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Super El Nino Health Impacts: Doctors Explain How Indians Will Be Affected, Share Precautions
A potential Super El Nino could intensify heatwaves, pollution, and disease risks in India. Doctors explain its health impact, from heatstroke to infections, and share practical precautions to stay safe.
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What Is Cerebral Malaria? Everything You Need To Know
While malaria typically causes fever, chills, sweating, and body aches, cerebral malaria involves the central nervous system. This makes it far more serious and rapidly progressive.
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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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Surge In Rotavirus Cases Across The US; Symptoms, Causes And Complications Of The Virus
Rotavirus is a viral infection that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, especially in young children. Experts say that the declining vaccination rates could further lead to the surge in cases.
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Eye Problems Flare Up During Summer Months, Heatwaves: Doctor Shares Prevention Tips
Here's a clear guide to common eye problems during extreme summers and how to prevent them effectively
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'Blood Kick' Horror In Bhopal: Men Inject Own Blood Back Into Their Bodies
Repeated self-injection can lead to severe infections, sepsis, HIV, hepatitis, nerve damage, blood clots, anemia, and organ failure, experts warn.
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Why Are Diarrhea Cases Rising In Children Under 5? ICMR Study Reveals Causes
According to research conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR-NIRBI), the highest risk of HAdV-F infection is observed in children aged 6 to 24 months, particularly in those age
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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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Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
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100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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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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Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
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India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
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Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
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Super El Nino Health Impacts: Doctors Explain How Indians Will Be Affected, Share Precautions
A potential Super El Nino could intensify heatwaves, pollution, and disease risks in India. Doctors explain its health impact, from heatstroke to infections, and share practical precautions to stay safe.
-
What Is Cerebral Malaria? Everything You Need To Know
While malaria typically causes fever, chills, sweating, and body aches, cerebral malaria involves the central nervous system. This makes it far more serious and rapidly progressive.
-
Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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Surge In Rotavirus Cases Across The US; Symptoms, Causes And Complications Of The Virus
Rotavirus is a viral infection that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, especially in young children. Experts say that the declining vaccination rates could further lead to the surge in cases.
-
Eye Problems Flare Up During Summer Months, Heatwaves: Doctor Shares Prevention Tips
Here's a clear guide to common eye problems during extreme summers and how to prevent them effectively
-
'Blood Kick' Horror In Bhopal: Men Inject Own Blood Back Into Their Bodies
Repeated self-injection can lead to severe infections, sepsis, HIV, hepatitis, nerve damage, blood clots, anemia, and organ failure, experts warn.
-
Why Are Diarrhea Cases Rising In Children Under 5? ICMR Study Reveals Causes
According to research conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Research in Bacterial Infections (ICMR-NIRBI), the highest risk of HAdV-F infection is observed in children aged 6 to 24 months, particularly in those age
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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.
-
Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
-
100 Children Dead In Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: What Led To Sudden Surge?
Bangladesh is battling a deadly measles outbreak that has killed over 100 children. Experts say falling vaccination rates, immunity gaps, and healthcare disruptions are key drivers. Here's what led to the sudden surge.
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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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Cicada COVID Variant BA. 3.2: Why Children Are 5 Times More Likely To Get Infected And Tips To Safeguard Them
The new cicada COVID variant BA.3.2 can infect children 5 times more than the Omicron variant. This is why you need to get your children a booster dose and follow the established protocol to safeguard them.
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India Set To Get Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Soon: Doctors Explain What To Expect
India is set to get a dengue vaccine named Qdenga to tackle the disease burden that it poses. Dr Rashmi Khadapkar and Dr Neha Rastogi explain what people can expect from this announcement.
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Persistent Cough Isn't Always A Cold: Early Tuberculosis Signs People Ignore
While TB is preventable and curable, most people die of the condition due to delayed diagnosis, lack of access to quality treatment, and drug resistance. If TB is diagnosed early, it can be cured completely.
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Can Tuberculosis Come Back After Treatment? Doctor Explains Recurrence
Tuberculosis can recur through relapse or new drug-resistant strains, often triggered by incomplete treatment, a weakened immune system, or poor nutrition.
