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"More Cases May Appear Soon, But Public Health Risk Low": WHO Chief On Hantavirus Outbreak
The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina towards Cabo Verde across the Atlantic.
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KLM Flight Attendant Tested For Hantavirus, Says Dutch Health Ministry
A flight attendant for the KLM airline is being tested for the hantavirus after showing mild symptoms and being admitted to hospital in Amsterdam.
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Rs 10 Crore Fake Medicine Racket Busted In Delhi, 4 Arrested
The gang specialized in faking high-stakes treatments for cancer, liver disease, and other critical illnesses, putting countless lives at risk across the country.
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Is Your Bedtime All Over the Place? New Study Links Habit To An Increase In Heart Attacks
A new study based in Finland explains why sleeping on time is important, as it can increase the risk of heart attacks. Dr Prashant Saxena explains how to ensure you sleep on time daily.
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From Hantavirus To COVID-19, Why Cruise Ships Are Hotbeds For Disease Outbreaks
Crowded, enclosed spaces like cabins, lifts, and theaters allow infections to move rapidly through the ship.
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Birth Control Pills For PCOS: Doctor Explains Benefits, Risks And Safety Measures
Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any medication, they may carry certain risks and side effects.
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Hantavirus Has 38 Strains, Only 1 Spreads To Humans: New Updates In Atlantic Cruise Outbreak
An update on the Atlantic cruise outbreak, explaining hantavirus strains and why only one is known to spread to humans. Here is what you need to know about the different strains and if you should be worried.
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From Black Death To Hantavirus, Rodent-Borne Diseases Explained
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has revived fears of rodent-borne diseases. From the Black Death to modern outbreaks, here's how such infections have shaped human history, and why they still matter today.
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Low Presence Of Abdominal Fat In Midlife Linked To Slower Brain Ageing: Study
A new study shows that lower accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy (shrinkage), preservation of key brain structures, and better cognitive performance in late midlife that is independent of
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Exercise Intolerance And Low Fitness Levels: How To Improve Physical Stamina
Struggling with low stamina or fatigue during workouts? Experts explain exercise intolerance, its causes, and evidence-based ways to safely improve endurance and overall fitness levels.
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As Cities Report Spike In Summer Ailments, Doctors Share 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Contaminated Water
A recent spike in summer ailments has led to enhanced water quality checks, as contaminated water may be behind disease spread. Dr BN Singh and Dr Rubal Gupta share five ways to stay safe from contaminated water.
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GLP-1 Drugs May Trigger Muscle Loss In Cirrhosis Patients: Study
GLP-1 drugs are often praised for their metabolic benefits, including improved blood sugar control and weight reduction. However, in patients with liver cirrhosis, these benefits may come with trade-offs.
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From Rodents To Humans: How Hantavirus Usually Travels In Closed Spaces
Hantavirus is a group of viruses that can travel in enclosed spaces. Here is what you need to know about hantavirus and how it can infect humans.
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Rare Human-To-Human Spread Confirmed In Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship
A WHO update suggests rare human-to-human hantavirus transmission may have occurred on the cruise ship where an outbreak has left 3 dead so far. Risks to public health, however, still remains low.
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Inside Cruise Ship At The Center Of A Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch ship on a weekslong polar cruise, departed April 1 from Argentina for Antarctica and several islands in the South Atlantic.
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"More Cases May Appear Soon, But Public Health Risk Low": WHO Chief On Hantavirus Outbreak
The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina towards Cabo Verde across the Atlantic.
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KLM Flight Attendant Tested For Hantavirus, Says Dutch Health Ministry
A flight attendant for the KLM airline is being tested for the hantavirus after showing mild symptoms and being admitted to hospital in Amsterdam.
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Rs 10 Crore Fake Medicine Racket Busted In Delhi, 4 Arrested
The gang specialized in faking high-stakes treatments for cancer, liver disease, and other critical illnesses, putting countless lives at risk across the country.
-
Is Your Bedtime All Over the Place? New Study Links Habit To An Increase In Heart Attacks
A new study based in Finland explains why sleeping on time is important, as it can increase the risk of heart attacks. Dr Prashant Saxena explains how to ensure you sleep on time daily.
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From Hantavirus To COVID-19, Why Cruise Ships Are Hotbeds For Disease Outbreaks
Crowded, enclosed spaces like cabins, lifts, and theaters allow infections to move rapidly through the ship.
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Birth Control Pills For PCOS: Doctor Explains Benefits, Risks And Safety Measures
Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any medication, they may carry certain risks and side effects.
-
Hantavirus Has 38 Strains, Only 1 Spreads To Humans: New Updates In Atlantic Cruise Outbreak
An update on the Atlantic cruise outbreak, explaining hantavirus strains and why only one is known to spread to humans. Here is what you need to know about the different strains and if you should be worried.
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From Black Death To Hantavirus, Rodent-Borne Diseases Explained
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has revived fears of rodent-borne diseases. From the Black Death to modern outbreaks, here's how such infections have shaped human history, and why they still matter today.
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Low Presence Of Abdominal Fat In Midlife Linked To Slower Brain Ageing: Study
A new study shows that lower accumulation of abdominal fat in midlife is associated with a significant slowing of brain atrophy (shrinkage), preservation of key brain structures, and better cognitive performance in late midlife that is independent of
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Exercise Intolerance And Low Fitness Levels: How To Improve Physical Stamina
Struggling with low stamina or fatigue during workouts? Experts explain exercise intolerance, its causes, and evidence-based ways to safely improve endurance and overall fitness levels.
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As Cities Report Spike In Summer Ailments, Doctors Share 5 Ways To Stay Safe From Contaminated Water
A recent spike in summer ailments has led to enhanced water quality checks, as contaminated water may be behind disease spread. Dr BN Singh and Dr Rubal Gupta share five ways to stay safe from contaminated water.
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GLP-1 Drugs May Trigger Muscle Loss In Cirrhosis Patients: Study
GLP-1 drugs are often praised for their metabolic benefits, including improved blood sugar control and weight reduction. However, in patients with liver cirrhosis, these benefits may come with trade-offs.
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From Rodents To Humans: How Hantavirus Usually Travels In Closed Spaces
Hantavirus is a group of viruses that can travel in enclosed spaces. Here is what you need to know about hantavirus and how it can infect humans.
-
Rare Human-To-Human Spread Confirmed In Hantavirus Outbreak On Cruise Ship
A WHO update suggests rare human-to-human hantavirus transmission may have occurred on the cruise ship where an outbreak has left 3 dead so far. Risks to public health, however, still remains low.
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Inside Cruise Ship At The Center Of A Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
The MV Hondius, a Dutch ship on a weekslong polar cruise, departed April 1 from Argentina for Antarctica and several islands in the South Atlantic.
