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World Liver Day 2026: Experts Say Young Indians Most Affected, Treatment Costs Double In 3 Years
Liver disease cases and treatment costs are surging in India, with younger people and smaller cities increasingly affected. Experts warn of a "silent epidemic" and urge early screening, lifestyle changes, and better financial preparedness.
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How "Joy Bangla" Became Bengal's Name For A Viral Eye Epidemic
In 1971, Bengal witnessed an overlap of war, refugee migration from Bangladesh, and a fast-spreading eye epidemic. The slogan "Joy Bangla" casts a long shadow, with Bengalis calling conjunctivitis by that name even today.
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Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
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HbA1c Or Fasting Plasma Glucose: Which One Is Better For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Diabetes is typically diagnosed through tests that measure blood sugar levels, with HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) being the most common.
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What Are Semaglutide Generics? Here's Why They Matter More In India Now
Semaglutide works by imitating the natural hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which plays a key role in managing blood sugar.
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Denmark's Historic Public Health Triumph: First EU Nation To Eliminate Mother-To-Child HIV, Syphilis
Denmark has become the first European Union nation certified by the World Health Organization for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, marking a major public health milestone achieved through universal healthcare.
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Dim Indoor Lighting, Not Just Screen Exposure, Is Causing The Global Nearsightedness Epidemic: Study
The research was conducted by scientists at the SUNY College of Optometry and published in the journal Cell Reports.
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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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World Liver Day 2026: Experts Say Young Indians Most Affected, Treatment Costs Double In 3 Years
Liver disease cases and treatment costs are surging in India, with younger people and smaller cities increasingly affected. Experts warn of a "silent epidemic" and urge early screening, lifestyle changes, and better financial preparedness.
-
How "Joy Bangla" Became Bengal's Name For A Viral Eye Epidemic
In 1971, Bengal witnessed an overlap of war, refugee migration from Bangladesh, and a fast-spreading eye epidemic. The slogan "Joy Bangla" casts a long shadow, with Bengalis calling conjunctivitis by that name even today.
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Vaccine Gaps Fuel Bangladesh's Deadly Measles Crisis
Rocking her baby to soothe his searing pain and gasping breaths, 18-year-old Rubia Akhtar Brishti recounts how her son nearly died...
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The Silent Epidemic: Is Speech Delay In Indian Children Due To Excessive Screen Time?
Screen time in young children is not always given enough attention in modern parenting; however, it is now being recognized as a silent epidemic in child development.
-
HbA1c Or Fasting Plasma Glucose: Which One Is Better For Diagnosing Diabetes?
Diabetes is typically diagnosed through tests that measure blood sugar levels, with HbA1c and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) being the most common.
-
What Are Semaglutide Generics? Here's Why They Matter More In India Now
Semaglutide works by imitating the natural hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which plays a key role in managing blood sugar.
-
Denmark's Historic Public Health Triumph: First EU Nation To Eliminate Mother-To-Child HIV, Syphilis
Denmark has become the first European Union nation certified by the World Health Organization for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, marking a major public health milestone achieved through universal healthcare.
-
Dim Indoor Lighting, Not Just Screen Exposure, Is Causing The Global Nearsightedness Epidemic: Study
The research was conducted by scientists at the SUNY College of Optometry and published in the journal Cell Reports.
-
Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
