to donate a kidney to a fellow national undergoing treatment at a hospital here.


India assures medical visa to another Pakistani national


The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has announced that it has conducted a pilot study to justify its proposal to eliminate user charges on diagnostic procedures which cost less than Rs 500.


AIIMS conduct study over eliminating user charges


A fire broke at a hospital here on Thursday and gutted part of it. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire was controlled within two hours, a fire department official said.


Fire breaks out in Ghaziabad hospital


Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi says he feels he must address important social issues as a public figure.


Vivek Oberoi to release an anti-tobacco video


The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the continuation of sub-schemes under ICDS like the Anganwadi Services, Scheme for Adolescent Girls, Child Protection Services and National Creche Scheme till November 2018 with an outlay of over Rs 41,000 crore.


Cabinet approves continuation of sub-schemes under ICDS


Three more people were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease after they visited Anaheim, home to the Disneyland Resort in California, bringing the total number of infected to 15, according to health officials.


New cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to Disneyland confirmed


Moving away from old trends, young women are now opting for preservative-free products for a long-lasting glow and balanced health ahead of their wedding day.


Get the bridal glow: Eat organic, go vegan


A view of the dense smog in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

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The government said it spent Rs 93 lakh of the cess in 2016, but there was "no mention of any expenditure" in 2017.

Kejriwal sits on Rs 787-cr green fund, puts onus on Centre as Delhi chokes

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The Delhi government's Health Department on Wednesday urged the Central Board of Secondary Education and its Education Department to derecognise schools not following tobacco-free school guidelines.


Derecognise schools not following anti-tobacco norms, CBSE urged


If you have A, B, or AB blood type, you might be more at risk of suffering a heart attack during periods of significant air pollution, than those with the O blood type, finds a new research.


Blood type may indicate heart attack risk from pollution


Women who develop both gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of suffering from these cardiometabolic diseases in later years that also raises the risk heart disease, a new study has warned.


Gestational diabetes, high BP may up heart disease risk in women


Rome, Nov 15 (IANS/AKI) Italy has donated 4.5 million euros ($5 million) towards efforts to vaccinate every child under the age of five in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the Global Polio Eradication Initiative has announced.


Italy donates $5mn to vaccinate children in Afghanistan, Pakistan


Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Chinese government to end forms of treatment designed to alter an individual's sexual orientation that were allegedly being carried out in hospitals across the country, according to a report released on Wednesday.

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