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From Heeramandi To Parasite: Asian Movies And TV Shows Which Made A Mark Globally
From compelling period dramas to stories that push boundaries, the East is ruling
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Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Scientists Worried As Lifesaving Malaria Drug In Africa Proving Less Effective
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, which spreads through the bite of a mosquito.
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24% Deaths In Delhi Caused Due To Infectious, Parasitic Diseases: Report
A Delhi government report has attributed nearly 24 per cent of the total about 89,000 deaths registered in the national capital in 2023 to infectious and parasitic diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, tuberculosis and hepatitis B, among others.
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US Woman, 23, Goes Blind In One Eye After Swimming With Contact Lenses: "Most Pain I've Ever Experienced"
A woman in the US lost vision in one eye due to a rare parasite infection that developed after she went swimming with her contact lenses on.
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"Parasite Party": PM Modi Targets Congress Over Haryana Counting Charge
PM Modi took a jibe at Congress over its complaint and subsequent letter to the Election Commission regarding "slowdown in updating results" of assembly polls in Haryana and alleged that the opposition party wants to tarnish every institution.
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How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
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"One Of The Craziest CT Scans": US Doctor Reveals Disturbing Effects Of Undercooked Pork On Body
Dr Sam Ghali, an emergency physician in Florida, shared a shocking CT scan revealing severe parasitic infection in a patient's legs caused by eating undercooked pork.
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Cat Poop Parasite Could Be Key To Curing Alzheimer's And Parkinson's
This innovative approach aims to overcome the challenge of crossing the blood-brain barrier, which has hindered treatment options for neurological disorders like Alzheimers and Parkinsons.
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"Parasite", "Khatakhat Diwas": PM Hits Back Amid Protests In Lok Sabha
The Opposition is back in strength in parliament, determined to make themselves heard. And they chose to do it today, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi rose to respond to the Motion of Thanks for the President's address.
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Parasites, Defaced Clothing Found In N Korea Trash Balloons, Claims S Korea
Parasites from human faeces and defaced Western clothing were found in the bags of garbage carried by North Korean balloons into the South, Seoul said Monday.
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Shocking Images Reveal Hidden Parasites That Could Infest Your Pet
Microscopic images reveal the severe infestation of tapeworms and roundworms in cats, emphasizing the critical need for regular deworming.
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Cryptosporidium: All About The Parasite That Has Cause Diarrhoea Outbreak In UK Town
The symptoms of the disease it causes include stomach pains, nausea or vomiting, low-grade fever and loss of appetite.
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Hundreds In UK Town Hit By "Explosive Diarrhoea" After Consuming Contaminated Tap Water
Residents have now been advised not to drink directly from the tap and boil it before consumption.
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From Heeramandi To Parasite: Asian Movies And TV Shows Which Made A Mark Globally
From compelling period dramas to stories that push boundaries, the East is ruling
-
Flesh-Eating Human Parasite Resurfaces in Central America, Raises New Concerns
New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that affects livestock and humans, is resurging in Central America. Cases in Panama, Costa Rica, and Mexico have spiked since 2023, prompting U.S. authorities to tighten livestock import restrictions and monitor for potential spread. The parasite causes painful infestations, with no approved treatments e...
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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Scientists Worried As Lifesaving Malaria Drug In Africa Proving Less Effective
Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium falciparum, which spreads through the bite of a mosquito.
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24% Deaths In Delhi Caused Due To Infectious, Parasitic Diseases: Report
A Delhi government report has attributed nearly 24 per cent of the total about 89,000 deaths registered in the national capital in 2023 to infectious and parasitic diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, tuberculosis and hepatitis B, among others.
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US Woman, 23, Goes Blind In One Eye After Swimming With Contact Lenses: "Most Pain I've Ever Experienced"
A woman in the US lost vision in one eye due to a rare parasite infection that developed after she went swimming with her contact lenses on.
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"Parasite Party": PM Modi Targets Congress Over Haryana Counting Charge
PM Modi took a jibe at Congress over its complaint and subsequent letter to the Election Commission regarding "slowdown in updating results" of assembly polls in Haryana and alleged that the opposition party wants to tarnish every institution.
-
How Does Antimicrobial Resistance Work In Your Body?
In this article, we will explore how AMR develops, its impact on the human body, and the pros and cons of this biological phenomenon.
-
"One Of The Craziest CT Scans": US Doctor Reveals Disturbing Effects Of Undercooked Pork On Body
Dr Sam Ghali, an emergency physician in Florida, shared a shocking CT scan revealing severe parasitic infection in a patient's legs caused by eating undercooked pork.
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Cat Poop Parasite Could Be Key To Curing Alzheimer's And Parkinson's
This innovative approach aims to overcome the challenge of crossing the blood-brain barrier, which has hindered treatment options for neurological disorders like Alzheimers and Parkinsons.
-
"Parasite", "Khatakhat Diwas": PM Hits Back Amid Protests In Lok Sabha
The Opposition is back in strength in parliament, determined to make themselves heard. And they chose to do it today, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi rose to respond to the Motion of Thanks for the President's address.
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Parasites, Defaced Clothing Found In N Korea Trash Balloons, Claims S Korea
Parasites from human faeces and defaced Western clothing were found in the bags of garbage carried by North Korean balloons into the South, Seoul said Monday.
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Shocking Images Reveal Hidden Parasites That Could Infest Your Pet
Microscopic images reveal the severe infestation of tapeworms and roundworms in cats, emphasizing the critical need for regular deworming.
-
Cryptosporidium: All About The Parasite That Has Cause Diarrhoea Outbreak In UK Town
The symptoms of the disease it causes include stomach pains, nausea or vomiting, low-grade fever and loss of appetite.
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Hundreds In UK Town Hit By "Explosive Diarrhoea" After Consuming Contaminated Tap Water
Residents have now been advised not to drink directly from the tap and boil it before consumption.
