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Sanitary Pad Safety: Experts Stress Safer Top-Sheets For Menstrual Hygiene
Health experts have urged women to pay greater attention to the top-sheet (upper layer) of sanitary pads, saying it plays a key role in maintaining intimate hygiene, preventing irritation and reducing the risk of infections during menstruation.
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Can Using Sanitary Pads In Summer Trigger Fungal Infections? Doctors Answer
Hot and humid weather can increase intimate discomfort during periods, especially when sanitary pads are worn for long hours. Experts explain how sweat, moisture, friction, and poor ventilation may raise the risk of irritation and fungal infections.
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Can Beard Fungal Infections Spread? What Men Need To Know About Tinea Barbae
Tinea barbae is a relatively uncommon fungal infection that affects hair follicles in the beard and moustache region, usually in adult men.
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What Colour Is Your Tongue? Here's What It Says About Your Health
Your tongue's colour, coating and texture can reveal early signs of dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, infections and even oral cancer. Doctors explain what different tongue colours may indicate and when you should seek medical attention.
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Indian Techie, 37, Dies In California After Battling Valley Fever For A Month
A GoFundMe page started by his cousin, Rama Koteswara Rao, said Chiranjeevi first fell ill in April with symptoms that appeared similar to a common flu.
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Prevention Of Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI): Simple Steps To Stay Protected
Preventing invasive fungal infections starts with managing the conditions that make a person vulnerable in the first place. For people with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels well controlled is one of the most important things they can do.
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Are Acrylic Nails Doing Irreversible Damage To Your Health?
Acrylic nails may increase the aesthetic value of your nails, but you may be causing irreversible damage to your health. Here are the health risks associated with acrylic nails, as explained by Dr Kiran Sethi, and why certain people should stay away
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Fungal Infections In Intimate Areas: Doctor Explains Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Fungal infections in intimate areas are common but often ignored. A doctor explains causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention tips, highlighting why hygiene, diabetes control, and timely medical care are crucial.
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Reusing Gym Clothes In Summer Can Increase Risk Of Skin Infections And Delayed Recovery, Warns Doctor
Medical observations show that damp and reused fabrics act as carriers for both fungal and bacterial organisms.
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50 Scientists Identify 5 Ways To Combat Dangerous Drug-Resistant Fungi
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A team of researchers said on Wednesday that an increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems.
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Doctor Explains What Your Tongue Reveals About Your Health
Dr Vishakha lists out some signals that can help you catch potential health problems early and take better care of yourself.
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Warm, Moist And Itchy: 7 Fungal Infections You Must Protect Against In Summers
Hot, humid Indian summers create the perfect conditions for fungal infections. From ringworm to athlete's foot, experts warn of rising cases. Here are 7 common infections, symptoms to watch and prevention tips.
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Medical Breakthrough: Scientists Awarded 1 Million Pounds For Life-Saving Brain Cancer Gel
UK scientists awarded £1m to develop smart gel using plasma tech, offering new hope for brain cancer, skin disease and fungal infection treatments.
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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Dark Underarms? Dermatologist Lists Causes, Says "It's Absolutely Normal"
After advocating that dark underarms "don't need any treatment", Dr Gurveen Waraich Garekar reveals the underlying causes of pigmentation. "Most of the time, treatment is for treating the cause," she explains.
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Sanitary Pad Safety: Experts Stress Safer Top-Sheets For Menstrual Hygiene
Health experts have urged women to pay greater attention to the top-sheet (upper layer) of sanitary pads, saying it plays a key role in maintaining intimate hygiene, preventing irritation and reducing the risk of infections during menstruation.
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Can Using Sanitary Pads In Summer Trigger Fungal Infections? Doctors Answer
Hot and humid weather can increase intimate discomfort during periods, especially when sanitary pads are worn for long hours. Experts explain how sweat, moisture, friction, and poor ventilation may raise the risk of irritation and fungal infections.
-
Can Beard Fungal Infections Spread? What Men Need To Know About Tinea Barbae
Tinea barbae is a relatively uncommon fungal infection that affects hair follicles in the beard and moustache region, usually in adult men.
-
What Colour Is Your Tongue? Here's What It Says About Your Health
Your tongue's colour, coating and texture can reveal early signs of dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, infections and even oral cancer. Doctors explain what different tongue colours may indicate and when you should seek medical attention.
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Indian Techie, 37, Dies In California After Battling Valley Fever For A Month
A GoFundMe page started by his cousin, Rama Koteswara Rao, said Chiranjeevi first fell ill in April with symptoms that appeared similar to a common flu.
-
Prevention Of Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI): Simple Steps To Stay Protected
Preventing invasive fungal infections starts with managing the conditions that make a person vulnerable in the first place. For people with diabetes, keeping blood sugar levels well controlled is one of the most important things they can do.
-
Are Acrylic Nails Doing Irreversible Damage To Your Health?
Acrylic nails may increase the aesthetic value of your nails, but you may be causing irreversible damage to your health. Here are the health risks associated with acrylic nails, as explained by Dr Kiran Sethi, and why certain people should stay away
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Fungal Infections In Intimate Areas: Doctor Explains Causes, Treatment, Prevention
Fungal infections in intimate areas are common but often ignored. A doctor explains causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention tips, highlighting why hygiene, diabetes control, and timely medical care are crucial.
-
Reusing Gym Clothes In Summer Can Increase Risk Of Skin Infections And Delayed Recovery, Warns Doctor
Medical observations show that damp and reused fabrics act as carriers for both fungal and bacterial organisms.
-
50 Scientists Identify 5 Ways To Combat Dangerous Drug-Resistant Fungi
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A team of researchers said on Wednesday that an increasing number of fungi are becoming resistant to medication, posing serious risks for patients with weakened immune systems.
-
Doctor Explains What Your Tongue Reveals About Your Health
Dr Vishakha lists out some signals that can help you catch potential health problems early and take better care of yourself.
-
Warm, Moist And Itchy: 7 Fungal Infections You Must Protect Against In Summers
Hot, humid Indian summers create the perfect conditions for fungal infections. From ringworm to athlete's foot, experts warn of rising cases. Here are 7 common infections, symptoms to watch and prevention tips.
-
Medical Breakthrough: Scientists Awarded 1 Million Pounds For Life-Saving Brain Cancer Gel
UK scientists awarded £1m to develop smart gel using plasma tech, offering new hope for brain cancer, skin disease and fungal infection treatments.
-
Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
-
Dark Underarms? Dermatologist Lists Causes, Says "It's Absolutely Normal"
After advocating that dark underarms "don't need any treatment", Dr Gurveen Waraich Garekar reveals the underlying causes of pigmentation. "Most of the time, treatment is for treating the cause," she explains.
