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Can You Eat Ice Cream When You Have a Cold? Here's What A Doctor Said
People can react differently to cold foods. While some may find that cold foods temporarily soothe a sore throat, others may experience more throat irritation, coughing or congestion. Therefore, how your body responds is also important when deciding what to eat during a cold.
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Why Is Fever Increasing In Chennai? Understanding Seasonal Infections
Respiratory viral infections are extremely seasonal and are related to rainfall. The monsoon can have a significant effect on the transmission of respiratory viruses.
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Rare Pregnancy Infections Triple The Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Rare infections that can pass from a pregnant woman to a developing fetus are associated with higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later in childhood, according to a large study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics.
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Tamil Nadu Health Officials Urge People To Use Masks In Hospitals Amid Respiratory Infections
Public health officials in Tamil Nadu have urged patients and visitors to wear masks in hospitals, warning that respiratory infections can spread even though masking is not compulsory.
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Protection From Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Could Wane After One Year In High-Burden Countries: Study
They estimated TB risk among people with TB infections in 24 countries and found that TPT offered strong initial protection, but long-term protection varied depending on the burden of TB disease in each area.
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Is Syphilis Curable? What To Know About Treatment, Symptoms And Reinfection
Syphilis is curable, and timely treatment can prevent the infection from progressing and reduce the risk of serious complications.
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Can Eggs Make A Skin Infection Worse? Doctor Explains
Egg allergies or sensitivities can cause skin reactions like itching or hives, which differ from infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
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HIV Injections Keep Virus Suppressed Better Than Daily Pills: Study
The findings, published in The Lancet, showed that only two adolescents, or 1 per cent, receiving the injectable treatment experienced confirmed viral rebound after 96 weeks, compared with 15, or 6 per cent, among those taking daily tablets.
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Tamil Nadu Records More Than 16,500 Dengue Cases, Chennai Worst Hit
Dengue infections are rising across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon and the state health department said 244 of the 1,320 people tested across the state were confirmed to have dengue.
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Frequent Hospital Visits Can Raise Health Risks In Chronic Disease: Doctor Explains
Repeated hospitalisation can particularly affect older adults. Spending long periods in bed or being physically inactive during hospital stays may contribute to weakness and reduced mobility.
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September-October Period Can Cause Lung Infection, Asthma Flare-Ups: How To Care For Your Lungs
September and October bring temperature shifts, humidity, mould, viruses, and pollution that can worsen respiratory health, especially in asthma patients.
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Dengue Cases Spike In Chennai: When Should You See A Doctor?
Fever during rainy season in Tamil Nadu can be caused by various infections, not just dengue, requiring accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
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Runner's Diarrhea And Hygiene: Why It's Not Just An Athlete's Problem
Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk reportedly had fecal incontinence during a race, sparking hygiene and safety concerns at the event.
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Mumbai Dengue Cases Spike 28% Since Last Year: Unique Risk Factors, Symptoms And Treatment Explained
Dengue cases in Mumbai have increased by 28% due to warm, humid weather and stagnant water promoting mosquito breeding.
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Chennai Records Surge In Fever And Dengue Cases, Doctors Urge Caution
Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) Chennai and its suburban areas have witnessed a sharp increase in fever cases over the past few weeks, with viral infections and dengue spreading across several localities.
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Can You Eat Ice Cream When You Have a Cold? Here's What A Doctor Said
People can react differently to cold foods. While some may find that cold foods temporarily soothe a sore throat, others may experience more throat irritation, coughing or congestion. Therefore, how your body responds is also important when deciding what to eat during a cold.
-
Why Is Fever Increasing In Chennai? Understanding Seasonal Infections
Respiratory viral infections are extremely seasonal and are related to rainfall. The monsoon can have a significant effect on the transmission of respiratory viruses.
-
Rare Pregnancy Infections Triple The Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Rare infections that can pass from a pregnant woman to a developing fetus are associated with higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later in childhood, according to a large study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics.
-
Tamil Nadu Health Officials Urge People To Use Masks In Hospitals Amid Respiratory Infections
Public health officials in Tamil Nadu have urged patients and visitors to wear masks in hospitals, warning that respiratory infections can spread even though masking is not compulsory.
-
Protection From Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Could Wane After One Year In High-Burden Countries: Study
They estimated TB risk among people with TB infections in 24 countries and found that TPT offered strong initial protection, but long-term protection varied depending on the burden of TB disease in each area.
-
Is Syphilis Curable? What To Know About Treatment, Symptoms And Reinfection
Syphilis is curable, and timely treatment can prevent the infection from progressing and reduce the risk of serious complications.
-
Can Eggs Make A Skin Infection Worse? Doctor Explains
Egg allergies or sensitivities can cause skin reactions like itching or hives, which differ from infections caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
-
HIV Injections Keep Virus Suppressed Better Than Daily Pills: Study
The findings, published in The Lancet, showed that only two adolescents, or 1 per cent, receiving the injectable treatment experienced confirmed viral rebound after 96 weeks, compared with 15, or 6 per cent, among those taking daily tablets.
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Tamil Nadu Records More Than 16,500 Dengue Cases, Chennai Worst Hit
Dengue infections are rising across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon and the state health department said 244 of the 1,320 people tested across the state were confirmed to have dengue.
-
Frequent Hospital Visits Can Raise Health Risks In Chronic Disease: Doctor Explains
Repeated hospitalisation can particularly affect older adults. Spending long periods in bed or being physically inactive during hospital stays may contribute to weakness and reduced mobility.
-
September-October Period Can Cause Lung Infection, Asthma Flare-Ups: How To Care For Your Lungs
September and October bring temperature shifts, humidity, mould, viruses, and pollution that can worsen respiratory health, especially in asthma patients.
-
Dengue Cases Spike In Chennai: When Should You See A Doctor?
Fever during rainy season in Tamil Nadu can be caused by various infections, not just dengue, requiring accurate diagnosis for proper treatment.
-
Runner's Diarrhea And Hygiene: Why It's Not Just An Athlete's Problem
Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk reportedly had fecal incontinence during a race, sparking hygiene and safety concerns at the event.
-
Mumbai Dengue Cases Spike 28% Since Last Year: Unique Risk Factors, Symptoms And Treatment Explained
Dengue cases in Mumbai have increased by 28% due to warm, humid weather and stagnant water promoting mosquito breeding.
-
Chennai Records Surge In Fever And Dengue Cases, Doctors Urge Caution
Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) Chennai and its suburban areas have witnessed a sharp increase in fever cases over the past few weeks, with viral infections and dengue spreading across several localities.
