WHO Estimates COVID Death Toll Nearly Three Times Higher Than Official Reports The WHO has estimated that COVID-19 caused 22.1 million deaths globally between 2020 and 2023, nearly three times higher than the officially reported figure of 7 million. The agency also reported that the pandemic reduced global life expectancy by 1.8 years and healthy life expectancy by 1.5 years between 2019 and 2021. Notably, men experienced a 50% higher mortality rate than women in 2021.
Bengaluru Doctors Report Rising Kidney Stone Cases Linked to Dehydration Doctors in Bengaluru have reported a rise in kidney stone cases among young adults aged 20–35 years, particularly among IT employees, desk workers, and sales professionals. Prolonged sitting hours and reduced water intake to avoid frequent washroom visits are being cited as key contributing factors. One urologist noted that nearly three out of ten…
