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Tired Of Bloating? 5 Diagnostic Tests That Reveal Exactly What Your Gut Needs
Bloating can be related to various gut issues and identifying them in a timely manner is vital. Dr Manisha Arora explains why you may need to seek diagnostic tests for your gut.
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Prolonged Fever, Weakness And Anaemia May Indicate Blood Cancer: Doctors
Doctors warn that persistent fever, weakness and anaemia may signal blood cancer. Experts stress early diagnosis and timely treatment can improve recovery and save lives.
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Are Some Cancers Worse Than Others? What Scientists Say
Scientists say some cancers are biologically more aggressive than others, but outcomes depend on many factors including tumour type, stage, genetics, treatment response, and early detection.
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Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
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India Issues Travel Advisory For Ebola-Hit Countries: How Airport Screenings Help Control Outbreaks
India's new Ebola travel advisory highlights how airport screenings, contact tracing, quarantine protocols, and surveillance systems help countries detect infectious diseases early, prevent outbreaks, and strengthen global public health preparedness.
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Ebola Outbreak: Over 900 Suspected Cases In Congo, Says WHO Chief
Geneva, May 25 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) scales up surveillance in its Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Grade 1 Fatty Liver Ultrasound: What Your Routine Scan Report Actually Means
An ultrasound of your liver could determine your liver's current state. Here is what 'Grade 1 Fatty Liver Ultrasound' means, and Dr Sanjay Goja explains how to stop the progression of the liver disease.
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India Strengthens Ebola Screening, Centre Holds High-Level Review Meet After WHO Alert
India has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures after fresh concerns over Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa. The Health Ministry says no Ebola case has been detected in India, while states and UTs have been asked to strengthen sc
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Ebola, Hantavirus Show World's Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a...
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Why Is An Endoscopy Done? Common Reasons Doctors Recommend It
Experts say most endoscopies are generally safe and well tolerated. Patients are often given sedation to reduce discomfort and anxiety.
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Many Indians Don't Know Their Blood Pressure Numbers: Doctor Explains Screening Gap
One of the biggest concerns is that many Indians do not know their blood pressure numbers simply because they have never been tested. Unlike illnesses that cause pain, fever, or discomfort, high blood pressure does not make people feel immediately si
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Ebola Outbreak In South Africa Kills 65: How Does The Disease Spread?
According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), around 246 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in Ituri province. Most infections have been detected in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.
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Can A Simple 2-Finger Pulse Test Reveal Heart Problems? Doctor Explains
Cardiologists say this basic self-check cannot diagnose heart disease, it can sometimes help detect early warning signs that should not be ignored.
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Tired Of Bloating? 5 Diagnostic Tests That Reveal Exactly What Your Gut Needs
Bloating can be related to various gut issues and identifying them in a timely manner is vital. Dr Manisha Arora explains why you may need to seek diagnostic tests for your gut.
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Prolonged Fever, Weakness And Anaemia May Indicate Blood Cancer: Doctors
Doctors warn that persistent fever, weakness and anaemia may signal blood cancer. Experts stress early diagnosis and timely treatment can improve recovery and save lives.
-
Are Some Cancers Worse Than Others? What Scientists Say
Scientists say some cancers are biologically more aggressive than others, but outcomes depend on many factors including tumour type, stage, genetics, treatment response, and early detection.
-
Are Annual Health Checkups Enough To Detect Lifestyle Diseases?
An annual checkup acts more like a "snapshot" of your health at one specific point in time. However, lifestyle diseases can evolve gradually between screenings without obvious symptoms.
-
India Issues Travel Advisory For Ebola-Hit Countries: How Airport Screenings Help Control Outbreaks
India's new Ebola travel advisory highlights how airport screenings, contact tracing, quarantine protocols, and surveillance systems help countries detect infectious diseases early, prevent outbreaks, and strengthen global public health preparedness.
-
Ebola Outbreak: Over 900 Suspected Cases In Congo, Says WHO Chief
Geneva, May 25 (IANS) World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) scales up surveillance in its Ebola response, more than 900 suspected cases have been identified
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
-
AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Grade 1 Fatty Liver Ultrasound: What Your Routine Scan Report Actually Means
An ultrasound of your liver could determine your liver's current state. Here is what 'Grade 1 Fatty Liver Ultrasound' means, and Dr Sanjay Goja explains how to stop the progression of the liver disease.
-
India Strengthens Ebola Screening, Centre Holds High-Level Review Meet After WHO Alert
India has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures after fresh concerns over Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Africa. The Health Ministry says no Ebola case has been detected in India, while states and UTs have been asked to strengthen sc
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Ebola, Hantavirus Show World's Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a...
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Why Is An Endoscopy Done? Common Reasons Doctors Recommend It
Experts say most endoscopies are generally safe and well tolerated. Patients are often given sedation to reduce discomfort and anxiety.
-
Many Indians Don't Know Their Blood Pressure Numbers: Doctor Explains Screening Gap
One of the biggest concerns is that many Indians do not know their blood pressure numbers simply because they have never been tested. Unlike illnesses that cause pain, fever, or discomfort, high blood pressure does not make people feel immediately si
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Ebola Outbreak In South Africa Kills 65: How Does The Disease Spread?
According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), around 246 suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in Ituri province. Most infections have been detected in the Mongwalu and Rwampara health zones.
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Can A Simple 2-Finger Pulse Test Reveal Heart Problems? Doctor Explains
Cardiologists say this basic self-check cannot diagnose heart disease, it can sometimes help detect early warning signs that should not be ignored.
