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Tired Of Bloating? 5 Diagnostic Tests That Reveal Exactly What Your Gut Needs
Bloating can be related to various gut issues and identifying them in a timely manner is vital. Dr Manisha Arora explains why you may need to seek diagnostic tests for your gut.
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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
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Gastroenterologist Warns: Why Fatty Liver Patients Are More Vulnerable To Summer Food Poisoning
Dr Pankaj Puri explains why fatty liver patients are more vulnerable to summer food poisoning. Here is what you need to know about the increased risk and how to make sure that you don't suffer from the serious health complications.
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Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires': Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone To Disease Outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.
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As Cities Report Spike In Summer Ailments, Doctors Share 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Contaminated Water
A recent spike in summer ailments has led to enhanced water quality checks, as contaminated water may be behind disease spread. Dr BN Singh and Dr Rubal Gupta share five ways to stay safe from contaminated water.
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21-Year-Old Dies After Contracting Aggressive Form Of Meningococcal B; What You Should Know About The Fatal Infection
Neisseria meningitidis, also known as Meningococcal, is a type of bacterial meningitis. There are different strains of Meningococcal, which affects teenagers and young adults.
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New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Urinary Tract Infections: Doctor Shares Prevention Tips For Men And Women
Urinary tract infections are common but often preventable. A urologist shares key daily habits, from hydration to hygiene, that can reduce risk in both men and women, while explaining why UTIs in men may signal deeper health issues.
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Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for inn
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak Not Officially Contained Yet, Risk Of Secondary Infections High: What Secondary Infections Mean, Disease Progression Explained
Meningitis, especially the bacterial form linked to this outbreak, can progress rapidly.
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World Oral Health Day: Why Skipping Night Brushing Could Be Riskier Than You Think
Brushing just before going to sleep will help protect your teeth much more than brushing in the morning.
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Recent Legionnaire's Disease Outbreaks In London, New York Raise Alarm: Is India At Risk?
Recent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in cities like London and New York highlight growing public health risks linked to contaminated water systems. Here's what the disease is, why outbreaks occur, and what it means for countries like India.
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What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
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The Deadly Fever In Your Living Room: Why Scrub Typhus Is Moving From Fields To Family Homes
The deadly fever caused by scrub typhus may be spreading from fields to family homes. Here is how bacterial infections spread and how to prevent their spread in your home.
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Breakthrough: Single Nasal Vaccine Shot May Protect Against Covid, Flu And Pneumonia
The new vaccine is delivered as a nasal spray and it activates white blood cells in the lungs. The vaccine puts them on "amber alert" and ready to combat any invading infection.
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Tired Of Bloating? 5 Diagnostic Tests That Reveal Exactly What Your Gut Needs
Bloating can be related to various gut issues and identifying them in a timely manner is vital. Dr Manisha Arora explains why you may need to seek diagnostic tests for your gut.
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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
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Gastroenterologist Warns: Why Fatty Liver Patients Are More Vulnerable To Summer Food Poisoning
Dr Pankaj Puri explains why fatty liver patients are more vulnerable to summer food poisoning. Here is what you need to know about the increased risk and how to make sure that you don't suffer from the serious health complications.
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Hantavirus, Covid, Norovirus, Legionnaires': Why Are Cruise Ships So Prone To Disease Outbreaks?
Cruises are sold as floating holidays, but they are also useful for understanding public health. Cruise ships are carefully designed places where many people live, eat, relax and move through the same shared spaces for days at a time.
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As Cities Report Spike In Summer Ailments, Doctors Share 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Contaminated Water
A recent spike in summer ailments has led to enhanced water quality checks, as contaminated water may be behind disease spread. Dr BN Singh and Dr Rubal Gupta share five ways to stay safe from contaminated water.
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21-Year-Old Dies After Contracting Aggressive Form Of Meningococcal B; What You Should Know About The Fatal Infection
Neisseria meningitidis, also known as Meningococcal, is a type of bacterial meningitis. There are different strains of Meningococcal, which affects teenagers and young adults.
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New Tuberculosis Vaccines: Phase 3 Study Confirms Safety, But It May Not Protect Against All Forms Of Infection
The two new tuberculosis vaccines could be safe for use in adults and children in India but may not provide protection against all forms of the infectious bacterial disease, according to phase-3 trial results published in The British Medical Journal.
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Urinary Tract Infections: Doctor Shares Prevention Tips For Men And Women
Urinary tract infections are common but often preventable. A urologist shares key daily habits, from hydration to hygiene, that can reduce risk in both men and women, while explaining why UTIs in men may signal deeper health issues.
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Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Tuberculosis is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases and now, a team of scientists has discovered a fundamental flaw in a long-standing model of how bacteria control gene expression that can form the base for inn
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak Not Officially Contained Yet, Risk Of Secondary Infections High: What Secondary Infections Mean, Disease Progression Explained
Meningitis, especially the bacterial form linked to this outbreak, can progress rapidly.
-
World Oral Health Day: Why Skipping Night Brushing Could Be Riskier Than You Think
Brushing just before going to sleep will help protect your teeth much more than brushing in the morning.
-
Recent Legionnaire's Disease Outbreaks In London, New York Raise Alarm: Is India At Risk?
Recent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks in cities like London and New York highlight growing public health risks linked to contaminated water systems. Here's what the disease is, why outbreaks occur, and what it means for countries like India.
-
What Happens If You Stop Taking Antibiotics In The Middle Of A Course?
It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics as it reduces side effects like nausea or allergic reactions and chances of reinfection. However, a lot of people don't adhere to your medications, which can impact your health.
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The Deadly Fever In Your Living Room: Why Scrub Typhus Is Moving From Fields To Family Homes
The deadly fever caused by scrub typhus may be spreading from fields to family homes. Here is how bacterial infections spread and how to prevent their spread in your home.
-
Breakthrough: Single Nasal Vaccine Shot May Protect Against Covid, Flu And Pneumonia
The new vaccine is delivered as a nasal spray and it activates white blood cells in the lungs. The vaccine puts them on "amber alert" and ready to combat any invading infection.
