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Two Agniveer Trainees Die Of Suspected Meningococcal Infection; Here's What You Should Know About The Disease
Meningitis causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
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Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
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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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Shillong Agniveer Deaths Trigger High Alert Over Fast-Moving Meningitis Threat
Health and defence authorities are closely monitoring the situation as laboratory analysis continues to determine the exact nature of the infection.
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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The Deadly Fever In Your Living Room: Why Scrub Typhus Is Moving From Fields To Family Homes
The deadly fever caused by scrub typhus may be spreading from fields to family homes. Here is how bacterial infections spread and how to prevent their spread in your home.
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Breakthrough: Single Nasal Vaccine Shot May Protect Against Covid, Flu And Pneumonia
The new vaccine is delivered as a nasal spray and it activates white blood cells in the lungs. The vaccine puts them on "amber alert" and ready to combat any invading infection.
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Your Immune System Is Keeping A Secret Diary, And It's Controlling How You Get Sick
A new study has revealed that your immune system is keeping a secret diary, controlling how you get sick. Here is everything you need to know, along with how this study can help you.
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Kiran Rao Down With Chikungunya, Says Can't Hold A Book Up: How Does The Viral Disease Impact Joint Health?
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has been diagnosed with Chikungunya. Here is how the viral infection can impact your joint health and the precautions to take for safety.
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Two Agniveer Trainees Die Of Suspected Meningococcal Infection; Here's What You Should Know About The Disease
Meningitis causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that it can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
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Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
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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.
-
Shillong Agniveer Deaths Trigger High Alert Over Fast-Moving Meningitis Threat
Health and defence authorities are closely monitoring the situation as laboratory analysis continues to determine the exact nature of the infection.
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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The Deadly Fever In Your Living Room: Why Scrub Typhus Is Moving From Fields To Family Homes
The deadly fever caused by scrub typhus may be spreading from fields to family homes. Here is how bacterial infections spread and how to prevent their spread in your home.
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Breakthrough: Single Nasal Vaccine Shot May Protect Against Covid, Flu And Pneumonia
The new vaccine is delivered as a nasal spray and it activates white blood cells in the lungs. The vaccine puts them on "amber alert" and ready to combat any invading infection.
-
Your Immune System Is Keeping A Secret Diary, And It's Controlling How You Get Sick
A new study has revealed that your immune system is keeping a secret diary, controlling how you get sick. Here is everything you need to know, along with how this study can help you.
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Kiran Rao Down With Chikungunya, Says Can't Hold A Book Up: How Does The Viral Disease Impact Joint Health?
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has been diagnosed with Chikungunya. Here is how the viral infection can impact your joint health and the precautions to take for safety.
