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Measles Outbreak In Bangladesh Likely To See Surge, Say Doctors: Here's Why
According to public health experts, a person with measles can infect up to 9 out of 10 susceptible individuals who come into close contact with them.
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The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
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World No Tobacco Day: Early Signs Of Tobacco-Related Diseases Users Often Ignore
The initial symptoms of tobacco-related illnesses are often mild and easy to dismiss. Many people assume that occasional discomfort, tiredness, or respiratory issues are temporary problems linked to age, weather changes, or daily stress.
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Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
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How South African Scientists Identified Hantavirus On A Cruise Ship Thousands Of Miles Away
The British man who was the first confirmed case of hantavirus infection from the cruise ship is improving in hospital, South Africa's health ministry has said. Meanwhile, the ship has arrived at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, where it was disinfected, and the remaining crew members disembarked.
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Cooler Vs AC: Which One Is Better For Health During Indian Heatwaves?
One of the biggest advantages of coolers is that they are less likely to cause excessive dryness of the throat, skin, or eyes. People who experience irritation or allergies due to prolonged AC exposure often find coolers more comfortable.
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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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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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Extreme Heat Is Making Lung Health Worse: Doctor Shares Protective Tips For Heatwaves
Extreme heat does not just affect the skin or body temperature but it can directly affect lung function, oxygen levels, and airway inflammation.
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Heatwaves Are Ruining Sleep Even In Air Conditioned Rooms: Doctors Explain Why
Heatwaves are now disrupting sleep even in air-conditioned rooms, doctors warn. Persistent high night temperatures, dehydration, abrupt cooling, and dry indoor air are triggering insomnia, fatigue, headaches, and worsening respiratory disorders.
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Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Steams Towards Rotterdam At Voyage End
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam Monday, with the remaining skeleton...
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Delhi Doctors Save Teen Battling Rare Stage 3 Bone Cancer After Critical ICU Fight
17-Year-Old Teenager Beats Rare Bone Cancer Post Critical 10-Day on Ventilator Support at Fortis Shalimar Bagh
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Rare Bone Cancer: Teen Recovers After Ventilator Support In Delhi
A 17-year-old girl diagnosed with advanced Stage 3 Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, has recovered after battling respiratory complications and spending nearly 10 days on ventilator support at a Delhi hospital.
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Hantavirus Update: 6 Cruise Passengers Travel To Australia
Six passengers who sailed on a hantavirus-affected cruise will fly to Australia from the Netherlands on Thursday while dressed in full protective...
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Hantavirus Scientists Were Close To Vaccine But Ran Out of Money
The antibodies developed in the immunovirology lab at the Universidad de Concepcion, about 300 miles south of the capital Santiago, had seemingly neutralized the germ.
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Measles Outbreak In Bangladesh Likely To See Surge, Say Doctors: Here's Why
According to public health experts, a person with measles can infect up to 9 out of 10 susceptible individuals who come into close contact with them.
-
The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
-
World No Tobacco Day: Early Signs Of Tobacco-Related Diseases Users Often Ignore
The initial symptoms of tobacco-related illnesses are often mild and easy to dismiss. Many people assume that occasional discomfort, tiredness, or respiratory issues are temporary problems linked to age, weather changes, or daily stress.
-
Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
-
How South African Scientists Identified Hantavirus On A Cruise Ship Thousands Of Miles Away
The British man who was the first confirmed case of hantavirus infection from the cruise ship is improving in hospital, South Africa's health ministry has said. Meanwhile, the ship has arrived at the Dutch port of Rotterdam, where it was disinfected, and the remaining crew members disembarked.
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Cooler Vs AC: Which One Is Better For Health During Indian Heatwaves?
One of the biggest advantages of coolers is that they are less likely to cause excessive dryness of the throat, skin, or eyes. People who experience irritation or allergies due to prolonged AC exposure often find coolers more comfortable.
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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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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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Extreme Heat Is Making Lung Health Worse: Doctor Shares Protective Tips For Heatwaves
Extreme heat does not just affect the skin or body temperature but it can directly affect lung function, oxygen levels, and airway inflammation.
-
Heatwaves Are Ruining Sleep Even In Air Conditioned Rooms: Doctors Explain Why
Heatwaves are now disrupting sleep even in air-conditioned rooms, doctors warn. Persistent high night temperatures, dehydration, abrupt cooling, and dry indoor air are triggering insomnia, fatigue, headaches, and worsening respiratory disorders.
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Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Steams Towards Rotterdam At Voyage End
A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus made its final approach to Rotterdam Monday, with the remaining skeleton...
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Delhi Doctors Save Teen Battling Rare Stage 3 Bone Cancer After Critical ICU Fight
17-Year-Old Teenager Beats Rare Bone Cancer Post Critical 10-Day on Ventilator Support at Fortis Shalimar Bagh
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Rare Bone Cancer: Teen Recovers After Ventilator Support In Delhi
A 17-year-old girl diagnosed with advanced Stage 3 Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, has recovered after battling respiratory complications and spending nearly 10 days on ventilator support at a Delhi hospital.
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Hantavirus Update: 6 Cruise Passengers Travel To Australia
Six passengers who sailed on a hantavirus-affected cruise will fly to Australia from the Netherlands on Thursday while dressed in full protective...
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Hantavirus Scientists Were Close To Vaccine But Ran Out of Money
The antibodies developed in the immunovirology lab at the Universidad de Concepcion, about 300 miles south of the capital Santiago, had seemingly neutralized the germ.
