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Meghalaya Issues Public Health Advisory After Suspected Meningococcal Cases at Army Training Centre
The government has also issued clear preventive guidance to the public, advising residents to maintain hand hygiene, follow respiratory etiquette, and wear masks if experiencing symptoms or while in crowded places.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
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Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
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India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
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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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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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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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Meghalaya Issues Public Health Advisory After Suspected Meningococcal Cases at Army Training Centre
The government has also issued clear preventive guidance to the public, advising residents to maintain hand hygiene, follow respiratory etiquette, and wear masks if experiencing symptoms or while in crowded places.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
-
Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
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Playing With Water This Holi? Doctor Warns Of Water-Borne Diseases, Shares Safety Tips
Water balloons, buckets and pichkaris are central to Holi celebrations, but contaminated water can spread diarrhoea, typhoid and hepatitis A.
-
India Close To Launching Dengue Vaccine, Final Trials Underway
As dengue surges globally, an Indian vaccine candidate has entered the final stage of testing, raising hopes for one of the world's first single-dose shots.
-
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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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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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.
