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Bundibugyo Strain Of Ebola Virus Explained: The Rare Strain Responsible For The Current Outbreak
Tests for Bundibugyo exist but are not widely used. Initial analysis of samples in the current outbreak using standard tests did not detect the infections.
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Ebola Outbreak: Expert Says Not To Panic, But Surveillance Is Crucial
Amid the Ebola outbreak that resulted in nearly 100 deaths in eastern Congo's Ituri province with several suspected, Dr NK Arora, AIIMS Bilaspur President, urged calm to the citizens, saying there is no reason to panic in India.
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Impact Of Rising Heatwave Conditions On Heart Attacks And Stroke-Related Emergencies In India
Heatwaves, in particular, are emerging as a major public health threat due to their increasing intensity and duration. For India, already facing a high burden of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, this raises urgent questions about p
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22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
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Cognition, Nutrition, Movement Strongest Predictors Of Survival Among Older Adults In India: Study
The team, including researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and National Health Service (NHS) Trust, University Hospitals Sussex in the UK, analysed data from 4096 community-dwelling individuals aged at least 60, 951
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This Simple 30-Second Strength Test Could Predict How Long You Live
A simple 30-second strength test could predict how long you live. Here is what you need to know about it, along with instructions on how to perform it easily yourself.
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Former Mohun Bagan President Tutu Bose Dies At 79
Tutu Basu's mortal remains will be kept at the Mohun Bagan club tent on Wednesday for fans and sports lovers to pay their last respects.
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Doctor Explains Why Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Has A High Mortality Risk
One of the most severe forms of the infection is Hantavirus Cardio-Pulmonary Syndrome (HCPS), a life-threatening illness that affects the lungs and can rapidly progress to respiratory failure.
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What Is Hantavirus? This Is Where It Got Its Name From
Symptoms of Hantavirus generally appear in two phases. The early stage resembles a common viral illness and may include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, dizziness, and chills.
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Exercise Intolerance And Low Fitness Levels: How To Improve Physical Stamina
Struggling with low stamina or fatigue during workouts? Experts explain exercise intolerance, its causes, and evidence-based ways to safely improve endurance and overall fitness levels.
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GLP-1 Drugs May Trigger Muscle Loss In Cirrhosis Patients: Study
GLP-1 drugs are often praised for their metabolic benefits, including improved blood sugar control and weight reduction. However, in patients with liver cirrhosis, these benefits may come with trade-offs.
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Daytime Napping Linked To Higher Mortality Risk In Older Adults, Study Finds
One of the most striking findings was the link between morning naps and increased risk. Experts suggest this could be related to disruptions in the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.
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Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
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17 Deaths In 4 Months Linked To 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala; Here's What You Should Know About The Fatal Brain Infection
PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain swelling and eventually, death.
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High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Bundibugyo Strain Of Ebola Virus Explained: The Rare Strain Responsible For The Current Outbreak
Tests for Bundibugyo exist but are not widely used. Initial analysis of samples in the current outbreak using standard tests did not detect the infections.
-
Ebola Outbreak: Expert Says Not To Panic, But Surveillance Is Crucial
Amid the Ebola outbreak that resulted in nearly 100 deaths in eastern Congo's Ituri province with several suspected, Dr NK Arora, AIIMS Bilaspur President, urged calm to the citizens, saying there is no reason to panic in India.
-
Impact Of Rising Heatwave Conditions On Heart Attacks And Stroke-Related Emergencies In India
Heatwaves, in particular, are emerging as a major public health threat due to their increasing intensity and duration. For India, already facing a high burden of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, this raises urgent questions about p
-
22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked To Covid-19 In 2020-2023, New WHO Report Estimates
As per report, only one-third of countries meet WHO standards for high-quality mortality reporting. Around half of the data have low or very low-quality data, or no reliable mortality data systems in place.
-
Cognition, Nutrition, Movement Strongest Predictors Of Survival Among Older Adults In India: Study
The team, including researchers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and National Health Service (NHS) Trust, University Hospitals Sussex in the UK, analysed data from 4096 community-dwelling individuals aged at least 60, 951
-
This Simple 30-Second Strength Test Could Predict How Long You Live
A simple 30-second strength test could predict how long you live. Here is what you need to know about it, along with instructions on how to perform it easily yourself.
-
Former Mohun Bagan President Tutu Bose Dies At 79
Tutu Basu's mortal remains will be kept at the Mohun Bagan club tent on Wednesday for fans and sports lovers to pay their last respects.
-
Doctor Explains Why Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome Has A High Mortality Risk
One of the most severe forms of the infection is Hantavirus Cardio-Pulmonary Syndrome (HCPS), a life-threatening illness that affects the lungs and can rapidly progress to respiratory failure.
-
What Is Hantavirus? This Is Where It Got Its Name From
Symptoms of Hantavirus generally appear in two phases. The early stage resembles a common viral illness and may include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, dizziness, and chills.
-
Exercise Intolerance And Low Fitness Levels: How To Improve Physical Stamina
Struggling with low stamina or fatigue during workouts? Experts explain exercise intolerance, its causes, and evidence-based ways to safely improve endurance and overall fitness levels.
-
GLP-1 Drugs May Trigger Muscle Loss In Cirrhosis Patients: Study
GLP-1 drugs are often praised for their metabolic benefits, including improved blood sugar control and weight reduction. However, in patients with liver cirrhosis, these benefits may come with trade-offs.
-
Daytime Napping Linked To Higher Mortality Risk In Older Adults, Study Finds
One of the most striking findings was the link between morning naps and increased risk. Experts suggest this could be related to disruptions in the body's internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm.
-
Peacock Deaths In Karnataka Linked To H5N1 Bird Flu; Here's What You Should Know About Avian Influenza
H5N1, also known as avian influenza, is a subtype of influenza virus that infects birds and mammals, including humans in rare instances, says the World Health Organization (WHO).
-
17 Deaths In 4 Months Linked To 'Brain-Eating Amoeba' In Kerala; Here's What You Should Know About The Fatal Brain Infection
PAM is a rare brain infection caused by Naegleria fowleri. The infection affects the brain tissue, causing severe brain swelling and eventually, death.
-
High Income Nations Might Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2048, Progress Slow In Poor Countries: Study
Almost all cervical cancer cases (99 per cent) are linked to infection with high-risk human papillomaviruses (HPV), an extremely common virus transmitted through sexual contact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
