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Pope Francis Battles With Respiratory Tract Infection: All About Pneumonia And Its Health Effects
What Is Pneumonia: Pope Francis, aged 88, has been hospitalised with a complex respiratory tract infection that has progressed to bilateral pneumonia, affecting both lungs.
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Mind-Controlling Fungus That Turns Spiders into Zombies Found in Ireland
A newly discovered fungus in Ireland has been found to infect and manipulate cave spiders, forcing them out of their hiding places before killing them and using their bodies to release spores. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honour of Sir David Attenborough, the fungus was first discovered in an old gunpowder store in 2021. Researchers suggest it...
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What Is Maharashtra's New Baldness Virus That Has Caused Sudden Hair Loss In Over 400 People?
Baldness Virus In Maharashtra: In early January 2025, residents of several villages in Maharashtras Buldhana district, including Hingna, Bondgaon, and Kalvad, began experiencing severe and sudden hair loss, leading to complete baldness within days.
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Most Common Causes For Hair Fall In Women
Women's Health: In this article, we explore the most common causes of hair fall in women and the reasons behind them.
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China Boy, 4, Loses Finger After Father Takes Him To Foot Massage Parlour For Nail Infection
A four-year-old boy in China had to have his finger amputated after his father took him to a foot massage parlour to treat a fungal infection in his nail.
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Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing "Silent Pandemic", Scientists Warn
Fungal infections are evolving and becoming resistant to the medicines used to treat them, causing what some researchers are calling a "silent pandemic" that needs to be addressed urgently.
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Rare Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Identified In New York City: Report
The first reported case in the United States involved a New Yorker in his thirties who developed rashes on his genital area, buttocks, and limbs.
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US Chef Dies Of Rare Fungal Infection, His Lungs Resembled "Swiss Cheese"
A 29-year-old chef died in Michigan after battling a rare fungal disease.Ian Pritchard contracted blastomycosis, a fungus-borne illness, sometime before Thanksgiving last year, reportedNew York Post.
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Deadly Fungal Infection 'Candida Auris' Spreading In US Rapidly: All You Need To Know
Doctors caution that infection can be potentially hazardous due to its high fatality rate, drug resistance, and its ability to easily spread in healthcare facilities
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US Man, 31, Forced To Get Nose Removed After Developing Flu-Like Symptoms
In a rare condition, a 31-year-old man in the United States was forced to get his nose removed after catching a fungal infection that was eating into his face.
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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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Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading Through US Rapidly
CDC has issued a health advisory due to the spread of Candida auris fungus. The WHO has labelled it as a growing threat.
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Doctors Remove Rare Large Fungal Ball From Heart Valve Of Elderly Man
A 70-year-old man diagnosed with a rare condition got a fresh lease of life after undergoing a complex surgery in which doctors extracted a "6 cm-long fungal ball" from his heart valve, hospital authorities said on Tuesday.
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Inner Thighs Need Extra Care During Monsoons, Dermatologist Dr. Kiran Sethi Explains Why
Dermatologist Dr. Kiran Sethi highlights three fungal conditions people might face in the inner thighs during monsoons
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Dr Kiran Shares About The Skin Infections That You May Catch This Season
Dermatologist Dr Kiran also talks about how you can take care of your skin during the rainy season.
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Pope Francis Battles With Respiratory Tract Infection: All About Pneumonia And Its Health Effects
What Is Pneumonia: Pope Francis, aged 88, has been hospitalised with a complex respiratory tract infection that has progressed to bilateral pneumonia, affecting both lungs.
-
Mind-Controlling Fungus That Turns Spiders into Zombies Found in Ireland
A newly discovered fungus in Ireland has been found to infect and manipulate cave spiders, forcing them out of their hiding places before killing them and using their bodies to release spores. Named Gibellula attenboroughii in honour of Sir David Attenborough, the fungus was first discovered in an old gunpowder store in 2021. Researchers suggest it...
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What Is Maharashtra's New Baldness Virus That Has Caused Sudden Hair Loss In Over 400 People?
Baldness Virus In Maharashtra: In early January 2025, residents of several villages in Maharashtras Buldhana district, including Hingna, Bondgaon, and Kalvad, began experiencing severe and sudden hair loss, leading to complete baldness within days.
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Most Common Causes For Hair Fall In Women
Women's Health: In this article, we explore the most common causes of hair fall in women and the reasons behind them.
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China Boy, 4, Loses Finger After Father Takes Him To Foot Massage Parlour For Nail Infection
A four-year-old boy in China had to have his finger amputated after his father took him to a foot massage parlour to treat a fungal infection in his nail.
-
Deadly Fungal Infections Are Evolving And Causing "Silent Pandemic", Scientists Warn
Fungal infections are evolving and becoming resistant to the medicines used to treat them, causing what some researchers are calling a "silent pandemic" that needs to be addressed urgently.
-
Rare Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Identified In New York City: Report
The first reported case in the United States involved a New Yorker in his thirties who developed rashes on his genital area, buttocks, and limbs.
-
US Chef Dies Of Rare Fungal Infection, His Lungs Resembled "Swiss Cheese"
A 29-year-old chef died in Michigan after battling a rare fungal disease.Ian Pritchard contracted blastomycosis, a fungus-borne illness, sometime before Thanksgiving last year, reportedNew York Post.
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Deadly Fungal Infection 'Candida Auris' Spreading In US Rapidly: All You Need To Know
Doctors caution that infection can be potentially hazardous due to its high fatality rate, drug resistance, and its ability to easily spread in healthcare facilities
-
US Man, 31, Forced To Get Nose Removed After Developing Flu-Like Symptoms
In a rare condition, a 31-year-old man in the United States was forced to get his nose removed after catching a fungal infection that was eating into his face.
-
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.
-
Deadly Fungal Infection Spreading Through US Rapidly
CDC has issued a health advisory due to the spread of Candida auris fungus. The WHO has labelled it as a growing threat.
-
Doctors Remove Rare Large Fungal Ball From Heart Valve Of Elderly Man
A 70-year-old man diagnosed with a rare condition got a fresh lease of life after undergoing a complex surgery in which doctors extracted a "6 cm-long fungal ball" from his heart valve, hospital authorities said on Tuesday.
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Inner Thighs Need Extra Care During Monsoons, Dermatologist Dr. Kiran Sethi Explains Why
Dermatologist Dr. Kiran Sethi highlights three fungal conditions people might face in the inner thighs during monsoons
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Dr Kiran Shares About The Skin Infections That You May Catch This Season
Dermatologist Dr Kiran also talks about how you can take care of your skin during the rainy season.
