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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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Hantavirus Treatment Protocols: Doctors Explain Why It's Not Like Covid Or The Flu
Hantavirus has become a focal point of discussion as it recently spread on board an Atlantic cruise. Dr Jatin Ahuja, Dr J. Kirtana, and Dr Avi Kumar explain the different treatment protocols for patients.
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WHO Chief Tells AFP Hantavirus Outbreak Not Like Start Of Covid Pandemic
WHO chief told AFP Wednesday the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak isn't like Covid's early days.
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The Rs 500 Test That Can Prevent A Rs 20 Lakh Hospitalisation: Why Liver Screening Should Be Part Of Every Insurance Plan
A liver function test costing under Rs500 can detect early liver damage, potentially preventing costly and complex treatments like transplants.
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Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
A new study reveals metformin acts directly on the brain, raising fresh concerns about its wider effects. While effective for diabetes, experts warn of potential cognitive, neurological and metabolic risks, especially with long-term or unsupervised u
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New Cicada Covid-19 Variant BA.3.2 Detected In The US: Key Facts, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
A new Covid-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, is being tracked in the US and other countries. Experts say it carries multiple mutations, may evade immunity, but currently shows no clear rise in severe illness.
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Can A Common Diabetes Drug Treat Long Covid When Taken Early? Experts Say Yes
Emerging evidence suggests that the widely used diabetes drug metformin, when taken early in a Covid-19 infection, may significantly reduce the risk of developing long Covid, the chronic, debilitating condition affecting millions post-infection.
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Nipah Virus Screenings At International Airports: How It Differs From Covid-19 Checks And What Travellers Should Expect
With a recent Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India, several Asian countries have reinstated airport health screenings. Here's what these screenings involve, why they're important, how they differ from COVID-19 protocols, and what trave
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Flu Vs Viral Fever Vs Covid: How To Differentiate And Get The Right Treatment
Flu, viral fever, and COVID-19 all cause fever and respiratory symptoms, but key differences in onset, symptom patterns, duration, and testing guide diagnosis and treatment.
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Nutritionist Highlights Key Nutrient Deficiencies Behind Hair Fall In New Health Advisory
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal advises people to look beyond topical treatments and shampoos and pay attention to nutritional gaps to treat hair fall effectively.
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Long Covid: Follow These Every Day Tips To Better Manage It
Long Covid can affect lungs, heart, brain, nervous system, gut and more. Follow these management tips for better overall health.
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Nasal Spray That Fights Covid? You Might Already Have It At Home
In addition to showing a marked reduction in coronavirus infections, the azelastine group also displayed fewer symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections.
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Metformin Cuts Risk Of Long COVID By 64%: Why The Diabetes Pill Is Not For Everyone
A UK study reveals that metformin, India's most prescribed diabetes medication, may slash the risk of Long COVID by 64%.
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Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
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"Just Kill That Woman": Old Video Of Covid Patient's Treatment Surfaces
Police have registered an FIR against a doctor of a government hospital in Maharashtra for allegedly instructing a colleague to "kill" a Covid patient during the 2021 pandemic.
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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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Hantavirus Treatment Protocols: Doctors Explain Why It's Not Like Covid Or The Flu
Hantavirus has become a focal point of discussion as it recently spread on board an Atlantic cruise. Dr Jatin Ahuja, Dr J. Kirtana, and Dr Avi Kumar explain the different treatment protocols for patients.
-
WHO Chief Tells AFP Hantavirus Outbreak Not Like Start Of Covid Pandemic
WHO chief told AFP Wednesday the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak isn't like Covid's early days.
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The Rs 500 Test That Can Prevent A Rs 20 Lakh Hospitalisation: Why Liver Screening Should Be Part Of Every Insurance Plan
A liver function test costing under Rs500 can detect early liver damage, potentially preventing costly and complex treatments like transplants.
-
Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
A new study reveals metformin acts directly on the brain, raising fresh concerns about its wider effects. While effective for diabetes, experts warn of potential cognitive, neurological and metabolic risks, especially with long-term or unsupervised u
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New Cicada Covid-19 Variant BA.3.2 Detected In The US: Key Facts, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
A new Covid-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, is being tracked in the US and other countries. Experts say it carries multiple mutations, may evade immunity, but currently shows no clear rise in severe illness.
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Can A Common Diabetes Drug Treat Long Covid When Taken Early? Experts Say Yes
Emerging evidence suggests that the widely used diabetes drug metformin, when taken early in a Covid-19 infection, may significantly reduce the risk of developing long Covid, the chronic, debilitating condition affecting millions post-infection.
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Nipah Virus Screenings At International Airports: How It Differs From Covid-19 Checks And What Travellers Should Expect
With a recent Nipah virus outbreak reported in West Bengal, India, several Asian countries have reinstated airport health screenings. Here's what these screenings involve, why they're important, how they differ from COVID-19 protocols, and what trave
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Flu Vs Viral Fever Vs Covid: How To Differentiate And Get The Right Treatment
Flu, viral fever, and COVID-19 all cause fever and respiratory symptoms, but key differences in onset, symptom patterns, duration, and testing guide diagnosis and treatment.
-
Nutritionist Highlights Key Nutrient Deficiencies Behind Hair Fall In New Health Advisory
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal advises people to look beyond topical treatments and shampoos and pay attention to nutritional gaps to treat hair fall effectively.
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Long Covid: Follow These Every Day Tips To Better Manage It
Long Covid can affect lungs, heart, brain, nervous system, gut and more. Follow these management tips for better overall health.
-
Nasal Spray That Fights Covid? You Might Already Have It At Home
In addition to showing a marked reduction in coronavirus infections, the azelastine group also displayed fewer symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infections.
-
Metformin Cuts Risk Of Long COVID By 64%: Why The Diabetes Pill Is Not For Everyone
A UK study reveals that metformin, India's most prescribed diabetes medication, may slash the risk of Long COVID by 64%.
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Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
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"Just Kill That Woman": Old Video Of Covid Patient's Treatment Surfaces
Police have registered an FIR against a doctor of a government hospital in Maharashtra for allegedly instructing a colleague to "kill" a Covid patient during the 2021 pandemic.
