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The Leading Cause Of Pneumonia In Infants Can Now Be Prevented: Doctors Share Tips
Premature babies, infants with congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease, or weakened immunity are at higher risk
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Warming Waters: How To Protect Yourself
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds poses a fatal threat to people in the U.S. and beyond.Here are the ways that you need to know to protect yourself.
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5 Clear Signs Your Illness Has Moved Beyond Typical Symptoms Of A Viral Infection
Dr Neha Gupta explains the clear signs that indicate the symptoms of a viral infection have progressed. Here are the serious signs of health complications that you need to be aware of for timely medical treatment.
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Swara Bhasker Hospitalised With Dengue: When Does The Infection Become Severe?
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker has been hospitalised after testing positive for dengue, highlighting the seriousness of this mosquito-borne infection.
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Deadly Bacterial Infections Rise Along Gulf Coast, Warn Officials
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
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Monsoon Fungal Skin Infections: Why Ringworm, Athlete's Foot And Jock Itch Spike In Humidity
The fungi responsible for these infections are often already present on our skin. However, humid weather, wet clothes, poor ventilation, and excessive sweating allow them to grow rapidly.
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8 Diseases That Spread Faster In Offices During Monsoon: Causes, Symptoms And How To Stay Safe
Monsoon doesn't just bring rain, it also creates the perfect conditions for infections to spread in offices. From influenza and conjunctivitis to stomach bugs and fungal infections, here's what doctors want every office-goer to know
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ICMR-Licensed SHetA2 Drug Could Replace Surgery For Early Cervical Cancer
The development comes as India continues to carry one of the world's highest cervical cancer burdens. According to the World Health Organisation, cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among Indian women after breast cancer.
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Legionnaires' Disease Spreads In Basel: 1 Dead, 26 Cases Reported
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Basel caused 26 people to fall ill, one person is dead as per the Swiss Health authorities.
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Mold-Associated Illnesses May Be More Common Than Thought: Study
A one-of-a-kind US based study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated and are a potentially deadly threat.
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Raw Ginger And Jaggery For Sore Throat: Does This Monsoon Remedy Work?
A raw ginger and jaggery drink could help prevent rainy-weather throat infections. Here are the benefits for your respiratory system and the potential side effects the drink can pose.
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Beyond New Antibiotics: Study Reveals How Antibiotic Adjuvants Can Extend The Lifespan Of Antibiotics
While researchers are working towards creating new antibiotics, one strategy does not involve creating entirely new antibiotics. Instead, they are developing compounds called antibiotic adjuvants, which help existing antibiotics work better against resistant bacteria.
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US Cyclospora Outbreak Expands To 9 States: Iceberg Lettuce Linked To Over 1,900 Illnesses
Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants now...
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Could The Air Around Us Be Making Us Sicker? Rise Of Dangerous Invasive Fungal Infections Explained
Invasive fungal infections are rising in India, affecting more patients and showing resistance to treatments, posing serious health risks.
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Beyond Prostate Cancer: The Everyday Urological Problems Indian Men Don't Talk About
Many Indian men ignore common urological symptoms like frequent urination and erectile dysfunction, mistaking them as normal aging signs.
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The Leading Cause Of Pneumonia In Infants Can Now Be Prevented: Doctors Share Tips
Premature babies, infants with congenital heart disease, chronic lung disease, or weakened immunity are at higher risk
-
Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Warming Waters: How To Protect Yourself
Flesh-eating bacteria sounds poses a fatal threat to people in the U.S. and beyond.Here are the ways that you need to know to protect yourself.
-
5 Clear Signs Your Illness Has Moved Beyond Typical Symptoms Of A Viral Infection
Dr Neha Gupta explains the clear signs that indicate the symptoms of a viral infection have progressed. Here are the serious signs of health complications that you need to be aware of for timely medical treatment.
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Swara Bhasker Hospitalised With Dengue: When Does The Infection Become Severe?
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker has been hospitalised after testing positive for dengue, highlighting the seriousness of this mosquito-borne infection.
-
Deadly Bacterial Infections Rise Along Gulf Coast, Warn Officials
Health officials in Louisiana are urging beachgoers to take precautions during a summertime surge in infections from a flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters.
-
Monsoon Fungal Skin Infections: Why Ringworm, Athlete's Foot And Jock Itch Spike In Humidity
The fungi responsible for these infections are often already present on our skin. However, humid weather, wet clothes, poor ventilation, and excessive sweating allow them to grow rapidly.
-
8 Diseases That Spread Faster In Offices During Monsoon: Causes, Symptoms And How To Stay Safe
Monsoon doesn't just bring rain, it also creates the perfect conditions for infections to spread in offices. From influenza and conjunctivitis to stomach bugs and fungal infections, here's what doctors want every office-goer to know
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ICMR-Licensed SHetA2 Drug Could Replace Surgery For Early Cervical Cancer
The development comes as India continues to carry one of the world's highest cervical cancer burdens. According to the World Health Organisation, cervical cancer remains the second most common cancer among Indian women after breast cancer.
-
Legionnaires' Disease Spreads In Basel: 1 Dead, 26 Cases Reported
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in Basel caused 26 people to fall ill, one person is dead as per the Swiss Health authorities.
-
Mold-Associated Illnesses May Be More Common Than Thought: Study
A one-of-a-kind US based study suggests invasive mold infections may be an underappreciated and are a potentially deadly threat.
-
Raw Ginger And Jaggery For Sore Throat: Does This Monsoon Remedy Work?
A raw ginger and jaggery drink could help prevent rainy-weather throat infections. Here are the benefits for your respiratory system and the potential side effects the drink can pose.
-
Beyond New Antibiotics: Study Reveals How Antibiotic Adjuvants Can Extend The Lifespan Of Antibiotics
While researchers are working towards creating new antibiotics, one strategy does not involve creating entirely new antibiotics. Instead, they are developing compounds called antibiotic adjuvants, which help existing antibiotics work better against resistant bacteria.
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US Cyclospora Outbreak Expands To 9 States: Iceberg Lettuce Linked To Over 1,900 Illnesses
Federal health officials on Friday expanded the scope of their investigation into an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite to four additional states, broadening the size of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants now...
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Could The Air Around Us Be Making Us Sicker? Rise Of Dangerous Invasive Fungal Infections Explained
Invasive fungal infections are rising in India, affecting more patients and showing resistance to treatments, posing serious health risks.
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Beyond Prostate Cancer: The Everyday Urological Problems Indian Men Don't Talk About
Many Indian men ignore common urological symptoms like frequent urination and erectile dysfunction, mistaking them as normal aging signs.
