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Threat of Coronavirus pandemic 'has become very real': WHO Chief
"Now that the virus has a foothold in so many countries, the threat of a pandemic has become very real," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, told a news conference.
 "Threat of Coronavirus pandemic 'has become very real': WHO Chief")
Eating more plant protein than red meat may help people live longer: Report
As many as 29 per cent participants were less likely to die of coronary heart disease compared to people who ate the least amount of plant protein
 "Eating more plant protein than red meat may help people live longer: Report")
Bangladesh postpones 'Mujib Year' grand ceremony after 3 coronavirus cases
Prime Minister Sheikh directed the organisers to scale down the planned festivities
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Japan's Abe under fire over Covid-19; to alter emergency declaration law
Japan more than 1,000 cases of the virus including about 700 from a cruise ship quarantined near Tokyo last month
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Covid-19 may be sensitive to heat but let's not bet on it, say studies
Covid-19 may have a temperature sweet spot at which it spreads fastest but it may not react to heat the same way other pathogens do
 "Covid-19 may be sensitive to heat but let's not bet on it, say studies")
Two Indian-American doctors seek to arrest cancer 'tsunami' in India
Cancer can have profound social and economic consequences for the people in India often leading to family impoverishment and societal inequity
 "Two Indian-American doctors seek to arrest cancer 'tsunami' in India")
Colorectal cancer deaths shifting toward younger adults, find study
These rates appear to be declining among seniors while rising in the young, according to the report in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
 "Colorectal cancer deaths shifting toward younger adults, find study")
Low-cost blood test may help predict Alzheimer's disease: Scientists
PET imaging is expensive and involves radioactive agents, and spinal fluid tests require spinal taps, which are invasive, complex and time-consuming, they said.
 "Low-cost blood test may help predict Alzheimer's disease: Scientists")
Moderate drinking tied to lower levels of Alzheimer's brain protein
The study, in PLOS Medicine, measured drinking in "standard drinks" - 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine, or one-and-a-half ounces of hard liquor.
 "Moderate drinking tied to lower levels of Alzheimer's brain protein")
Cutting down on sugary drinks might help reduce the global cancer cases
The link might be partly explained by their effect on onset of obesity.
 "Cutting down on sugary drinks might help reduce the global cancer cases")
'This is not a drill': WHO urges world to take Coronavirus more seriously
The epidemic has wreaked havoc on international business, tourism, sports events and schools, with almost 300 million students sent home worldwide
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'This is not a drill': WHO urges the world to fight Coronavirus outbreak
In Italy, the epicenter of Europe's outbreak, workers in latex gloves pinned closed notices on school gates, enforcing a 10-day shutdown of the education system
 "'This is not a drill': WHO urges the world to fight Coronavirus outbreak")
Coronavirus hits 100,000 cases globally as it upends lives, livelihoods
The 100,000 figure of global infections is largely symbolic but dwarfs other major outbreaks in recent decades
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80 countries affected and counting: How Coronavirus is reshaping the world
Italy is the epicentre of Europe's coronavirus outbreak. More than 3,000 have been infected and at least 107 have died, the most of any country outside China, where the illness began.
 "80 countries affected and counting: How Coronavirus is reshaping the world")
General Insurance Council says existing health policies cover coronavirus
There are 30 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in the country as of Thursday, of which 16 are Italian tourists
 "General Insurance Council says existing health policies cover coronavirus")
Coronavirus Highlights: Gurgaon Paytm employee tests positive
There are 93,042 confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and 3,201 deaths reported globally in 67 countries
 "Coronavirus Highlights: Gurgaon Paytm employee tests positive")
Premium perks: Wearables, apps are set to transform health insurance
IRDAI has so far received 173 proposals, most of which incentivise wellness in the health insurance space through the use of apps and wearable devices
 "Premium perks: Wearables, apps are set to transform health insurance")
Coronavirus: Hyd IT park techie tests positive, firms send workers on leave
As a precautionary measure, some employers asked their employees to work from home
 "Coronavirus: Hyd IT park techie tests positive, firms send workers on leave")
Coronavirus: Five suspected of infection admitted at Bengaluru hospital
Samples of these patients have been collected and their reports are likely to be received later today
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Protective gear to fight Coronavirus 'rapidly depleting', WHO fears misuse
The UN health agency voiced concern that the masks, googles and other protective equipment used by health workers was running out amid panick buying and manipulation of markets.