Obesity: An epidemic

WHO defined obesity and overweight as ‘the abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health’. The Obesity Medical Association also defined obesity as, ‘a chronic, relapsing, multifactorial, neurobehavioral disease, wherein an increase in body fat promotes adipose tissue dysfunction and abnormal fat mass physical forces, resulting in adverse metabolic, biomechanical, and psychosocial health consequence’.…

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India Iran Public Health Institutions sign MoU for bilateral cooperation

Climate Change and Health Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) inks pact with Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health (ECIPH), Mangalore, India to promote academic and policy-based research centered around public health consequences of climate change and human health interactions. The two institutions will be pursuing academic and policy-based initiatives wherein the…

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Solid waste: A menace to environment and human health

The World Health Organization defines solid waste as any garbage, trash, refuse or discarded material which can be classified according to the source of production as municipal waste, healthcare waste and e-waste. Annually about 2 billion tonnes of municipal waste and 54 million tons of e-waste are generated.  According to the World Bank report of…

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Jhum cultivation in Manipur hill’s district; nurturing tradition, navigating challenges

Nestled in the picturesque hills of Manipur, the practice of jhum cultivation has been an integral part of the cultural and agricultural tapestry for generations. While it sustains livelihoods and preserves age-old tradition, the impact of jhum cultivation on health and the environment raises important questions about sustainability and the delicate balance between tradition and…

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Gulf Medical University, UAE appoints Dr Edmond Fernandes as Adjunct Lecturer at the College of Medicine

Dr. Edmond Fernandes, Founder and CEO, CHD Group and Chief Coordinator – MPH Programme, Department of Public Health, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has been appointed as Adjunct Lecturer of Community Medicine at the College of Medicine, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE in accordance with the Commission for Academic Accreditation, Ministry of Education, United Arab…

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Depression in Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a form of neurodevelopmental disorder defined by limited and repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities, as well as limitations in social interaction and communication. Globally, 1 out of every 100 children has autism. Although early childhood may show signs, autism is frequently not diagnosed until much later. People living…

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Navigating the path to a zero-carbon city for better tomorrow

Zero Carbon City is a concept where carbon emissions in all forms are reduced and replaced with renewable sources of energy. This concept helps in avoiding harm to the planet and combating the impacts of climate change. Metropolitan areas encompass only 3% of the Earth’s landmass, yet they are responsible for over 70% of global…

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Addressing Mental Health Concerns in the LGBTQIA+ Community

The LGBTQIA+ community encompasses a diverse group of individuals who identify as a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and other sexual orientations and gender identities. The acronym continues to evolve as the understanding of gender and sexual diversity expands. Addressing mental health is paramount, impacting individuals universally, with particular complexity within the LGBTQIA+…

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