The tongue is one of the most important organs in the human body. It is used for tasting, breathing, swallowing, speaking but what if I tell you it can also help you detect diseases. Researchers from the Middle Technical University in Iraq and the University of South Australia have done a study, they have developed an AI model that can detect diseases through tongue photos with 98% accuracy. Watch in for more details!

AI model diagnoses diseases by analysing tongue's colour | Gravitas

The consequences of climate change are already being felt across the globe and France is no exception there is an urgent need to anticipate and prepare for these impacts by adapting to climate change.

France grows trees for climate change, plants gain feature to resist diseases

Pets having close contact with their owners, including sharing beds, snuggling and eating in the same area, might be more prone to catching human illnesses. According to a study published in Zoonoses: Infections Affecting Humans and Animals, pets can catch several diseases from their human owners, including swine flu, human norovirus, COVID-19 and tuberculosis to dengue, fungal infections and parasites.

Beware! You might be making your pets sick unknowingly, new study suggests

A new study has warned that the diseases which get transmitted from animals to humans can increase the count of people who lost their lives in 2020 by 12 times if there is a breakout in the year 2050.

Human deaths from animal-to-human diseases to multiply 12 times by 2050: Study

Climate change has given rise to a boost in mosquito population. New diseases have been detected across the world especially in America and this has resulted in a boom in the spraying industry which is bad news for the environment.

WION Climate Tracker | Mosquitoes-borne diseases boom in US, climate change aids population

Measles infections have increased by about 80% worldwide this year as a result of the disruption created by COVID-19, according to the UN, which warned that the growth of the "canary in the coalmine" ailment meant that epidemics of other diseases were likely to follow.

Cases of measles have increased by 80%, and other diseases may follow: UN

Global warming can double the occurrence of crop pests and diseases by the end of the century in China, threatening the Asian giant’s food security, scientists have warned.

Global warming can double crop pests and diseases in China, threaten food security, warn scientists

Among a series of threats to our world in the next two years, infectious diseases and crises of livelihood topped the list of a survey undertaken by the World Economic Forum.

Epidemics, livelihood crises world's biggest risks over next 2 years: World Economic Forum

Timothy Ray Brown, the first person to be successfully cured of HIV has died due to cancer, the International Aids society announced on Wednesday. Famously known as the “Berlin Patient”, Brown had made history when he was cured of HIV more than ten years ago.

'The Berlin patient' - First person to be cured of HIV dies due to cancer

New virus found in China - The Cat Que Virus - The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has warned of the danger posed by another virus found in China - the Cat Que Virus.

India: ICMR warns of danger posed by another virus from China - Cat Que Virus

With the onslaught of coronavirus induced panic buying along with global air pollution, face masks have become an inseparable part of our lives. Along with hand sanitisers, masks are currently one of the most sought-after items.

The face mask: More than protective gear!

Nepal and Bhutan have pitched in for the COVID-19 emergency fund for South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries which was envisioned by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nepal, Bhutan pledge contribution to COVID-19 SAARC emergency fund announced by PM Modi

Marise Payne, Australia's Foreign Minister today said that 243 of their citizens were evacuated from Wuhan in a government aircraft. Wuhan is the epicentre of the mysterious SARS-like virus which has already killed 361 people worldwide, with the number of cases rising everyday.

Australia evacuates 200 people from Wuhan, the epicentre of coronavirus outbreak in China

Locals of Chukru village here in the district claim that the presence of fluoride in drinking water is causing physical disabilities among the residents. Rajeshwar Pal, a villager said, "the contaminated water damages our bones and teeth.

Jharkhand: Locals allege presence of fluoride in drinking water

A study done by the World Health Organisation found that teenagers worldwide are not exercising enough, jeopardising their health and increasing risks of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

Teenagers not getting enough exercise, at risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases: World Health Organisation

The number of polio cases in Pakistan climbed to 72 this year with three new cases registered in Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, authorities said on Saturday.

Pakistan: 72 cases of polio registered

South Sudan which is reeling under the horrors of war, ethnic violence, rape, hunger and displacement, for civilians the greatest danger is been cut-off from health services. Watch this report.

In South Sudan, illness is as deadly as war

Conflict-ravaged Yemen has become a "living hell" for children with thousands dying every year from malnutrition and easily preventable diseases, a top UN official said Sunday.

In Yemen, a child dies every 10 minutes from easily preventable diseases

Scientists inject mosquito eggs with wolbachia bacteria, then release infected male mosquitoes to sterilise females they mate with

China: Scientists release 3 million bacteria-infected mosquitoes to combat Zika, other diseases

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