India and Thailand are central air traffic hubs that are helping in the spread of dengue epidemics throughout the Asian continent, a study has claimed.


India, Thailand are air traffic hubs for dengue spread: Study


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Condom ads featuring Bollywood actress and former pornstar Sunny Leone will be taken off display boards on state-run buses, Goa Transport Minister Sudin Dhavalikar said on Friday.


Sunny Leone condom ads to be taken off Goa buses


Nearly 200 bystanders and roadside amenity providers were trained under a first aid trauma care programme by the International Road Federation (IRF) in association with AIIMS and the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, an official said on Thursday.


People trained in on-road first aid trauma care


Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, admitted to the Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre here for dehydration, is recovering.


Dilip Kumar doing well in hospital


Rain and humidity make for a perfect breeding ground for bacterial growth, leading to infection. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), in particular, increases in incidence during this time and women, more than men, are prone to it. What's more trendy, figure-hugging jeans and other tight clothing further increases chances of UTI.


Your clothes can spike chances of UTI (Health Feature)


Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday said that rural sanitation coverage had gone up from 39 percent to 66 percent in the last three years and 2.17 lakh villages were now free of open defacation.


Rural sanitation has risen to 66 percent in three years: Modi


The Indian Coast Guard on Tuesday helped evacuate a Philipine sailor who was injured aboard a merchant ship around 350 km off Mumbai, an official said here on Wednesday.


Indian Coast Guard evacuates injured Filipino merchant sailor


The Health Ministry and the Indian Red Cross Society on Tuesday flagged off relief material worth around 3.15 crore for the flood affected families in Assam, Manipur and Gujarat.


Relief material released for flood affected areas


During monsoon, a lot of dental issues can come up and effect dental health. It is important to change your toothbrush, replace it often and floss your teeth regularly, say experts.


Change your toothbrush, floss teeth regularly for healthy teeth


The problem of protein deficiency is known to be widespread in India, and if carbon dioxide (CO2) levels continue to rise as projected, it may put an estimated 53 million people at new risk of consuming less than adequate dietary protein, a Harvard University study says.


Rising CO2 level to worsen India's protein deficiency problem


"To consume meat or not to" -- has been a never-ending debate between those supporting non-vegetarian lifestyle and those opposing it. And the recent religio-political dash added to slaughter of animals has only accentuated the debate among people.


'Say no to meat' is the apolitical message from experts


Actor Akshay Kumar is on a mission to spread awareness about the importance of building toilets and putting an end to defecation in the open -- a message he is giving out with his forthcoming film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha". He says it is very important for everyone, especially women, to have basic facilities of a safe and clean toilet.


Everyone, especially women, must have safe, clean toilet: Akshay


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According to the study, hotter temperatures speed up the chemical reactions

Climate change: Air pollution may cause 60,000 deaths in 2030, says study

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Suicide-related searches on Google have risen significantly since the release of Netflix show "13 Reasons Why", says a study.


Suicide searches increase after Netflix's '13 Reasons Why'


Junior doctors at the government-run Osmania General Hospital (OGH) here continued their strike on Tuesday demanding better security.


Medicos at Telangana hospital continue strike


Shedding light on how warming temperatures and crop failure is pushing Indian farmers into poverty and distress, a new research claims that climate change has already caused more than 59,000 suicides in India over the last 30 years.


Climate change linked to 59,000 suicides in India in 30 years


Can colour blind students be allowed to pursue medical courses, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Medical Council of India (MCI).


Can the colour blind study medicine, asks SC


Actor John Abraham, who is actively involved in spreading awareness about social issues in India, says people need to realise that films are fictional and not real, and realise where to draw the line when it comes to imbibing some facts.


People must realise movies are fictional, not real: John Abraham


Junior doctors at the government-run Osmania General Hospital (OGH) here went on strike after relatives of a patient attacked their colleagues.


Hyderabad's Osmania Hospital medicos on strike over attack


Pre-running exercises help in increasing the blood flow to the muscles, reducing their stiffness and loosening them for better running, while post-running exercises help the body cool down and improve flexibility and performance, say experts.


Enhance your running sessions with pre, post running tips


Go beyond just using peanut butter on a toast, and get innovative with it for healthy options, say experts.

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