Health News Breaking: Type-1 Diabetes Barbie To US Battling Worst Measles Outbreak In Over 25 Years, And A Lot More

The World saw major developments in the health sector today. Know all about it.

Headlines of The Day: The health Sector today saw remarkable and noteworthy development, the one-of-a-kind Barbie with type-1 diabetes stood at the centre of attraction in all beats, including health, whereas the onset of Monsoon has brought fresh concerns about mosquito-borne diseases. The Nipah virus patients are reportedly in a coma-like state. Let us look at all the national and international developments.

The New Barbie Doll Is Type-1 Diabetic

The new Barbie doll is making a new inclusive move and is seeking representation for all children with type 1 diabetes. The very first Barbie doll is a reflection of all the people who suffer from diabetes, specifically type 1 diabetes. In a rare project, a Barbie doll has been launched which makes it of a kind, is the fact that, unlike the past Barbies, this is the one that has type-1 diabetes. Click here to read more

The United States Reports Its Highest Ever Cases In The Last Many Decades

Measles cases in the United States have hit the highest point since the time the country eliminated the disease back in 2000. To date, the country has reported a total of 1,277 cases since the beginning of the current year, according to data provided by the State Health Department. The measles outbreak has also recorded a few deaths, and that has made the outbreak a new concern. Click here to read more

Monsoon Brings Mosquito-Borne Diseases Concerns

With the onset of monsoon, the chances of getting mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria have gripped Noida. Taking cognisance of the situation, the Gautam Budh Nagar Health Department has marked 39 areas in Noida, Greater Noida, and Jewar as high-risk zones after finding many disease cases and mosquito breeding spots. Click here to read more.

Women With Diabetes And High BMI Are At Serious Risk Of Developing Breast Cancer: WHO Warns

One of the recent findings has raised new concerns as it has been discovered that an excess amount of weight may put postmenopausal women at an enhanced risk of breast cancer, which can be more common among women with cardiovascular disease. The observation is stated by one of the studies made by the World Health Organisation (WHO), published in the journal CANCER. Click here to read more

Two Nipah Survivors Remain In Coma-Like State After Testing Negative

In a recent incident, two individuals from the Malabar region, who were once hailed for surviving the deadly zoonotic virus, have raised profound concern for remaining in a coma-like state, months after being declared virus-free. Click here to read more

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