Health

Outbreak from new virus rises to 440 in China, with 9 dead

Shawdesh Desk: China said Wednesday that the number of cases of a new virus has risen to 440 and the death toll has risen to 9. Deputy Director of the

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Adulthood linked to drop in physical activity

Shawdesh Desk: Leaving school and getting a job both lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity, while becoming a mother is linked to increased weight gain, researchers

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Bangladesh airports on alert as China confirms new coronavirus can spread

Bangladesh airports are put on alert as a mysterious respiratory virus that has killed at least three people and sickened more than 200 in China can be transmitted between humans.

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China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities

Shawdesh DEsk: Chinese authorities have reported 139 new cases of a mysterious virus in two days, marking the first time that the infection has been confirmed in the country outside

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New Chinese virus ‘will have infected hundreds’

Shawdesh Desk: The number of people already infected by the mystery virus emerging in China is far greater than official figures suggest, scientists have told the BBC. There have been

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Loneliness as Dangerous as Smoking or Obesity, Says Study

Shawdesh Desk: Loneliness rivals smoking and obesity in its impact on shortening longevity and has become a public health concern, especially for the older adults, say researchers. With older adults

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Over 95pc women don’t regret having abortion: Study

Shawdesh Desk: Researchers have found that even five years down the line after having an abortion, over 95 per cent of the women said it was the right decision for

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Nyctalopia now below than 1pc in country: Zahid

Shawdesh Desk: Health and Family Planning Minister Zahid Maleque said nyctalopia ( Nyctalopia is a condition characterized by an abnormal inability to see in dim light or night , causes

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