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Rights Body Takes Note As 5 Children Get HIV-Infected Blood In Madhya Pradesh
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the shocking case in which five children tested HIV positive after allegedly being administered infected blood during transfusions at government health facilities in Madhya Pradesh.
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As Delhi Chokes, MPs Scrap Air Crisis Debate Over Bad 'Atmosphere': Sources
India's lawmakers were supposed to discuss the horrid blanket of toxic air smothering the national capital region sometime during Parliament's winter session, which wrapped up Friday. But they could not find the time.
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5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended
What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failures Madhya Pradesh has witnessed in recent years.
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Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
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Why Your Feet Smell Worse In Winter And What This Means For Your Health
Cold weather pushes many into covered shoes and thick socks, a recipe for sweaty feet, bad odour and higher risk of fungal and bacterial infections.
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Indian Scientists Develop New Breakthrough Peptide Therapy To Treat Eye Infections
A team of researchers from Bose Institute in Kolkata has developed a peptide therapy that offers a promising, multidisciplinary approach to treating a severe, sight-threatening infection of the cornea.
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Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
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Not Just Your Lungs, That Smog Is Affecting Your Joints Too; Doctor Explains How
Air pollution doesn't just harm the lungs. Doctors warn that chronic smog exposure triggers systemic inflammation, worsening joint pain and accelerating damage, especially in shoulders and hips.
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Why Repeating Winter Woollens Is Causing More Rashes And Fungal Infections; Doctor Shares Tips
Doctors are reporting a rise in skin rashes and fungal infections during winter, linked to repeatedly wearing unwashed woollens and heavy layers.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Vets See Surge In Respiratory, Eye Diseases In Animals
Pets and birds are increasingly showing signs of respiratory distress, eye infections, and stomach ailments with rising pollution in Delhi, the city's veterinary doctors have said.
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Over 3,000 Leptospirosis Cases, 209 Deaths Reported In Kerala In 2025: J P Nadda
Thiruvananthapuram recorded 583 cases, the highest among the 14 districts in Kerala, followed by Ernakulam at 492 and Thrissur at 340, Nadda said in response to a query.
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Is It Gas Or Something Else? Here's What Your Stomach Pain Really Means
Stomach pain isn't always "just gas." The location, type and frequency of pain can reveal digestion issues, food intolerances, infections or even emergencies.
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4 Rescued Tiger Cubs Die At Karnataka Centre, Viral Infection Suspected
Four tiger cubs rescued by the Forest Department last month died at a rescue and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of the city, officials said on Wednesday.
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Highly Contagious Virus Hits Luxury Cruise Ship, Infects Over 100 Passengers And Crew
Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads easily through contaminated food, water, and surfaces.
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Kerala Reports Surge In Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections With 170 Cases, 42 Deaths This Year
Kerala has reported 170 cases and 42 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection, in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.
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Rights Body Takes Note As 5 Children Get HIV-Infected Blood In Madhya Pradesh
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of the shocking case in which five children tested HIV positive after allegedly being administered infected blood during transfusions at government health facilities in Madhya Pradesh.
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As Delhi Chokes, MPs Scrap Air Crisis Debate Over Bad 'Atmosphere': Sources
India's lawmakers were supposed to discuss the horrid blanket of toxic air smothering the national capital region sometime during Parliament's winter session, which wrapped up Friday. But they could not find the time.
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5 Children Get HIV In Madhya Pradesh From Donated Blood, 2 Doctors Suspended
What began as routine, life-saving treatment for five children suffering from thalassemia has turned into one of the gravest public health failures Madhya Pradesh has witnessed in recent years.
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Systemic Lapses In Blood Bank Regulations Lead To HIV Infections Among Thalassaemic Children In India
The recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children due to blood transfusion lapses needs reforms and regulations.
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Why Your Feet Smell Worse In Winter And What This Means For Your Health
Cold weather pushes many into covered shoes and thick socks, a recipe for sweaty feet, bad odour and higher risk of fungal and bacterial infections.
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Indian Scientists Develop New Breakthrough Peptide Therapy To Treat Eye Infections
A team of researchers from Bose Institute in Kolkata has developed a peptide therapy that offers a promising, multidisciplinary approach to treating a severe, sight-threatening infection of the cornea.
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Severe Air Quality In Delhi Threatens Child Lung Development, Increases Infection Risks
Poor air quality impacts the health of children severely. Fine particulate matter like PM2.5, coarse particles such as PM10, nitrogen dioxide, and others pose serious threats to the health of children.
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Not Just Your Lungs, That Smog Is Affecting Your Joints Too; Doctor Explains How
Air pollution doesn't just harm the lungs. Doctors warn that chronic smog exposure triggers systemic inflammation, worsening joint pain and accelerating damage, especially in shoulders and hips.
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Why Repeating Winter Woollens Is Causing More Rashes And Fungal Infections; Doctor Shares Tips
Doctors are reporting a rise in skin rashes and fungal infections during winter, linked to repeatedly wearing unwashed woollens and heavy layers.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Vets See Surge In Respiratory, Eye Diseases In Animals
Pets and birds are increasingly showing signs of respiratory distress, eye infections, and stomach ailments with rising pollution in Delhi, the city's veterinary doctors have said.
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Over 3,000 Leptospirosis Cases, 209 Deaths Reported In Kerala In 2025: J P Nadda
Thiruvananthapuram recorded 583 cases, the highest among the 14 districts in Kerala, followed by Ernakulam at 492 and Thrissur at 340, Nadda said in response to a query.
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Is It Gas Or Something Else? Here's What Your Stomach Pain Really Means
Stomach pain isn't always "just gas." The location, type and frequency of pain can reveal digestion issues, food intolerances, infections or even emergencies.
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4 Rescued Tiger Cubs Die At Karnataka Centre, Viral Infection Suspected
Four tiger cubs rescued by the Forest Department last month died at a rescue and rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of the city, officials said on Wednesday.
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Highly Contagious Virus Hits Luxury Cruise Ship, Infects Over 100 Passengers And Crew
Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads easily through contaminated food, water, and surfaces.
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Kerala Reports Surge In Brain-Eating Amoeba Infections With 170 Cases, 42 Deaths This Year
Kerala has reported 170 cases and 42 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection, in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.
