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Handwashing Still Matters: Frequent Infectious Disease Outbreaks Like Ebola, Hantavirus Remind Why Basic Hygiene Is Crucial
Handwashing is our first line of defence against germs. It removes bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can cause severe health issues.
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What Happens To Your Hair And Skin After A Swim?
Taking a swim in summer is a refreshing practice. But when your hair and skin pay the price, then you need to know how to protect them from damage.
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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
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Got Summer Cold Or Allergies? Experts Share Dos And Don'ts For Quick Recovery
Sneezing, congestion and headaches in summer may not be just a "cold." Experts say temperature swings, allergens and infections can overlap. Here's how to identify causes, prevent symptoms and treat them safely.
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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
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Can Consuming Dhania-Pudina Chutney Fix Your Gut In Summer? Science Says Yes
Dhania and pudina chutney is a potent mixture that can fix your sluggish gut in summers. Here is what research says about the effectiveness of the chutney and why it needs to be an essential in your diet.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
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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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Deadly Gut Infection Days After Taking Antibiotics: All About Clostridioides Difficile
Clostridioides Difficile is an anaerobic spore-forming gram-positive gut pathogen, affects elderly people the most.
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IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
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How Covid Origin Theories Are Hampering Our Ability To Prevent Next Pandemic
In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID.
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Chinese PhD Student From Wuhan Tries To Smuggle "Biological Materials" To US
A Chinese researcher from Wuhan, from where Covid-19 is suspected to have spread to the world, has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle "biological materials" into the US in a second such incident in less than a week.
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Cannabis Compounds Show Potential Against Deadly Fungal Pathogen In Lab Studies
Macquarie University researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections, including athlete's foot.
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Handwashing Still Matters: Frequent Infectious Disease Outbreaks Like Ebola, Hantavirus Remind Why Basic Hygiene Is Crucial
Handwashing is our first line of defence against germs. It removes bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can cause severe health issues.
-
What Happens To Your Hair And Skin After A Swim?
Taking a swim in summer is a refreshing practice. But when your hair and skin pay the price, then you need to know how to protect them from damage.
-
Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
-
Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
-
Got Summer Cold Or Allergies? Experts Share Dos And Don'ts For Quick Recovery
Sneezing, congestion and headaches in summer may not be just a "cold." Experts say temperature swings, allergens and infections can overlap. Here's how to identify causes, prevent symptoms and treat them safely.
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This Diet Might Cut Cholera Risk By 100x: Here's How Simple Change Can Save Lives
Cholera remains a major global health threat, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean drinking water.
-
Can Consuming Dhania-Pudina Chutney Fix Your Gut In Summer? Science Says Yes
Dhania and pudina chutney is a potent mixture that can fix your sluggish gut in summers. Here is what research says about the effectiveness of the chutney and why it needs to be an essential in your diet.
-
India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
-
Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
-
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.
-
Deadly Gut Infection Days After Taking Antibiotics: All About Clostridioides Difficile
Clostridioides Difficile is an anaerobic spore-forming gram-positive gut pathogen, affects elderly people the most.
-
IIT Roorkee Finds Breakthrough To Beat World's Most Dangerous Superbugs
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee have developed a new drug candidate that could restore the power of a critical antibiotic against one of the world's most dangerous superbugs.
-
How Covid Origin Theories Are Hampering Our Ability To Prevent Next Pandemic
In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID.
-
Chinese PhD Student From Wuhan Tries To Smuggle "Biological Materials" To US
A Chinese researcher from Wuhan, from where Covid-19 is suspected to have spread to the world, has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle "biological materials" into the US in a second such incident in less than a week.
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Cannabis Compounds Show Potential Against Deadly Fungal Pathogen In Lab Studies
Macquarie University researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections, including athlete's foot.
