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6-Year-Old Dies After Dog Bite Despite Vaccination: 7 Possible Causes
Rabies is a serious and often fatal disease if not treated promptly. Awareness of the initial symptoms and appropriate post-exposure vaccination is essential to prevent severe outcomes.
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Better Disease Surveillance, Lab Testing Key To Fighting Flu Rise: Centre At Chintan Shivir With WHO
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
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Advanced White Blood Cell Testing To Identify HIV Disease Strongly Recommended By WHO
CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, said the WHO.
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Preventive Health Will Matter Most In 2026: What Doctors Learned From 2025 And How To Move Forward
Doctors are now saying that unless India builds a culture of proactive health, avoidable diseases will continue to take lives, drain families financially, and overburden the healthcare system.
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2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
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Ozempic Too Costly? 7 Cheaper And Clinically Approved Alternatives Available In India
Ozempic has hit the Indian market and will be available at Rs 2,200 per week. But did you know that there are alternatives which can also aid in weight loss?
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No Autism Risk From Vaccines: WHO Debunks US CDCs Autism Claims
Reaffirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the recent claims made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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India's Medical Plan Costs Expected To Outpace Global Average In 2026: Report
The employee medical plan costs in India are expected to rise by 11.5 per cent in 2026, down from 13 per cent projected for 2025, according to a report on Thursday.
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Why Heart Attacks Spike In Winter: Doctor Explains Risks And Prevention Tips
While heart attacks happen throughout the year, its prevalence increases during winters. There are several factors that contribute to this spike. Read on to know about some of the factors that increase the risk of heart attack during winters.
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Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
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Brazil Approves World's First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar.
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Cocoa And Tea Can Help Prevent Heart Damage Caused By Prolonged Sitting: New Study
A recent study from the University of Birmingham found that eating foods that are rich in flavanols may help protect men's blood vessels from the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Read on to know more about the study.
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Haldi Benefits For Heart Health: Harvard-Trained Doctor Shares Turmeric Tips
Turmeric or haldi, packed with curcumin and other properties, has many heart health benefits to offer.
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6-Year-Old Dies After Dog Bite Despite Vaccination: 7 Possible Causes
Rabies is a serious and often fatal disease if not treated promptly. Awareness of the initial symptoms and appropriate post-exposure vaccination is essential to prevent severe outcomes.
-
Better Disease Surveillance, Lab Testing Key To Fighting Flu Rise: Centre At Chintan Shivir With WHO
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to integrate surveillance and strengthen labs to combat influenza, said the Health Ministry on Tuesday.
-
Advanced White Blood Cell Testing To Identify HIV Disease Strongly Recommended By WHO
CD4 tests is strongly recommended as the preferred method to identify advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV, said the WHO.
-
Preventive Health Will Matter Most In 2026: What Doctors Learned From 2025 And How To Move Forward
Doctors are now saying that unless India builds a culture of proactive health, avoidable diseases will continue to take lives, drain families financially, and overburden the healthcare system.
-
2026 Needs A National Obesity Strategy: Doctor Explains Why Weight Is Now A Public Health Emergency
The rising obesity trend is seriously worrying and requires urgent, dedicated and consistent intervention on both micro and macro scales.
-
Ozempic Too Costly? 7 Cheaper And Clinically Approved Alternatives Available In India
Ozempic has hit the Indian market and will be available at Rs 2,200 per week. But did you know that there are alternatives which can also aid in weight loss?
-
No Autism Risk From Vaccines: WHO Debunks US CDCs Autism Claims
Reaffirming that there is no link between vaccines and autism, the World Health Organization (WHO) has refuted the recent claims made by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
-
India's Medical Plan Costs Expected To Outpace Global Average In 2026: Report
The employee medical plan costs in India are expected to rise by 11.5 per cent in 2026, down from 13 per cent projected for 2025, according to a report on Thursday.
-
Why Heart Attacks Spike In Winter: Doctor Explains Risks And Prevention Tips
While heart attacks happen throughout the year, its prevalence increases during winters. There are several factors that contribute to this spike. Read on to know about some of the factors that increase the risk of heart attack during winters.
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Mosquito Myths That Need To Buzz Off: What Really Spreads Dengue And Malaria
Many myths about mosquitoes persist. Some hold a grain of truth, others are outdated or plain wrong.
-
Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
-
Brazil Approves World's First Single-Dose Dengue Vaccine
Brazilian authorities on Wednesday approved the world's first single-dose dengue vaccine, which they hailed as a "historic" achievement as cases of the mosquito-borne disease soar.
-
Cocoa And Tea Can Help Prevent Heart Damage Caused By Prolonged Sitting: New Study
A recent study from the University of Birmingham found that eating foods that are rich in flavanols may help protect men's blood vessels from the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Read on to know more about the study.
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Haldi Benefits For Heart Health: Harvard-Trained Doctor Shares Turmeric Tips
Turmeric or haldi, packed with curcumin and other properties, has many heart health benefits to offer.
