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WHO Raises Alarm Over Antibiotic Resistance: Why India Is Especially Vulnerable
A new WHO report shows that in 2023, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide was resistant to antibiotic treatment, marking a sharp global rise in drug-resistant infections.
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Chronic Lifestyle Diseases Now Kill More Indians Than Infections, New Lancet Study Shows
A sweeping new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) analysis published in The Lancet reveals that by 2023, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have overtaken infectious diseases as the leading cause of death in India.
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Managing Eczema: Symptoms, Triggers And Treatments For Monsoon And Fall
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, often worsens during seasonal changes like monsoon and autumn. Fluctuating humidity, allergens, and infections can trigger flare-ups.
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Australia Approves First Vaccine To Protect Koalas From Chlamydia
A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a move that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered marsupial.
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Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
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US Resident Tests Positive For Plague: All You Need To Know About The Rare Disease
Bubonic Plague, Pneumonic Plague and Septicemic Plague are the three main forms of the plague.
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Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
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US Squirrels Hit By Viral Disease Causing Grisly Warts. Do They Pose Threat To Humans?
Photos of these afflicted squirrels have been surfacing since mid-2023, but sightings have increased again this summer.
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Malaria Cases On Rise In Delhi: Expert Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Monsoon
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to MCD data, a total of 124 malaria cases have been reported in Delhi so far.
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Global Vaccine Reserves Helped Prevent 327,000 Deaths Since 2000: Study
Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study.
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As Kidney Damage Rises Among Children, Experts Explain What Parents Must Know
Experts have said that kidney damage can begin silently in childhood and progress if the exposure is sustained.
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If US Funding For HIV Programs Is Not Replaced, Millions More Will Die: UN
Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable.
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'No Covid Vaccine-Heart Attacks Link': Medical Report Junks Siddaramaiah Claim
An expert committee set up by the Karnataka government said it did not find any link between premature cardiovascular disease and a prior history of COVID-19 infection or vaccination.
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Liver Specialist Shares 3 Early Signs Of Liver Disease You Shouldn't Ignore
Liver illnesses can arise from a range of causes, such as viral infections, chronic alcohol consumption, obesity, and exposure to harmful substances.
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World Food Safety Day 2025: Tips To Prevent And Manage Foodborne Diseases
Mishandling of food can lead to infection and worsen your health. This World Food Safety Day 2025, remember these important food safety practices to stay healthy.
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WHO Raises Alarm Over Antibiotic Resistance: Why India Is Especially Vulnerable
A new WHO report shows that in 2023, one in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections worldwide was resistant to antibiotic treatment, marking a sharp global rise in drug-resistant infections.
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Chronic Lifestyle Diseases Now Kill More Indians Than Infections, New Lancet Study Shows
A sweeping new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) analysis published in The Lancet reveals that by 2023, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have overtaken infectious diseases as the leading cause of death in India.
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Managing Eczema: Symptoms, Triggers And Treatments For Monsoon And Fall
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, often worsens during seasonal changes like monsoon and autumn. Fluctuating humidity, allergens, and infections can trigger flare-ups.
-
Australia Approves First Vaccine To Protect Koalas From Chlamydia
A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a move that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered marsupial.
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Could Heart Attacks Be Infectious? Study Points To Hidden Bacterial Triggers
A groundbreaking study from Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks may be triggered by dormant bacterial biofilms that spring to life following viral infections or other triggers.
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US Resident Tests Positive For Plague: All You Need To Know About The Rare Disease
Bubonic Plague, Pneumonic Plague and Septicemic Plague are the three main forms of the plague.
-
Record Surge In Mosquito-Borne Diseases In Europe, Says Health Agency
Europe has registered a record number of outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses such as chikungunya and West Nile virus this year, the EU health agency said Wednesday, saying climate change was contributing to a "new normal".
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US Squirrels Hit By Viral Disease Causing Grisly Warts. Do They Pose Threat To Humans?
Photos of these afflicted squirrels have been surfacing since mid-2023, but sightings have increased again this summer.
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Malaria Cases On Rise In Delhi: Expert Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Monsoon
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to MCD data, a total of 124 malaria cases have been reported in Delhi so far.
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Global Vaccine Reserves Helped Prevent 327,000 Deaths Since 2000: Study
Global stockpiles of vaccines under programmes supported by 'Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance,' helped prevent more than 5.8 million cases and 327,000 deaths from outbreaks in low- and middle-income countries since 2000, according to a new study.
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As Kidney Damage Rises Among Children, Experts Explain What Parents Must Know
Experts have said that kidney damage can begin silently in childhood and progress if the exposure is sustained.
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If US Funding For HIV Programs Is Not Replaced, Millions More Will Die: UN
Years of American-led investment into AIDS programs has reduced the number of people killed by the disease to the lowest levels seen in more than three decades, and provided life-saving medicines for some of the world's most vulnerable.
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'No Covid Vaccine-Heart Attacks Link': Medical Report Junks Siddaramaiah Claim
An expert committee set up by the Karnataka government said it did not find any link between premature cardiovascular disease and a prior history of COVID-19 infection or vaccination.
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Liver Specialist Shares 3 Early Signs Of Liver Disease You Shouldn't Ignore
Liver illnesses can arise from a range of causes, such as viral infections, chronic alcohol consumption, obesity, and exposure to harmful substances.
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World Food Safety Day 2025: Tips To Prevent And Manage Foodborne Diseases
Mishandling of food can lead to infection and worsen your health. This World Food Safety Day 2025, remember these important food safety practices to stay healthy.
