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287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
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Hepatitis Tests Under Rs 10,000 Can Help Detect Liver Damage Early, Prevent Fibrosis, Cirrhosis Later
Autoimmune testing should always be driven by symptoms and clinical suspicion, not done as a routine screening in otherwise healthy individuals.
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Are Your Daily Painkillers Putting Your Liver At Risk? Here's What You Need To Know
Regular use of painkillers like paracetamol can cause drug-induced liver injury, a leading cause of acute liver failure.
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What Is Liver Fibrosis: Can It Be Reversed With Early Intervention? Doctor Answers
For many years, it was believed that when an individual develops liver scarring, it can not be reversed. Today, we know that this is not entirely true. Liver fibrosis can be reversed, particularly when identified early and managed appropriately.
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Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
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'Blood Kick' Horror In Bhopal: Men Inject Own Blood Back Into Their Bodies
Repeated self-injection can lead to severe infections, sepsis, HIV, hepatitis, nerve damage, blood clots, anemia, and organ failure, experts warn.
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The Rs 500 Test That Can Prevent A Rs 20 Lakh Hospitalisation: Why Liver Screening Should Be Part Of Every Insurance Plan
A liver function test costing under Rs500 can detect early liver damage, potentially preventing costly and complex treatments like transplants.
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Self-Medicating With Vitamin B3 Supplements Can Damage Your Liver: Niacin Toxicity Explained
High doses of vitamin B3 (niacin), often taken for longevity or cholesterol, can trigger serious liver damage. Experts warn that excessive supplementation, especially without medical supervision, can lead to hepatitis, liver failure and hospitalisati
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National Vaccination Day 2026: The Vaccines You Didn't Know Adults Still Need
In India, several vaccines are recommended for adults depending on age, health status, and lifestyle. Here, take a look at some of those vaccines.
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Hidden Pain: Common Skin Changes That Could Signal Internal Disease
Certain skin changes like dark patches, yellowing, or unexplained itching may signal internal health issues such as diabetes, liver disease, or kidney problems. Early detection is crucial.
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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
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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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7 Deaths In Haryana Village Amid Water Contamination Reports: Viral Hepatitis Symptoms, Prevention Explained
Preliminary probe suggests that viral Hepatitis and a possible water contamination were behind the deaths, however, a confirmation is awaited.
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Breakthrough Fingerstick Test Set To Revolutionise Hepatitis B Screening
A world-first Australian trial shows a simple fingerstick test can accurately detect hepatitis B DNA within an hour
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Kerala Sees Rise In Hepatitis A Cases: Symptoms And Preventive Measures You Must Know
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Hepatitis A causes mild to severe illness in an estimated 1.4 million people per year.
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287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
-
Hepatitis Tests Under Rs 10,000 Can Help Detect Liver Damage Early, Prevent Fibrosis, Cirrhosis Later
Autoimmune testing should always be driven by symptoms and clinical suspicion, not done as a routine screening in otherwise healthy individuals.
-
Are Your Daily Painkillers Putting Your Liver At Risk? Here's What You Need To Know
Regular use of painkillers like paracetamol can cause drug-induced liver injury, a leading cause of acute liver failure.
-
What Is Liver Fibrosis: Can It Be Reversed With Early Intervention? Doctor Answers
For many years, it was believed that when an individual develops liver scarring, it can not be reversed. Today, we know that this is not entirely true. Liver fibrosis can be reversed, particularly when identified early and managed appropriately.
-
Rising Liver Cancer Cases: Are We Ignoring The Warning Signs? Doctor Answers
The rising incidence of liver cancer across the globe is becoming an alarming public health concern. Once considered relatively uncommon in many regions, liver cancer cases are now increasing steadily due to a combination of lifestyle factors, chroni
-
'Blood Kick' Horror In Bhopal: Men Inject Own Blood Back Into Their Bodies
Repeated self-injection can lead to severe infections, sepsis, HIV, hepatitis, nerve damage, blood clots, anemia, and organ failure, experts warn.
-
The Rs 500 Test That Can Prevent A Rs 20 Lakh Hospitalisation: Why Liver Screening Should Be Part Of Every Insurance Plan
A liver function test costing under Rs500 can detect early liver damage, potentially preventing costly and complex treatments like transplants.
-
Self-Medicating With Vitamin B3 Supplements Can Damage Your Liver: Niacin Toxicity Explained
High doses of vitamin B3 (niacin), often taken for longevity or cholesterol, can trigger serious liver damage. Experts warn that excessive supplementation, especially without medical supervision, can lead to hepatitis, liver failure and hospitalisati
-
National Vaccination Day 2026: The Vaccines You Didn't Know Adults Still Need
In India, several vaccines are recommended for adults depending on age, health status, and lifestyle. Here, take a look at some of those vaccines.
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Hidden Pain: Common Skin Changes That Could Signal Internal Disease
Certain skin changes like dark patches, yellowing, or unexplained itching may signal internal health issues such as diabetes, liver disease, or kidney problems. Early detection is crucial.
-
Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
-
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.
-
7 Deaths In Haryana Village Amid Water Contamination Reports: Viral Hepatitis Symptoms, Prevention Explained
Preliminary probe suggests that viral Hepatitis and a possible water contamination were behind the deaths, however, a confirmation is awaited.
-
Breakthrough Fingerstick Test Set To Revolutionise Hepatitis B Screening
A world-first Australian trial shows a simple fingerstick test can accurately detect hepatitis B DNA within an hour
-
Kerala Sees Rise In Hepatitis A Cases: Symptoms And Preventive Measures You Must Know
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Hepatitis A causes mild to severe illness in an estimated 1.4 million people per year.
