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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
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Sanitary Pad Safety: Experts Stress Safer Top-Sheets For Menstrual Hygiene
Health experts have urged women to pay greater attention to the top-sheet (upper layer) of sanitary pads, saying it plays a key role in maintaining intimate hygiene, preventing irritation and reducing the risk of infections during menstruation.
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3 New Ebola Cases Confirmed In Uganda, Total Reaches 5
Kampala, May 23 (IANS) Uganda on Saturday confirmed three more new Ebola cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to five.
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Nighttime Urination And Bladder Cancer: Is There A Connection?
Bladder cancer typically develops in the lining of the bladder and is more commonly associated with symptoms such as blood in the urine (haematuria), changes in urinary habits, and sometimes pain during urination.
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Can Using Sanitary Pads In Summer Trigger Fungal Infections? Doctors Answer
Hot and humid weather can increase intimate discomfort during periods, especially when sanitary pads are worn for long hours. Experts explain how sweat, moisture, friction, and poor ventilation may raise the risk of irritation and fungal infections.
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Hantavirus To Ebola: Why Are Infectious Disease Outbreaks Rising Rapidly In 2026?
Experts say rising outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and other zoonotic diseases in 2026 are being fuelled by climate change, deforestation, rapid urbanisation, wildlife disruption, and global travel, increasing the risk of animal-to-human viral spillo
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe and highly infectious illness caused by the Ebola virus. It mainly affects humans and some animals such as monkeys, chimpanzees, and bats.
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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods And Drinks: Are They Really Effective?
Diet must be paired with regular physical exercise, managing high daily stress levels, and getting deep sleep to thoroughly lower chronic inflammation.
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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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What Colour Is Your Tongue? Here's What It Says About Your Health
Your tongue's colour, coating and texture can reveal early signs of dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, infections and even oral cancer. Doctors explain what different tongue colours may indicate and when you should seek medical attention.
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Did Hantavirus Start In Argentina's 'End Of The World' City? Ushuaia Denies Link
The MV Hondius outbreak has drawn attention because passengers dispersed to multiple countries, increasing the risk of spreading the virus worldwide.
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Hantavirus In Italy: 4 Quarantined People Test Negative
Four people who have been under observation in Italy for possible hantavirus infection have all tested negative, the Italian health ministry said on Wednesday. Tests were
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Swimming Pools And Eye Health: Are Chlorine Levels Harming Your Vision? Doctors Answer
While chlorine is added to swimming pools to keep the water clean and free from harmful germs, experts say it can also affect eye health if exposure is frequent or prolonged.
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Hantavirus Detected In 1 Spanish Evacuee From MV Hondius In Tenerife
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) One of the 14 Spanish evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Sunday has tested preliminarily positive for the virus, Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia has said.
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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
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Sanitary Pad Safety: Experts Stress Safer Top-Sheets For Menstrual Hygiene
Health experts have urged women to pay greater attention to the top-sheet (upper layer) of sanitary pads, saying it plays a key role in maintaining intimate hygiene, preventing irritation and reducing the risk of infections during menstruation.
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3 New Ebola Cases Confirmed In Uganda, Total Reaches 5
Kampala, May 23 (IANS) Uganda on Saturday confirmed three more new Ebola cases, raising the total number of infections in the country to five.
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Nighttime Urination And Bladder Cancer: Is There A Connection?
Bladder cancer typically develops in the lining of the bladder and is more commonly associated with symptoms such as blood in the urine (haematuria), changes in urinary habits, and sometimes pain during urination.
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Can Using Sanitary Pads In Summer Trigger Fungal Infections? Doctors Answer
Hot and humid weather can increase intimate discomfort during periods, especially when sanitary pads are worn for long hours. Experts explain how sweat, moisture, friction, and poor ventilation may raise the risk of irritation and fungal infections.
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Hantavirus To Ebola: Why Are Infectious Disease Outbreaks Rising Rapidly In 2026?
Experts say rising outbreaks of hantavirus, Ebola, and other zoonotic diseases in 2026 are being fuelled by climate change, deforestation, rapid urbanisation, wildlife disruption, and global travel, increasing the risk of animal-to-human viral spillo
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Ebola Outbreak In Congo Kills 80: Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors Explained
Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) is a severe and highly infectious illness caused by the Ebola virus. It mainly affects humans and some animals such as monkeys, chimpanzees, and bats.
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Early Symptoms vs Warning Signs: When Does Dengue Become Life-Threatening? Doctor Answers
High fever, body pain, headache, weakness, pain behind the eyes, nausea, and skin rashes are some of the commonly reported in the first few days. Since these symptoms are similar to seasonal infections, people underestimate the seriousness of the dis
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Anti-Inflammatory Foods And Drinks: Are They Really Effective?
Diet must be paired with regular physical exercise, managing high daily stress levels, and getting deep sleep to thoroughly lower chronic inflammation.
-
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.
-
What Colour Is Your Tongue? Here's What It Says About Your Health
Your tongue's colour, coating and texture can reveal early signs of dehydration, vitamin deficiencies, infections and even oral cancer. Doctors explain what different tongue colours may indicate and when you should seek medical attention.
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Did Hantavirus Start In Argentina's 'End Of The World' City? Ushuaia Denies Link
The MV Hondius outbreak has drawn attention because passengers dispersed to multiple countries, increasing the risk of spreading the virus worldwide.
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Hantavirus In Italy: 4 Quarantined People Test Negative
Four people who have been under observation in Italy for possible hantavirus infection have all tested negative, the Italian health ministry said on Wednesday. Tests were
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Swimming Pools And Eye Health: Are Chlorine Levels Harming Your Vision? Doctors Answer
While chlorine is added to swimming pools to keep the water clean and free from harmful germs, experts say it can also affect eye health if exposure is frequent or prolonged.
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Hantavirus Detected In 1 Spanish Evacuee From MV Hondius In Tenerife
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) One of the 14 Spanish evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius on Sunday has tested preliminarily positive for the virus, Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia has said.
