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WHO: Mobile phones do not cause brain tumors

5Sep

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WHO: Mobile phones do not cause brain tumors

A comprehensive study supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded that mobile phones do not increase the risk of brain cancer. Conducted over several years, the research analyzed data from multiple large-scale studies and found no significant link between mobile phone use and the development of brain tumors. The findings offer reassurance to the millions of people who use mobile phones daily, addressing long-standing concerns about potential health risks associated with wireless communication devices. The study involved a detailed review of various types of data, including epidemiological studies and clinical trials. Researchers assessed exposure levels, duration of phone use, and cancer incidence rates, finding consistent results across different populations and geo...

Why did the World Health Organization ban Novo Nordisk and Ozempic drugs?

According to a recent study, fake versions of some popular medicines have flooded the market. Common people are buying it, eating it, and cheating. They may be relieving the disease, but those fake medicines are affecting the body in many ways. The World Health Organization has recently issued a ban on this. And I requested everyone to check the composition of the medicine before use. Novo Nordisk and Ozempic are the two most counterfeited drugs. In 2023, several counterfeit drugs from the semaglutide batch were detected in the UK and Brazil. In fact, the increased demand for drugs in this category is encouraging fake drug manufacturers. Claims survey. The semaglutide batch of drugs is most commonly used for obesity and type 2 diabetes. This drug is very effective in controlling app...

About 3 crore people in the country are infected with viral hepatitis

Liver disease is gradually becoming a cause for concern. Hepatitis is spreading all over the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C is increasing rapidly in India. China has the highest number of hepatitis cases, followed by India. According to the WHO report, in 2022, the number of hepatitis B cases in India was 2.98 crores, and hepatitis C cases were more than 55 lakhs. Hepatitis virus kills more than 3,500 people every day and the number is increasing worldwide. According to the World Health Organization's Global Hepatitis Report, deaths from viral hepatitis are on the rise. Looking at the report from 2019, it can be understood that at least one million people have died of hepatitis in 187 countries. This number ...