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Sore Throat, Cough Or Runny Nose? Follow These Tips To Boost Immunity
A strong immune system can act as a first line of defence against winter illnesses. It helps quickly recognise invading pathogens to prevent an infection from taking hold.
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E. Coli Detected In Bhopal Groundwater: What Is E. Coli Infection? Check Symptoms, Causes And Preventive Tips
The groundwater in four locations of Bhopal tested positive for E.coli bacteria. Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prohibited the use of groundwater.
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Experts Emphasise Importance Of HPV Vaccination And Regular Screening To Prevent Cervical Cancer Deaths
Vaccination, screening and early treatment are crucial to fight cervical cancer, which is causing the death of a woman every eight minutes in India, said health experts on Friday.
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Getting Reinfections Despite Proper Antibiotic Doses? New Study Explains Why This Happens
Even with correct antibiotic doses, some bacterial infections return because persister cells survive treatment by entering two distinct shutdown states: protected dormancy and disrupted arrest.
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Indore Water Contamination: Woman Shows Symptoms Of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Know About The Neurological Disorder
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, wherein the immune system attacks the nerves. The condition is usually triggered by infection and can be life-threatening.
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5 Top Signs And Symptoms Of Urinary Tract Infections
There are some clear signs of urinary tract infections. Here are the key ones to look out for.
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Recurrent UTIs In Children: Doctor Shares Risks And Simple Preventive Measures
While women have a higher risk of experiencing UTIs, winter increases the risk all the more for children.
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What To Eat In Winter To Support Immunity And Prevent Seasonal Illness
Winter Immunity: Here are the key nutrients that you should ensure your diet manages to cover on a regular basis. They can be found in a wide variety of food sources.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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India Records A Significant Decline In HIV: 49% Fewer Infections With 81% Drop In Mortality Rates
Between 2010 and 2024, India achieved 48.7 per cent decline in annual new HIV infections, 81.4 per cent reduction in AIDS-related deaths and 74.6 per cent decline in mother-to-child HIV transmission, the government said on Sun
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Early Respiratory Infection In Babies May Lead To Higher Asthma Risks In Childhood: Study
An international team of scientists has found compelling evidence that early-infancy infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma.
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Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
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World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Doctor Explains How Careful Prescribing Protects The Power Of Antibiotics
As antibiotic resistance rises globally, doctors warn that misuse and self-medication are weakening our most powerful drugs. For AMR Awareness Week 2025, an infectious-disease specialist explains how careful prescribing, stewardship and public awaren
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US Patient Sick With Bird Flu Virus That Has "Pandemic Potential": Report
A resident of Washington state has been admitted to the hospital with an H5N5 bird flu infection, according to state health authorities. The strain detected in this patient has not previously been identified in humans.
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Should Boys Also Get The HPV Vaccine? Doctor Says Yes, Explains Why
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is not just a problem for one sex - it affects both men and women, and can cause both serious health problems.
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Sore Throat, Cough Or Runny Nose? Follow These Tips To Boost Immunity
A strong immune system can act as a first line of defence against winter illnesses. It helps quickly recognise invading pathogens to prevent an infection from taking hold.
-
E. Coli Detected In Bhopal Groundwater: What Is E. Coli Infection? Check Symptoms, Causes And Preventive Tips
The groundwater in four locations of Bhopal tested positive for E.coli bacteria. Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has prohibited the use of groundwater.
-
Experts Emphasise Importance Of HPV Vaccination And Regular Screening To Prevent Cervical Cancer Deaths
Vaccination, screening and early treatment are crucial to fight cervical cancer, which is causing the death of a woman every eight minutes in India, said health experts on Friday.
-
Getting Reinfections Despite Proper Antibiotic Doses? New Study Explains Why This Happens
Even with correct antibiotic doses, some bacterial infections return because persister cells survive treatment by entering two distinct shutdown states: protected dormancy and disrupted arrest.
-
Indore Water Contamination: Woman Shows Symptoms Of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Know About The Neurological Disorder
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, wherein the immune system attacks the nerves. The condition is usually triggered by infection and can be life-threatening.
-
5 Top Signs And Symptoms Of Urinary Tract Infections
There are some clear signs of urinary tract infections. Here are the key ones to look out for.
-
Recurrent UTIs In Children: Doctor Shares Risks And Simple Preventive Measures
While women have a higher risk of experiencing UTIs, winter increases the risk all the more for children.
-
What To Eat In Winter To Support Immunity And Prevent Seasonal Illness
Winter Immunity: Here are the key nutrients that you should ensure your diet manages to cover on a regular basis. They can be found in a wide variety of food sources.
-
Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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India Records A Significant Decline In HIV: 49% Fewer Infections With 81% Drop In Mortality Rates
Between 2010 and 2024, India achieved 48.7 per cent decline in annual new HIV infections, 81.4 per cent reduction in AIDS-related deaths and 74.6 per cent decline in mother-to-child HIV transmission, the government said on Sun
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Early Respiratory Infection In Babies May Lead To Higher Asthma Risks In Childhood: Study
An international team of scientists has found compelling evidence that early-infancy infection with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) significantly increases the risk of developing childhood asthma.
-
Ignaz Semmelweis: This 1850s Doctor Solved Infections With Handwashing, Decades Before Germ Theory
Ignaz Semmelweis cut childbed deaths dramatically by insisting doctors wash their hands, and was mocked for it. His story explains why simple hand hygiene still protects health today and why evidence must guide medicine.
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World AMR Awareness Week 2025: Doctor Explains How Careful Prescribing Protects The Power Of Antibiotics
As antibiotic resistance rises globally, doctors warn that misuse and self-medication are weakening our most powerful drugs. For AMR Awareness Week 2025, an infectious-disease specialist explains how careful prescribing, stewardship and public awaren
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US Patient Sick With Bird Flu Virus That Has "Pandemic Potential": Report
A resident of Washington state has been admitted to the hospital with an H5N5 bird flu infection, according to state health authorities. The strain detected in this patient has not previously been identified in humans.
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Should Boys Also Get The HPV Vaccine? Doctor Says Yes, Explains Why
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is not just a problem for one sex - it affects both men and women, and can cause both serious health problems.
