6 Tourists, Including US Citizen, Die from Suspected Methanol Poisoning in Laos, Southeast Asia

Risks of methanol poisoning

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Updated Nov 23, 2024 | 12:00 AM IST

SummarySouth East Asia, particularly countries like Laos, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, has long struggled with methanol contamination in illegally sold alcohol.

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World Health Day 2025 Puts Maternal And Newborn Health In Focus- Know Theme And Significance

World Health Day 2025 Puts Maternal And Newborn Health In Focus- Know Theme Significance

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Updated Apr 6, 2025 | 04:07 PM IST

SummaryWorld Health Day 2025 highlights maternal and newborn health with the theme “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures,” urging global action to end preventable deaths and ensure better care for mothers and babies.

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Measles Cases Double In US: Should You Get The Vaccine Now?

Measles Case In US Double Of 2024-Should You Get Measles Vaccine Now?

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Updated Apr 6, 2025 | 04:15 PM IST

SummaryThe best way to avoid measles is to get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. The first shot is recommended for children between 12 and 15 months old and the second between 4 and 6 years old.

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FDA Delays Approval Of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

FDA Delays Approval Of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine

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Updated Apr 6, 2025 | 07:51 AM IST

SummaryThe delay follows leadership changes within the FDA. Dr. Scott Steele has been appointed acting director of the agency’s vaccine division.

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