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Coronavirus death toll goes up to 106 in China, President Xi calls the epidemic a ‘demon’

The virus, which emerged last month in Wuhan, has created a war-like situation in China, which analysts say is far worse than during the 2003 SARS outbreak that claimed over 800 lives.

WHO chief heads to China as coronavirus death toll tops 100

WHO Director-General will assess the Chinese response during his visit as officials mount an aggressive attempt to stop the spread of the SARS-like virus.

Coronavirus outbreak — how this new strain is wreaking havoc across China

China's National Health Commission confirmed that the new strain of the coronavirus can be transmitted from person-to-person.

Scientists discover first new HIV strain in 19 years

The strain was identified using next generation genome sequencing and has been discovered in only three people so far.

Schools in Australia show how happiness apps can improve student mental health

Such apps can have limits, but can work wonders for those who live in countries lacking facilities, or because they simply can’t afford to get professional help.

TB cases down but India still has 27% of all global patients, tops WHO list

WHO report says 10 million TB cases were reported globally in 2018. At 27%, India also had the highest number of multi-drug resistant TB cases.

Dehradun battles dengue outbreak as cases spike from 712 to 1,788 in past 10 days

Uttarakhand, which has seen 6 dengue deaths, has reported 2,600 cases since July from areas like Nainital, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar and Tehri Garhwal.

Measles cases down but India still ranks 4th on WHO list of countries reporting the disease

The number of children suffering from measles in India has come down from 69,391 in 2018 to 24,076 in 2019, till June.

Can India reduce deaths on hazardous roads to zero? This group is trying

SaveLIFE Foundation plans to create a Zero Fatality Corridor (ZFC) by 2020, which marks the end of the UN Decade Of Action For Road Safety.

Drug-resistant HIV found in 12 countries in WHO survey, poses threat to India too

WHO says HIV resistance against efavirenz & nevirapine has surpassed acceptable levels in the 12 nations, including Nepal. Both drugs are used in India.

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Don’t believe these 10 sunscreen myths

UV rays can penetrate through clouds and still cause skin damage even on overcast days. Sunscreen should be part of your routine throughout the year.

Punjab’s paddy farmers are staring at big losses. Why flood impact may spill out of India’s rice bowl

As devastated farmers begin to come to terms with the fallout, 4 lakh hectares of land under paddy cultivation across state is flooded. Punjab is among the biggest contributors to PDS.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?