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Rare 'Worm Sneezing' Case Of Greek Woman Sparks Questions On Hidden Parasitic Infections; What A Doctor Wants You To Know
A rare case of a woman sneezing out worms has spotlighted hidden parasitic infections. Experts explain how such infections occur, who is at risk, early warning signs, and simple steps to prevent serious health complications.
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Yellow Fever Outbreak In Venezuela, Travel Advisory Released: What You Need To Know About It
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is transmitted by the bite of specific kinds of mosquitoes. The disease is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.
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Study Finds Increase In Deaths Due To Kidney Problems Highest Following Tropical Cyclones
An analysis of deaths in the wake of tropical cyclones in nine countries has found that the highest increase of 92 per cent was seen in deaths due to kidney diseases, followed by 21 per cent in deaths due to physical injuries.
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Scientists Want To Breed Mosquitoes With "Toxic" Semen. This Is Why
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.
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Bananas At Risk Of Extinction Due To Fungus Outbreak, Warn Scientists
Cavendish banana is under attack from a fungal infection called Panama disease (Fusarium wilt) tropical race 4.
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Pani Puri Sale Banned In Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Here's Why
The sale of Pani Puri has been banned in Nepal's Kathmandu due to rising cholera cases in Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC).
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Nepal Reports Suspected Case Of Monkeypox: Report
Monkeypox: A 26-year-old Nepalese national who returned from Dubai was admitted to a tropical and infectious disease hospital in Nepal's Kathmandu on Thursday after he exhibited symptoms of monkeypox.
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Stay Safe, It's The Season Of Tropical And Vector-Borne Diseases: PM Modi To Citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to take precautions during the ongoing monsoon season, noting that this is the time when tropical and vector-borne diseases spread.
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Manipur To Achieve "Zero Malaria Status" By 2021: Governor
Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla on Friday expressed optimism that the state will be the first to achieve the "zero malaria status" in the country by 2021, nine years ahead of the national target of eliminating the tropical disease by 2030.
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Guava For Hypertension: Why Eating The Tropical Fruit May Help Regulate Blood Pressure
Guava for hypertension: Here's why the tropical fruit is particularly healthy for people who are at risk of heart diseases, including hypertension patients.
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Rare 'Worm Sneezing' Case Of Greek Woman Sparks Questions On Hidden Parasitic Infections; What A Doctor Wants You To Know
A rare case of a woman sneezing out worms has spotlighted hidden parasitic infections. Experts explain how such infections occur, who is at risk, early warning signs, and simple steps to prevent serious health complications.
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Yellow Fever Outbreak In Venezuela, Travel Advisory Released: What You Need To Know About It
Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that is transmitted by the bite of specific kinds of mosquitoes. The disease is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.
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Study Finds Increase In Deaths Due To Kidney Problems Highest Following Tropical Cyclones
An analysis of deaths in the wake of tropical cyclones in nine countries has found that the highest increase of 92 per cent was seen in deaths due to kidney diseases, followed by 21 per cent in deaths due to physical injuries.
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Scientists Want To Breed Mosquitoes With "Toxic" Semen. This Is Why
Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said after trialling the novel pest control method.
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Bananas At Risk Of Extinction Due To Fungus Outbreak, Warn Scientists
Cavendish banana is under attack from a fungal infection called Panama disease (Fusarium wilt) tropical race 4.
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Pani Puri Sale Banned In Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Here's Why
The sale of Pani Puri has been banned in Nepal's Kathmandu due to rising cholera cases in Lalitpur Metropolitan City (LMC).
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Nepal Reports Suspected Case Of Monkeypox: Report
Monkeypox: A 26-year-old Nepalese national who returned from Dubai was admitted to a tropical and infectious disease hospital in Nepal's Kathmandu on Thursday after he exhibited symptoms of monkeypox.
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Stay Safe, It's The Season Of Tropical And Vector-Borne Diseases: PM Modi To Citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to take precautions during the ongoing monsoon season, noting that this is the time when tropical and vector-borne diseases spread.
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Manipur To Achieve "Zero Malaria Status" By 2021: Governor
Manipur Governor Dr Najma Heptulla on Friday expressed optimism that the state will be the first to achieve the "zero malaria status" in the country by 2021, nine years ahead of the national target of eliminating the tropical disease by 2030.
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Guava For Hypertension: Why Eating The Tropical Fruit May Help Regulate Blood Pressure
Guava for hypertension: Here's why the tropical fruit is particularly healthy for people who are at risk of heart diseases, including hypertension patients.
