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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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Dark Underarms? Dermatologist Lists Causes, Says "It's Absolutely Normal"
After advocating that dark underarms "don't need any treatment", Dr Gurveen Waraich Garekar reveals the underlying causes of pigmentation. "Most of the time, treatment is for treating the cause," she explains.
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Meghalaya HIV Surge: More Than 10,000 People Receiving Treatment
Responding to concerns over the rising number of infections, the minister said the Health Department faces legal and social challenges under the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act.
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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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Woman Loses 4 Limbs After A Dog's Lick Causes Sepsis: What You Need To Know About The Life-Threatening Condition
Manjit Sangha, in July 2025, returned home on Sunday afternoon from work feeling unwell. The next morning, she was unconscious and her hands and feet were ice-cold, her lips had turned purple and she was struggling to breathe.
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Can Kajal Or Eyeliner Cause Eye Infections? Yes, Hygiene Tips Are Not Optional
Using or reusing kajal, stick eyeliners and other eye makeup can increase the risk of bacterial contamination, irritation and infections such as conjunctivitis.
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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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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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Fast Breathing, Poor Feeding, Blue Lips: Early Congenital Heart Defect Signs Indian Parents Miss
Signs of CHD may be subtle and parents tend to look away from these. However, if you spot the early signs of CHD, it can help in early treatment and also prevent it from turning fatal.
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Prenatal Infections Silently Harm Babies: How Early Screening During Pregnancy Can Save Lives
Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why testing during pregnancy is crucial.
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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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Dark Underarms? Dermatologist Lists Causes, Says "It's Absolutely Normal"
After advocating that dark underarms "don't need any treatment", Dr Gurveen Waraich Garekar reveals the underlying causes of pigmentation. "Most of the time, treatment is for treating the cause," she explains.
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Meghalaya HIV Surge: More Than 10,000 People Receiving Treatment
Responding to concerns over the rising number of infections, the minister said the Health Department faces legal and social challenges under the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act.
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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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Woman Loses 4 Limbs After A Dog's Lick Causes Sepsis: What You Need To Know About The Life-Threatening Condition
Manjit Sangha, in July 2025, returned home on Sunday afternoon from work feeling unwell. The next morning, she was unconscious and her hands and feet were ice-cold, her lips had turned purple and she was struggling to breathe.
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Can Kajal Or Eyeliner Cause Eye Infections? Yes, Hygiene Tips Are Not Optional
Using or reusing kajal, stick eyeliners and other eye makeup can increase the risk of bacterial contamination, irritation and infections such as conjunctivitis.
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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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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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Fast Breathing, Poor Feeding, Blue Lips: Early Congenital Heart Defect Signs Indian Parents Miss
Signs of CHD may be subtle and parents tend to look away from these. However, if you spot the early signs of CHD, it can help in early treatment and also prevent it from turning fatal.
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Prenatal Infections Silently Harm Babies: How Early Screening During Pregnancy Can Save Lives
Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why testing during pregnancy is crucial.
