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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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Summer Heat Can Dehydrate You Faster Than You Think: Doctors Explain How To Stay Safe
The summer heat can dehydrate you faster than you think. Here is what Dr Aijaz Ilmi and Dr Meenakshi N explain about dehydration and why people need to hydrate consciously.
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Asha Bhosle Dies Following A Chest Infection: Warning Signs And Common Causes Of The Infection In The Elderly
The signs and symptoms of chest infection among elderly can be different from that of younger patients. Read on to know the warning signs, causes and prevention of chest infections in the elderly.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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Mammootty Opens Up About Temporarily Losing Smell And Taste Senses: Why Does Temporary Sensory Loss Happen, And How To Recover?
Malayalam star Mammootty recently opened up about a quiet health struggle. Here are the possible reasons behind why he lost his sense of taste and smell, and how to recover effectively.
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How 'Project Empathy' Helps Preserve Nagaland's Oral History Collections
A project themed on empathy is bringing a positive change, without any fanfare, in Nagaland after it guided college students to return to their communities and engage in intimate conversations with elders.
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Rise In Fake Mental Hospitals And Insurance Fraud Highlights Challenges In China's Ageing Population
Rise in fake mental hospitals, and insurance scams in China shines a spotlight on how the country is struggling to deal with its ageing population, according to a media report.
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Kerala Dialysis Patient Deaths Expose High Infection Risks Faced By Kidney Disease Patients
After two dialysis patients died at a Kerala government hospital, concerns mount over infection and mortality risks in people on dialysis. Experts say dialysis patients face significantly higher risks of serious infections and death, underscoring the
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Nurse Was Under Stress Due To Workload. So He Killed 10 Of His Patients
A court in western Germany has sentenced a palliative care nurse to life in prison for murdering 10 of his patients and trying to kill 27 others.
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How To Keep Elders With Dementia Safe During Winter, Amid Rising Pollution Levels
Having cared for hundreds of elders over the years, we've learned that winter demands not just physical warmth, but heightened empathy and proactive engagement.
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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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Summer Heat Can Dehydrate You Faster Than You Think: Doctors Explain How To Stay Safe
The summer heat can dehydrate you faster than you think. Here is what Dr Aijaz Ilmi and Dr Meenakshi N explain about dehydration and why people need to hydrate consciously.
-
Asha Bhosle Dies Following A Chest Infection: Warning Signs And Common Causes Of The Infection In The Elderly
The signs and symptoms of chest infection among elderly can be different from that of younger patients. Read on to know the warning signs, causes and prevention of chest infections in the elderly.
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The Invisible Killer: How 'Heat Pockets' In Your Locality Are Straining Your Heart
The prevalence of heat pockets in your locality is putting stress on your heart. Here are the possible reasons behind why urban cities aren't cooling down at night and why cities need a heart-first plan to avoid a public health crisis.
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Mammootty Opens Up About Temporarily Losing Smell And Taste Senses: Why Does Temporary Sensory Loss Happen, And How To Recover?
Malayalam star Mammootty recently opened up about a quiet health struggle. Here are the possible reasons behind why he lost his sense of taste and smell, and how to recover effectively.
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How 'Project Empathy' Helps Preserve Nagaland's Oral History Collections
A project themed on empathy is bringing a positive change, without any fanfare, in Nagaland after it guided college students to return to their communities and engage in intimate conversations with elders.
-
Rise In Fake Mental Hospitals And Insurance Fraud Highlights Challenges In China's Ageing Population
Rise in fake mental hospitals, and insurance scams in China shines a spotlight on how the country is struggling to deal with its ageing population, according to a media report.
-
Kerala Dialysis Patient Deaths Expose High Infection Risks Faced By Kidney Disease Patients
After two dialysis patients died at a Kerala government hospital, concerns mount over infection and mortality risks in people on dialysis. Experts say dialysis patients face significantly higher risks of serious infections and death, underscoring the
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Nurse Was Under Stress Due To Workload. So He Killed 10 Of His Patients
A court in western Germany has sentenced a palliative care nurse to life in prison for murdering 10 of his patients and trying to kill 27 others.
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How To Keep Elders With Dementia Safe During Winter, Amid Rising Pollution Levels
Having cared for hundreds of elders over the years, we've learned that winter demands not just physical warmth, but heightened empathy and proactive engagement.
