Asia
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Death toll from pandemic 15 million – WHO
Nearly 15 million people globally lost their lives in the first two years of the COVID pandemic because of the virus, according to a new World Health Organization estimate. Read more
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Warning of measles, polio resurgence
The world is facing a new threat from measles, with a near doubling of cases in the wake of the pandemic, world agencies have warned. Read more
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Low heart risk from COVID jab
There is no significant rise in cases of myopericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination programmes, according to a new analysis. Read more
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WHO unveils Global Centre for Traditional Medicine
The World Health Organization is to launch a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine after signing an agreement with the Government of India. Read more
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Number of obese to reach a billion
A billion people globally will be living with obesity by 2030, doubling numbers, a report warns today. Read more
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Immunocompromised patients should have third COVID-19 vaccine
Immunocompromised patients, particularly those who have had organ transplants, should receive additional COVID-19 vaccines, experts recommend today. Read more
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Muscle strengthening exercise linked reduced death risk
Doing muscle strengthening exercises for between 30 and 60 minutes every week is linked to a 10-20% reduced risk of death from all causes, according to the findings of a major international study reported today. Read more
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Salt in soluble paracetamol linked to cardiovascular disease risk
Soluble paracetamol that contains salt is linked with a significantly increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and death, according to a new Chinese study. Read more
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Previous COVID-19 infection improves antibody performance
People who have had COVID-19 infection could have longer-term protection against the virus compared to those who have been vaccinated and not had the disease, an Israeli study has found. Read more
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Loneliness is widespread, finds study
Problematic levels of loneliness are widespread in scores of countries, a new study shows today. Read more