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Man Crashed Into A Deer. Days Later, He Developed A Rare Infection
A 39-year-old man developed a rare bacterial infection after a deer crashed through his windscreen. Doctors eventually discovered tularemia, likely caused by exposure to the infected animal's blood and bodily fluids.
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Beyond The Health Check-Up: Why Early Intervention Is The Next Step In Preventive Healthcare
The future of preventive healthcare may therefore involve a shift from episodic testing to continuous risk management.
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Could Inflammation Be The Missing Piece In The Heart Disease Puzzle?
Chronic arterial inflammation often develops silently without obvious outward signals in its early stages. However, as arterial narrowing progresses, patients may experience warning signs of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
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45-Year-Old Noida Woman Donates Kidney To Younger Brother With Chronic Kidney Disease
For the family, however, the significance of the transplant goes beyond the medical outcome.
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Beyond Standard Lipid Profiles: What An ApoB Blood Test Reveals About Your Real Heart Risk
An ApoB blood test could reveal real heart disease risk. Here is how it can measure your risk of developing heart-related health issues, and the exact values that indicate increased risk.
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Fatty Liver Disease Is Rising Fast And Most People Don't Know They Have It
As India continues to grapple with rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, fatty liver disease can no longer be viewed as a niche liver condition or a problem restricted to major cities.
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Chinese Woman Develops Brain Disorder After Water-Only Diet: "Walk Resembles A Penguin"
She was taken to hospital with a range of neurological symptoms, including confusion, memory problems, difficulty moving her eyes and severe problems with balance.
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Coffee May Be Good For Your Liver: Gastroenterologist Explains Why He Drinks It Every Morning
Research has linked regular coffee consumption with lower risks of several liver conditions.
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MCD Steps Up Vector-Borne Disease Control As H1N1 Cases Rise
The MCD said its teams had detected mosquito breeding at 1,01,107 spots between January 1 and August 22, issued 81,143 legal notices and launched 6,927 prosecutions.
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Salman Khan's Body Double Parvez Kazi Undergoes Heart Surgery: When Is It Needed?
The need for stents or surgery in coronary blockages depends on blockage location, severity, symptoms, and heart function, not just the number of blockages.
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8-Year-Old Dies From Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Found In Warm Freshwater
Louisiana girl, 8, dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. Learn how Naegleria fowleri infects the brain and causes illness.
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What Is Black Lung Disease And Why Are Cases Soaring In West Viginia, USA?
When coal dust is repeatedly inhaled over time, it causes scarring in the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. There is no treatment to reverse the damage
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Erica Schwartz Takes Helm At US CDC Promising To Restore Trust, Address Workforce Decline
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promised Wednesday to advocate for the agency while acknowledging that congressionally funded programs lacked staff and employees were feeling burned out
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A Baby's Sweet Scent Was A Deadly Warning Sign: Maple Syrup Urine Disease Explained
Maple Syrup Urine Disease is a rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot properly break down three particular amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. These are known as branched-chain amino acids and are found naturally in protein-rich foods.
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Is Alzheimer's Becoming A Women's Health Concern? Doctor Explains
Women make up a disproportionate share of people living with dementia. Longer life expectancy is one reason, but genetics, menopause, vascular health and unequal access to education and healthcare may also shape women's Alzheimer's risk
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Man Crashed Into A Deer. Days Later, He Developed A Rare Infection
A 39-year-old man developed a rare bacterial infection after a deer crashed through his windscreen. Doctors eventually discovered tularemia, likely caused by exposure to the infected animal's blood and bodily fluids.
-
Beyond The Health Check-Up: Why Early Intervention Is The Next Step In Preventive Healthcare
The future of preventive healthcare may therefore involve a shift from episodic testing to continuous risk management.
-
Could Inflammation Be The Missing Piece In The Heart Disease Puzzle?
Chronic arterial inflammation often develops silently without obvious outward signals in its early stages. However, as arterial narrowing progresses, patients may experience warning signs of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
-
45-Year-Old Noida Woman Donates Kidney To Younger Brother With Chronic Kidney Disease
For the family, however, the significance of the transplant goes beyond the medical outcome.
-
Beyond Standard Lipid Profiles: What An ApoB Blood Test Reveals About Your Real Heart Risk
An ApoB blood test could reveal real heart disease risk. Here is how it can measure your risk of developing heart-related health issues, and the exact values that indicate increased risk.
-
Fatty Liver Disease Is Rising Fast And Most People Don't Know They Have It
As India continues to grapple with rising rates of obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders, fatty liver disease can no longer be viewed as a niche liver condition or a problem restricted to major cities.
-
Chinese Woman Develops Brain Disorder After Water-Only Diet: "Walk Resembles A Penguin"
She was taken to hospital with a range of neurological symptoms, including confusion, memory problems, difficulty moving her eyes and severe problems with balance.
-
Coffee May Be Good For Your Liver: Gastroenterologist Explains Why He Drinks It Every Morning
Research has linked regular coffee consumption with lower risks of several liver conditions.
-
MCD Steps Up Vector-Borne Disease Control As H1N1 Cases Rise
The MCD said its teams had detected mosquito breeding at 1,01,107 spots between January 1 and August 22, issued 81,143 legal notices and launched 6,927 prosecutions.
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Salman Khan's Body Double Parvez Kazi Undergoes Heart Surgery: When Is It Needed?
The need for stents or surgery in coronary blockages depends on blockage location, severity, symptoms, and heart function, not just the number of blockages.
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8-Year-Old Dies From Deadly Brain-Eating Amoeba Found In Warm Freshwater
Louisiana girl, 8, dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater. Learn how Naegleria fowleri infects the brain and causes illness.
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What Is Black Lung Disease And Why Are Cases Soaring In West Viginia, USA?
When coal dust is repeatedly inhaled over time, it causes scarring in the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. There is no treatment to reverse the damage
-
Erica Schwartz Takes Helm At US CDC Promising To Restore Trust, Address Workforce Decline
The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention promised Wednesday to advocate for the agency while acknowledging that congressionally funded programs lacked staff and employees were feeling burned out
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A Baby's Sweet Scent Was A Deadly Warning Sign: Maple Syrup Urine Disease Explained
Maple Syrup Urine Disease is a rare genetic disorder in which the body cannot properly break down three particular amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine. These are known as branched-chain amino acids and are found naturally in protein-rich foods.
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Is Alzheimer's Becoming A Women's Health Concern? Doctor Explains
Women make up a disproportionate share of people living with dementia. Longer life expectancy is one reason, but genetics, menopause, vascular health and unequal access to education and healthcare may also shape women's Alzheimer's risk
