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Indians turn to social media for help as Covid crisis overwhelms the health-care system

Family members of Vijay Raju, who died due to Covid, mourn before his cremation in Giddenahalli village on the outskirts of Bengaluru, India, May 13, 2021. Samuel Rajkumar | Reuters As India’s devastating second wave of coronavirus outbreak overwhelmed the health-care system, desperate users turned to social media to seek help from the public as… Read More: Indians turn to social media for help as Covid crisis… »

5 Sneaky Condiments To Be Mindful Of

Holiday weekends typically spur thoughts of family and traditions. And Memorial Day weekend is no different. Whether it’s a backyard BBQ, a day at the beach or otherwise, food can play a big role in our traditions. But food is not the enemy. There always are small tweaks we can make to limit our sugar… Read More: 5 Sneaky Condiments To Be Mindful Of »

Fighting surges in Myanmar’s growing anti-junta conflict

The fighting near the border of Southern Shan and Kayah states was the latest in a resurgence of conflict in parts of the Southeast Asian country since the coup that overthrew elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Members of a People’s Defence Force, set up since the coup, told the Irrawaddy news service they had… Read More: Fighting surges in Myanmar’s growing anti-junta conflict »

Vast under-treatment of diabetes seen in global study

Nearly half a billion people on the planet have diabetes, but most of them aren’t getting the kind of care that could make their lives healthier, longer and more productive, according to a new global study of data from people with the condition. Many don’t even know they have the condition. Only 1 in 10… Read More: Vast under-treatment of diabetes seen in global study »