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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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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
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Your 'Germ-Free' Habits Might Be Hurting Your Immunity: Why The Hygiene Hypothesis Matters Beyond Childhood
Your 99.9% germ-free habits may be hurting long-term immunity. Here is what the hygiene hypothesis says about how these germ-free habits can impact your gut and overall immune function.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur Leads To Culling Of Over 22,000 Poultry
Nearly 4,744 chickens died at a state poultry farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with tests confirming bird flu as the cause.
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Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
A district-level nutrition initiative in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has reported improvements in maternal health and birth weights after a year of targeted support for underweight pregnant women.
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Bengaluru Garbage Crisis: How Lack Of Sanitation In Urban Areas Affects Community Health
When waste management is disrupted, it creates filthy conditions that breed illness for entire communities. Piles of uncollected garbage turn streets into health hazards, spreading germs and toxins that affect health.
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Repeated Stomach Issues? Doctors Flag Water, Hygiene Risks Beyond Food
Doctors say recurring diarrhea, typhoid and stomach infections may not always be food-related. Contaminated water and poor hygiene are major triggers of waterborne diseases, causing lakhs of deaths globally each year.
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu's Namakkal Poultry Farms Up Preventive Measures
Poultry farms across Namakkal district have strengthened biosecurity and sanitation measures following a statewide advisory issued by the Tamil Nadu government after cases of avian influenza and unusual bird deaths were reported
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Bird Flu Myths Busted: 6 Common Misconceptions You Need To Stop Believing
Reports of a possible bird flu outbreak has caused panic and confusion among consumers. Debunking myths and misconceptions can help people make the right choice.
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Menstrual Hygiene Integral To Right To Life And Education, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday held that access to menstrual hygiene is an integral part of a girl childs right to life, dignity, health and education, and issued a comprehensive set of mandatory directions to all states.
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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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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
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Your 'Germ-Free' Habits Might Be Hurting Your Immunity: Why The Hygiene Hypothesis Matters Beyond Childhood
Your 99.9% germ-free habits may be hurting long-term immunity. Here is what the hygiene hypothesis says about how these germ-free habits can impact your gut and overall immune function.
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Bird Flu Outbreak In Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur Leads To Culling Of Over 22,000 Poultry
Nearly 4,744 chickens died at a state poultry farm in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, with tests confirming bird flu as the cause.
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Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
A district-level nutrition initiative in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has reported improvements in maternal health and birth weights after a year of targeted support for underweight pregnant women.
-
Bengaluru Garbage Crisis: How Lack Of Sanitation In Urban Areas Affects Community Health
When waste management is disrupted, it creates filthy conditions that breed illness for entire communities. Piles of uncollected garbage turn streets into health hazards, spreading germs and toxins that affect health.
-
Repeated Stomach Issues? Doctors Flag Water, Hygiene Risks Beyond Food
Doctors say recurring diarrhea, typhoid and stomach infections may not always be food-related. Contaminated water and poor hygiene are major triggers of waterborne diseases, causing lakhs of deaths globally each year.
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Bird Flu Alert: Tamil Nadu's Namakkal Poultry Farms Up Preventive Measures
Poultry farms across Namakkal district have strengthened biosecurity and sanitation measures following a statewide advisory issued by the Tamil Nadu government after cases of avian influenza and unusual bird deaths were reported
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Bird Flu Myths Busted: 6 Common Misconceptions You Need To Stop Believing
Reports of a possible bird flu outbreak has caused panic and confusion among consumers. Debunking myths and misconceptions can help people make the right choice.
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Menstrual Hygiene Integral To Right To Life And Education, Says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Friday held that access to menstrual hygiene is an integral part of a girl childs right to life, dignity, health and education, and issued a comprehensive set of mandatory directions to all states.
