Infection
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
- Photos
- Web Stories
-
Can A Tooth Infection Reach Your Brain? Doctor Explains This Rare But Deadly Complication
Doctors say that ignoring persistent tooth pain, swelling, or a dental abscess can increase the chances of complications, especially in people with weakened immunity or uncontrolled diabetes.
-
Ignoring A Sinus Infection? Here's What You Should Know
When sinus inflammation continues for weeks or months, it can develop into chronic sinusitis.
-
Can A Worm Really Reach Your Brain? Doctors Explain The Truth Behind This Health Scare
The most common causes of a brain worm infection is neurocysticercosis. The infection usually spreads when a person consumes food or water contaminated with tapeworm eggs due to poor hygiene or sanitation.
-
Long Covid May Involve Injury To Dopamine-Producing Neurons In Brain: Study
A new study finds that long Covid, in which neurological symptoms of Covid-19 such as brain fog and fatigue persist beyond the acute infection period, could be associated with an injury to dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain.
-
Can Antibiotic Resistance Turn A Simple Surgery Into A Serious Risk? Experts Answer
Antibiotic resistance threatens the safety of routine surgeries by making infections harder to treat, increasing risks during common procedures.
-
Don't Wait For Winter: Pulmonologist Urges Early Action For Asthma, COPD Patients
After nearly 25 years of treating chest diseases, he says the seasonal rise is expected. What continues to concern him is that many patients still delay seeking medical care, often arriving only after their condition has become much more serious.
-
5 Warning Signs Of Heart Complications During Viral Infections
Viral infections can take a toll on your heart function. Dr Ripen Gupta explains how heart complications during viral infections occur and when to seek medical care.
-
Why Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Spike During Monsoon And How To Protect Yourself
Many people unknowingly increase their chances of developing UTIs during the monsoon by drinking less water, delaying urination, or staying in wet clothes for long periods.
-
Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Sickens Over 1,000 In Growing Outbreak
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation's largest in years.
-
Think Your Leftover Food Is Safe? Here Are 7 Health Issues It May Cause
Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth in leftovers, which can cause food poisoning if stored or reheated improperly.
-
Barley Water vs Rice Kanji: Which Is Better As A Recovery Drink For Summer Gut Infections?
Barley water and rice kanji are Indian traditional drinks that can function as recovery drinks. Here is how to choose between them and ways to keep your gut healthy.
-
Tapeworm Cases Surge During Monsoon: Can Deworming Help? Doctor Answers
Tapeworm infections often occur after consuming contaminated food or water, particularly undercooked meat and unhygienically prepared meals. While many infections are mild, some can lead to serious health problems if ignored.
-
Why Viral Infections Spike Before And During Monsoon: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
As humidity rises and monsoon arrives, viral infections such as flu, dengue, chikungunya and hepatitis become more common. An infectious disease expert explains why cases increase, who is most at risk, and the simple preventive measures that can reduce seasonal illness.
-
Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
-
Gastroenteritis vs Food Poisoning: How To Spot The Differences Of Common Monsoon Gut Issues
Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are common in the monsoon season. Here is how each of them can affect you and how to spot their differences for timely treatment.
-
Can A Tooth Infection Reach Your Brain? Doctor Explains This Rare But Deadly Complication
Doctors say that ignoring persistent tooth pain, swelling, or a dental abscess can increase the chances of complications, especially in people with weakened immunity or uncontrolled diabetes.
-
Ignoring A Sinus Infection? Here's What You Should Know
When sinus inflammation continues for weeks or months, it can develop into chronic sinusitis.
-
Can A Worm Really Reach Your Brain? Doctors Explain The Truth Behind This Health Scare
The most common causes of a brain worm infection is neurocysticercosis. The infection usually spreads when a person consumes food or water contaminated with tapeworm eggs due to poor hygiene or sanitation.
-
Long Covid May Involve Injury To Dopamine-Producing Neurons In Brain: Study
A new study finds that long Covid, in which neurological symptoms of Covid-19 such as brain fog and fatigue persist beyond the acute infection period, could be associated with an injury to dopamine-releasing neurons in the brain.
-
Can Antibiotic Resistance Turn A Simple Surgery Into A Serious Risk? Experts Answer
Antibiotic resistance threatens the safety of routine surgeries by making infections harder to treat, increasing risks during common procedures.
-
Don't Wait For Winter: Pulmonologist Urges Early Action For Asthma, COPD Patients
After nearly 25 years of treating chest diseases, he says the seasonal rise is expected. What continues to concern him is that many patients still delay seeking medical care, often arriving only after their condition has become much more serious.
-
5 Warning Signs Of Heart Complications During Viral Infections
Viral infections can take a toll on your heart function. Dr Ripen Gupta explains how heart complications during viral infections occur and when to seek medical care.
-
Why Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Spike During Monsoon And How To Protect Yourself
Many people unknowingly increase their chances of developing UTIs during the monsoon by drinking less water, delaying urination, or staying in wet clothes for long periods.
-
Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Sickens Over 1,000 In Growing Outbreak
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making it the largest such outbreak in state history and one of the nation's largest in years.
-
Think Your Leftover Food Is Safe? Here Are 7 Health Issues It May Cause
Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth in leftovers, which can cause food poisoning if stored or reheated improperly.
-
Barley Water vs Rice Kanji: Which Is Better As A Recovery Drink For Summer Gut Infections?
Barley water and rice kanji are Indian traditional drinks that can function as recovery drinks. Here is how to choose between them and ways to keep your gut healthy.
-
Tapeworm Cases Surge During Monsoon: Can Deworming Help? Doctor Answers
Tapeworm infections often occur after consuming contaminated food or water, particularly undercooked meat and unhygienically prepared meals. While many infections are mild, some can lead to serious health problems if ignored.
-
Why Viral Infections Spike Before And During Monsoon: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
As humidity rises and monsoon arrives, viral infections such as flu, dengue, chikungunya and hepatitis become more common. An infectious disease expert explains why cases increase, who is most at risk, and the simple preventive measures that can reduce seasonal illness.
-
Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
-
Gastroenteritis vs Food Poisoning: How To Spot The Differences Of Common Monsoon Gut Issues
Gastroenteritis and food poisoning are common in the monsoon season. Here is how each of them can affect you and how to spot their differences for timely treatment.
