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Ebola Explainer: Are Caregivers At A Higher Risk Of Catching The Bundibugyo Virus?
WHO experts warn that caregivers, family members, and frontline health workers face the highest risk of Ebola infection due to close contact with patients and bodily fluids. Here's how the virus spreads, who is most vulnerable, and how to stay protected.
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1 Of 2 Patients With Ebola-Like Symptoms Tests Negative In Brazil
Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked to Ebola, officials said, though one...
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Ebola Patient In Italy Hospital Awaits Test Results
Rome, June 1 (IANS) Italy's Ministry of Health has said that in a suspected case of Ebola in Cagliari, investigations are underway on a patient who returned from Congo and is now in the Sardinian capital, local media reported.
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Rare Bundibugyo Strain Of Ebola Cause Of Outbreak In Africa, Cases Outpace Response
WHO has declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
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The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
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Menstrual Blood Can Help Detect Endometriosis Without Surgery, Reveals Study
A new study published in the Nature journal has identified a way to detect endometriosis without the need for invasive surgery. Here is what the study found and how it can affect women's healthcare outcomes.
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Oura Ring 5 Launched With Smaller Design, AI Health Features, Blood Pressure Tracking: Price, Specifications
Oura Ring 5 was launched globally on Wednesday as the latest model in the company's smart ring lineup. As per the company, the wearable has a significantly smaller design compared to the Oura Ring 4 and comes with upgraded sensors, new health-tracking capabilities, and AI-powered wellness features. Alongside the Ring 5, Oura has also introduced sev...
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Ebola Outbreak: Aid Reaches Congo Epicentre As WHO Chief Arrives
Ebola outbreak in Congo worsens as aid reaches epicentre. WHO chief visits Kinshasa amid rising cases, deaths, and challenges in containing the ebola outbreak.
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Iron Supplements: Why Pairing Them With This Fruit Juice Fixes Anaemia Faster
India faces a public health burden with anaemia that affects women and children. Here is what a new study on iron supplements found, which could help treat anaemia faster.
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World Nutrition Day 2026: 4 Nutrition Science Concepts That Changed Global Dietary Trends
On World Nutrition Day 2026, here are the 4 nutrition concepts that changed global dietary trends.
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Xi Vowed To Curb Smoking, But Cigarette Sales Tell A Different China Story
China's cigarette packaging also looks strikingly different from that in many countries. Instead of graphic health warnings, packs typically feature a single-line caution alongside national imagery such as pandas or the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
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Oura Ring 4 Review: An Always-on Solution to Effective Health Tracking
Oura’s Ring 4 arrives a bit too late to India, a good four years after its global launch. It offers good activity tracking and excellent sleep tracking, but has a few flaws in terms of functionality. And there’s also the fact that a lot of its features are blocked behind a subscription plan. Our review explains why it functions better as a pass...
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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
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Modi Warns Of Dangers As Heatwave Grips India
PM Modi warns of deadly heatwave in India, water shortages, and rising heatstroke deaths. Vulnerable groups at risk.
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Ebola Outbreak: Why RT-PCR Is The Gold Standard For Testing Infections
According to WHO, it can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola disease from other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, meningitis and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.
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Ebola Explainer: Are Caregivers At A Higher Risk Of Catching The Bundibugyo Virus?
WHO experts warn that caregivers, family members, and frontline health workers face the highest risk of Ebola infection due to close contact with patients and bodily fluids. Here's how the virus spreads, who is most vulnerable, and how to stay protected.
-
1 Of 2 Patients With Ebola-Like Symptoms Tests Negative In Brazil
Two patients who recently arrived in Brazil from African countries have been put in isolation after showing symptoms linked to Ebola, officials said, though one...
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Ebola Patient In Italy Hospital Awaits Test Results
Rome, June 1 (IANS) Italy's Ministry of Health has said that in a suspected case of Ebola in Cagliari, investigations are underway on a patient who returned from Congo and is now in the Sardinian capital, local media reported.
-
Rare Bundibugyo Strain Of Ebola Cause Of Outbreak In Africa, Cases Outpace Response
WHO has declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
-
The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
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Menstrual Blood Can Help Detect Endometriosis Without Surgery, Reveals Study
A new study published in the Nature journal has identified a way to detect endometriosis without the need for invasive surgery. Here is what the study found and how it can affect women's healthcare outcomes.
-
Oura Ring 5 Launched With Smaller Design, AI Health Features, Blood Pressure Tracking: Price, Specifications
Oura Ring 5 was launched globally on Wednesday as the latest model in the company's smart ring lineup. As per the company, the wearable has a significantly smaller design compared to the Oura Ring 4 and comes with upgraded sensors, new health-tracking capabilities, and AI-powered wellness features. Alongside the Ring 5, Oura has also introduced sev...
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Ebola Outbreak: Aid Reaches Congo Epicentre As WHO Chief Arrives
Ebola outbreak in Congo worsens as aid reaches epicentre. WHO chief visits Kinshasa amid rising cases, deaths, and challenges in containing the ebola outbreak.
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Iron Supplements: Why Pairing Them With This Fruit Juice Fixes Anaemia Faster
India faces a public health burden with anaemia that affects women and children. Here is what a new study on iron supplements found, which could help treat anaemia faster.
-
World Nutrition Day 2026: 4 Nutrition Science Concepts That Changed Global Dietary Trends
On World Nutrition Day 2026, here are the 4 nutrition concepts that changed global dietary trends.
-
Xi Vowed To Curb Smoking, But Cigarette Sales Tell A Different China Story
China's cigarette packaging also looks strikingly different from that in many countries. Instead of graphic health warnings, packs typically feature a single-line caution alongside national imagery such as pandas or the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
-
Oura Ring 4 Review: An Always-on Solution to Effective Health Tracking
Oura’s Ring 4 arrives a bit too late to India, a good four years after its global launch. It offers good activity tracking and excellent sleep tracking, but has a few flaws in terms of functionality. And there’s also the fact that a lot of its features are blocked behind a subscription plan. Our review explains why it functions better as a pass...
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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
-
Modi Warns Of Dangers As Heatwave Grips India
PM Modi warns of deadly heatwave in India, water shortages, and rising heatstroke deaths. Vulnerable groups at risk.
-
Ebola Outbreak: Why RT-PCR Is The Gold Standard For Testing Infections
According to WHO, it can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola disease from other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, meningitis and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.
