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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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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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287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
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What Is Cerebral Malaria? Everything You Need To Know
While malaria typically causes fever, chills, sweating, and body aches, cerebral malaria involves the central nervous system. This makes it far more serious and rapidly progressive.
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Study Finds Increase In Rectal Cancer Deaths Among Older Millennials; Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
The study found a steady increase in death rates for colorectal cancer, with cases of rectal cancer deaths increasing 2 to 3 times faster than colon cancer.
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Is It Okay To Skip Cardio And Just Lift Weights? Here Are The Benefits Of Combining Both
While cardio exercises increase your heart rate and improve the efficiency of your cardiovascular system, strength training involves using weights or resistance to build and tone muscles.
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Do You Know About Cardiac Infections After Stent Surgery? What Patients Must Watch For
Cardiac infections after heart stent procedures are rare but serious, with mortality rates up to 40 percent and symptoms appearing days to weeks later.
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Does Maternal Anaemia Affect Foetal Neurodevelopment? Doctor Answers
Anaemia is defined as a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, usually due to a decrease in haemoglobin concentration. In pregnancy, it is defined as a haemoglobin of less than 11 gm/dl.
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
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Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Untreated or poorly managed GDM can lead to life-threatening conditions during pregnancy and delivery.
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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
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Late-Gestation Stillbirth Counts Underestimate True Burden: Lancet Study
A Lancet study finds counting only late gestation stillbirths misses nearly 40% of cases, highlighting urgent need for better data and early interventions.
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The Pancreatitis-Gut Link: What You Need To Know About Inflammation
The pancreas and the gut are linked when it comes to their ability to impact each other's functioning. Here is what you need to know about the same and how inflammation in the gut can worsen pancreatitis.
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India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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2-Minute Self-Check For Oral Cancer: Simple Things That Could Save Your Life
A simple two minute monthly self check can help detect early signs of oral cancer, improving treatment success.
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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.
-
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.
-
287 Million Living With Hepatitis Globally: Why Ignoring Warning Signs Has A Huge Fallout
Nearly 287 million people worldwide live with hepatitis B or C, yet most remain undiagnosed until severe liver damage occurs.
-
What Is Cerebral Malaria? Everything You Need To Know
While malaria typically causes fever, chills, sweating, and body aches, cerebral malaria involves the central nervous system. This makes it far more serious and rapidly progressive.
-
Study Finds Increase In Rectal Cancer Deaths Among Older Millennials; Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
The study found a steady increase in death rates for colorectal cancer, with cases of rectal cancer deaths increasing 2 to 3 times faster than colon cancer.
-
Is It Okay To Skip Cardio And Just Lift Weights? Here Are The Benefits Of Combining Both
While cardio exercises increase your heart rate and improve the efficiency of your cardiovascular system, strength training involves using weights or resistance to build and tone muscles.
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Do You Know About Cardiac Infections After Stent Surgery? What Patients Must Watch For
Cardiac infections after heart stent procedures are rare but serious, with mortality rates up to 40 percent and symptoms appearing days to weeks later.
-
Does Maternal Anaemia Affect Foetal Neurodevelopment? Doctor Answers
Anaemia is defined as a decrease in the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, usually due to a decrease in haemoglobin concentration. In pregnancy, it is defined as a haemoglobin of less than 11 gm/dl.
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
-
Gestational Diabetes And Maternal Mortality: The Silent Threat To Expectant Mothers
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Untreated or poorly managed GDM can lead to life-threatening conditions during pregnancy and delivery.
-
1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
-
Late-Gestation Stillbirth Counts Underestimate True Burden: Lancet Study
A Lancet study finds counting only late gestation stillbirths misses nearly 40% of cases, highlighting urgent need for better data and early interventions.
-
The Pancreatitis-Gut Link: What You Need To Know About Inflammation
The pancreas and the gut are linked when it comes to their ability to impact each other's functioning. Here is what you need to know about the same and how inflammation in the gut can worsen pancreatitis.
-
India, Nigeria Account For One-Third Of Global Under-Five Deaths In 2023: Study
The absolute number of deaths among children aged five or less in India and Nigeria accounted for about one-third of the global under-five deaths in 2023, according to a new study.
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2-Minute Self-Check For Oral Cancer: Simple Things That Could Save Your Life
A simple two minute monthly self check can help detect early signs of oral cancer, improving treatment success.
