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What Is Necrotising Fasciitis? The Rare 'Flesh-Eating' Disease That Put A Man In A 4-Day Coma
- Saturday August 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare, and serious bacterial infection that affects the tissue beneath the skin, including the fascia, which surrounds muscles and other structures. It can cause tissue to die quickly, which is why it is sometimes described as a "flesh-eating disease".
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Warming Waters: How To Protect Yourself
- Wednesday August 12, 2026
- Health | The Conversation
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds poses a fatal threat to people in the U.S. and beyond.Here are the ways that you need to know to protect yourself.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Deadly Bacterial Infections Rise Along Gulf Coast, Warn Officials
- Monday August 10, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Mumbai Monsoons Can Cause More Than Viral Fevers: Bacterial And Fungal Infection Risks Explained
- Thursday June 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The combination of stagnant water, increased humidity, flooding, and poor sanitation creates the perfect environment for many harmful bacteria and fungi to grow. As people wade through waterlogged streets or spend long hours in damp clothes and shoes, they become more vulnerable to infections.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Toilet Habits That Can Increase The Risk Of UTIs In Children; Doctor Explains
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr M Gopichand
Children often contract bacterial infections, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being one of the most common types.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Reusing Gym Clothes In Summer Can Increase Risk Of Skin Infections And Delayed Recovery, Warns Doctor
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Swati Mohan
Medical observations show that damp and reused fabrics act as carriers for both fungal and bacterial organisms.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Reusing Gym Clothes In Summer Can Increase Risk Of Skin Infections And Delayed Recovery, Warns Doctor
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Swati Mohan
Medical observations show that damp and reused fabrics act as carriers for both fungal and bacterial organisms.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com/health
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Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com/health
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Over 3,000 Leptospirosis Cases, 209 Deaths Reported In Kerala In 2025: J P Nadda
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Thiruvananthapuram recorded 583 cases, the highest among the 14 districts in Kerala, followed by Ernakulam at 492 and Thrissur at 340, Nadda said in response to a query.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Over 3,000 Leptospirosis Cases, 209 Deaths Reported In Kerala In 2025: J P Nadda
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Thiruvananthapuram recorded 583 cases, the highest among the 14 districts in Kerala, followed by Ernakulam at 492 and Thrissur at 340, Nadda said in response to a query.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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What Is Necrotising Fasciitis? The Rare 'Flesh-Eating' Disease That Put A Man In A 4-Day Coma
- Saturday August 15, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare, and serious bacterial infection that affects the tissue beneath the skin, including the fascia, which surrounds muscles and other structures. It can cause tissue to die quickly, which is why it is sometimes described as a "flesh-eating disease".
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Warming Waters: How To Protect Yourself
- Wednesday August 12, 2026
- Health | The Conversation
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds poses a fatal threat to people in the U.S. and beyond.Here are the ways that you need to know to protect yourself.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Deadly Bacterial Infections Rise Along Gulf Coast, Warn Officials
- Monday August 10, 2026
- Health | Associated Press
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Mumbai Monsoons Can Cause More Than Viral Fevers: Bacterial And Fungal Infection Risks Explained
- Thursday June 25, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The combination of stagnant water, increased humidity, flooding, and poor sanitation creates the perfect environment for many harmful bacteria and fungi to grow. As people wade through waterlogged streets or spend long hours in damp clothes and shoes, they become more vulnerable to infections.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Toilet Habits That Can Increase The Risk Of UTIs In Children; Doctor Explains
- Friday June 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr M Gopichand
Children often contract bacterial infections, with urinary tract infections (UTIs) being one of the most common types.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
- Thursday April 30, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Reusing Gym Clothes In Summer Can Increase Risk Of Skin Infections And Delayed Recovery, Warns Doctor
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Swati Mohan
Medical observations show that damp and reused fabrics act as carriers for both fungal and bacterial organisms.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Reusing Gym Clothes In Summer Can Increase Risk Of Skin Infections And Delayed Recovery, Warns Doctor
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Swati Mohan
Medical observations show that damp and reused fabrics act as carriers for both fungal and bacterial organisms.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Indian Researchers Unlock Bacterial Genetic Code To Combat Tuberculosis
- Thursday April 2, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
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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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Over 3,000 Leptospirosis Cases, 209 Deaths Reported In Kerala In 2025: J P Nadda
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Thiruvananthapuram recorded 583 cases, the highest among the 14 districts in Kerala, followed by Ernakulam at 492 and Thrissur at 340, Nadda said in response to a query.
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www.ndtv.com/health
-
Over 3,000 Leptospirosis Cases, 209 Deaths Reported In Kerala In 2025: J P Nadda
- Saturday December 13, 2025
- Health | Press Trust of India
Thiruvananthapuram recorded 583 cases, the highest among the 14 districts in Kerala, followed by Ernakulam at 492 and Thrissur at 340, Nadda said in response to a query.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
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www.ndtv.com/health