A travel advisory issued over the deadly chikungunya virus has been expanded as it continues to spread around the world. The virus, which is spread by the Aedes mosquito, can cause sudden, agonizing joint pain in the hands and feet that can be so severe it leaves sufferers unable to move normally for months.

India’s parliament has banned online gambling platforms. Of particular concern to the Indian tech industry is the hit to fantasy sports platforms, including popular, homegrown cricket apps.  Manoj Sharma, a professor of social and behavioral health at the University of Nevada, tells The World’s Host Marco Werman how the ban gained momentum in the first place: Online gaming losses, he says, have devastated lives for many middle-class Indian families.

On August 22, India passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill.This is a bold move showing determined political will against vested interests in favor of public health and beneficial for the middle class and youth of the nation. This policy needs to be implemented by all countries around the world.

Planning to chill your drink using that hotel ice bucket? You might want to rethink it. Despite their apparent convenience, hotel ice buckets may pose a hidden health risk that many tourists overlook. ABC News tested hotel rooms for germs and found one thing in common: ice buckets, in both budget and luxury hotels, were packed with germs.

Mosquitoes are surprisingly taking over a region of Las Vegas, sparking concerns amongst experts in the area. The pesky bugs, known to spread diseases across the globe, are defying ecological odds by surviving in the desert climate, the experts have warned.

Tea (Camellia sinensis) leaves are used for drinking for their flavor. It is the same plant that is used for making black tea (e.g., Assam, Darjeeling, etc.), oolong green tea (Chinese tea), and Japanese green teas (Hojicha, Sencha, Gyokuru, & Matcha). In black tea, oxidation is used in processing the leaves, which are exposed to air, giving them a dark color and smoky flavor. Oolong green tea uses partial oxidation, in which leaves are withered for only a short period.  In Japanese teas, oxidation is prevented, leaving them rich in antioxidants and thus making them more beneficial from a health perspective.

In the fight against substance misuse and overdose, one thing is clear: No one can do it alone. That’s the message behind an event at UNLV where experts, advocates and former addicts came together to share possible solutions.

Matcha is a finely ground powder of green tea leaves with a high caffeine content, while hojicha is a roasted green tea with less caffeine. While both offer health benefits, matcha may contain more energy-boosting compounds and antioxidants.

The United States has issued a travel warning for China due to an outbreak of the chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Public health providers in China are currently using sprayers and drones to combat more than 7,000 cases linked to mosquitoes.

Dr. Manoj Sharma, a Professor of Social and Behavioral Health and Internal Medicine, and President of Health for All, Inc., answers queries on breast cancer.

The Southern Nevada Health District announced Thursday it has detected the measles virus in Clark County wastewater. Clark County has no confirmed measles cases and hasn’t since 2018. However, wastewater surveillance can indicate undiagnosed viral infections.

A mosquito-borne virus that leaves victims in crippling pain and has triggered Covid-era restrictions in China is already in the US, experts say.