Study ties C-section deliveries to income

Study ties C-section deliveries to income

Only 6% of women belonging to the lowest wealth quintile, or the poorest, underwent C-section in public hospitals, the study shows NEW DELHI: More women from high-income quintiles are undergoing delivery through caesarean section (Csection), even in govt hospitals, according to a new study.A wealth quintile is a statistical value that divides a population into … Read more

Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping – POLITICO

Countries back Brussels’ plan to ban outdoor vaping – POLITICO

And while there was significant opposition to the plan among lawmakers last week in Europe’s now more polarized Parliament, the capitals were able to largely align with Brussels’ intention. To some who opposed it in the Parliament, the capitals’ vote is merely symbolic. “I regret the voting outcome in the Health Council regarding the smoke-free … Read more

MEPs reject smoking ban plan – POLITICO

MEPs reject smoking ban plan – POLITICO

It said in a statement after the vote that Parliament “failed to protect children and young people today,” and blamed the EPP and far-right groups for blocking “critical recommendations” to extend public bans against e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. As a result, the S&D group was “forced to vote against the watered-down resolution to preserve … Read more

Unsafe toys from overseas are flooding the market this holiday season, say advocates – Daily News

Unsafe toys from overseas are flooding the market this holiday season, say advocates – Daily News

By FRED SHUSTER Parents in Southern California know the dangers of recalled and counterfeit toys for children as the holiday season fast approaches, but gift items shipped from overseas can be equally hazardous, a consumer advocate group warned Tuesday. That’s because when a toy or other product is purchased online from another country and shipped … Read more

Is your love for meat putting you at risk of diabetes? – Firstpost

Is your love for meat putting you at risk of diabetes? – Firstpost

Recent research has increasingly linked meat-heavy diets, particularly those rich in red and processed meats, to a heightened risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. A study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology analysed data from nearly two million adults across 31 studies conducted in 20 countries, including the United States, Europe, and Asia. Researchers … Read more

Why young couples are going for pre-wedding screening – Firstpost

Why young couples are going for pre-wedding screening – Firstpost

Genetic screening is crucial in identifying potential genetic disorders, enabling couples to make informed decisions about their future. It includes testing for diseases like sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, and cystic fibrosis. read more In many Arab countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, premarital genetic screening is mandatory due to the … Read more

First pig infected with H5N1 bird flu recorded in the US – POLITICO

First pig infected with H5N1 bird flu recorded in the US – POLITICO

U.S. officials sequenced the genome of the virus found in poultry on the farm in Oregon and did not identify any changes to the virus that indicate it’s more transmissible to humans. The risk to the public remains low, they said on Wednesday. The livestock shared water sources, housing and equipment with infected poultry on … Read more

LA County sues Coke, Pepsi over alleged impact of plastic bottles on environment, public health – Daily News

LA County sues Coke, Pepsi over alleged impact of plastic bottles on environment, public health – Daily News

“Coke and Pepsi need to stop the deception and take responsibility for the plastic pollution problems your products are causing,” said Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 30, 2024 at 6:48 PM PDT Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more

Ayushman Bharat: AAP targets PM Modi over Ayushman Bharat, calls for nationwide adoption of Delhi model

Ayushman Bharat: AAP targets PM Modi over Ayushman Bharat, calls for nationwide adoption of Delhi model

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday kept up its attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remark that the Delhi and West Bengal governments have not implemented the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme out of “political interests”. A day back, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal accused the prime minister of doing politics over the issue … Read more

Climate change could affect region-wise trends in malaria, study in Kenya suggests

Climate change could affect region-wise trends in malaria, study in Kenya suggests

NEW DELHI: A new study in Kenya has found that despite an overall decline in malaria cases, recent trends in rainfall and temperatures driven by climate change could have helped create conditions conducive for mosquito breeding, thereby significantly increasing disease risk in northern regions. Researchers found that while overall malaria prevalence in the African country … Read more