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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

Using fun elements such as challenges, goals and rewards, games are playing a significant role in learning, lifestyle management and disease awareness.

The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Cyber scams are rising globally, targeting the vulnerable, especially youth. Understanding tactics and regional efforts is key to a safer cyberspace.

Confronting India’s silent killer

Preventing silicosis demands integrating technological, public health and sustainable livelihood solutions.

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A way to normalise help-seeking for student mental health issues

Web-based intervention that uses shadow social marketing may be more effective than standard approaches.

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Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthy

Changing the quantity, type and timing of food intake is an effective way to to enhance health and increase lifespan and healthspan

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Why we need to regulate herbal pills

While normally beneficial or harmless, natural medicines and supplements can be harmful if used in excess.

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Trust deficit in medical services promotes violence against doctors

Lack of awareness of health policies related to prevention of violence, non-reporting by doctors and delays in remedial proceedings lead to such incidents.

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Getting Australian cities back to health

Australia drifted away from the Healthy Cities movement it helped start. It can still get back on track.

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How Delhi can breathe cleaner air

Better airshed management can tackle Delhi’s persistent air pollution.

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How microplastics are destroying soil and human health

World Soil Day is a reminder that plastic-contaminated soils affect food security, water quality and ecosystems, making soil health a critical global issue.

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How educational board games can make learning genetics fun

Serious gaming meets GeneBlocks — a board game that makes complex science fun and boosts students’ understanding of genetic principles.

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The battle to reduce road deaths

In the move to a more sustainable and safer future, tackling road accident injuries and fatalities will require a more concerted effort.

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Saying ‘no’ to mobile phone use while driving

Distractions from mobile phones while driving can cause fatalities. Tackling the problem will require a multi-disciplinary approach.

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How games can inform, educate and raise awareness

The battle to reduce road deaths

The ‘scamdemic’ affecting everyone

Confronting India’s silent killer

A way to normalise help-seeking for student mental health issues

Cutting calories isn’t the only way to live healthy

Why we need to regulate herbal pills

Trust deficit in medical services promotes violence against doctors

Getting Australian cities back to health

How Delhi can breathe cleaner air

How microplastics are destroying soil and human health

How educational board games can make learning genetics fun

The battle to reduce road deaths

Saying ‘no’ to mobile phone use while driving

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