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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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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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Dark Underarms? Dermatologist Lists Causes, Says "It's Absolutely Normal"
After advocating that dark underarms "don't need any treatment", Dr Gurveen Waraich Garekar reveals the underlying causes of pigmentation. "Most of the time, treatment is for treating the cause," she explains.
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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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Can Kajal Or Eyeliner Cause Eye Infections? Yes, Hygiene Tips Are Not Optional
Using or reusing kajal, stick eyeliners and other eye makeup can increase the risk of bacterial contamination, irritation and infections such as conjunctivitis.
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Moringa-Based Sanitary Pads May Reduce Infection Risks, Say Doctors
Prominent gynaecologists and health specialists are endorsing moringa-based sanitary pads as a natural, skin-friendly option to help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections during menstruation, conditions
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E Coli Contamination Led To Indore Water Deaths: Madhya Pradesh To Court
The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday told the High Court that bacterial contamination of drinking water led to widespread infection in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, where several people have died of diarrhoea and vomiting since December-end.
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7 Signs And Symptoms Of A Skin Infection
A skin infection has many signs that are often ignored. Here are the ones to watch out for and when to seek medical treatment.
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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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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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Dark Underarms? Dermatologist Lists Causes, Says "It's Absolutely Normal"
After advocating that dark underarms "don't need any treatment", Dr Gurveen Waraich Garekar reveals the underlying causes of pigmentation. "Most of the time, treatment is for treating the cause," she explains.
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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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Can Kajal Or Eyeliner Cause Eye Infections? Yes, Hygiene Tips Are Not Optional
Using or reusing kajal, stick eyeliners and other eye makeup can increase the risk of bacterial contamination, irritation and infections such as conjunctivitis.
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Moringa-Based Sanitary Pads May Reduce Infection Risks, Say Doctors
Prominent gynaecologists and health specialists are endorsing moringa-based sanitary pads as a natural, skin-friendly option to help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections during menstruation, conditions
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E Coli Contamination Led To Indore Water Deaths: Madhya Pradesh To Court
The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday told the High Court that bacterial contamination of drinking water led to widespread infection in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, where several people have died of diarrhoea and vomiting since December-end.
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7 Signs And Symptoms Of A Skin Infection
A skin infection has many signs that are often ignored. Here are the ones to watch out for and when to seek medical treatment.
