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Africa's Health Ministry Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency; All You Need To Know
Mpox Health Emergency In Sierra Leone: This declaration of public health emergency in Africa serves as a stark reminder of the ever-evolving challenges in infectious disease management.
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Lancet Study Says Heat-Related Deaths Among Elderly Have Gone Up By 68%
The Lancet report said that changing climate is exacerbating the risk of infectious disease outbreaks and threatening global food security.
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Leprosy: Know The Symptoms And Risk Factors Of This Condition
Detection of leprosy in the early stage is difficult as the bacteria multiply slowly, the average incubation period of the disease is 5 years. Symptoms may take up to 20 years to appear which leads to an unintentional delay in diagnosis.
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Are Hepatitis Patients At A Higher Risk Of Contracting Covid-19? Expert Explains
World Hepatitis Day 2020: Hepatitis is a disease caused by viral infection which leads to inflammation of the liver. This day is observed on 28 July each year to spread awareness about this disease.
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US Top Health Expert Implores Young People To Stay Vigilant Of Coronavirus Risk
The leading U.S. expert on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Thursday implored younger people to continue social distancing and other measures to curtail spread of the novel coronavirus, which has surged in some parts of the country.
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Real Risk Of New Outbreak: Top Health Expert On US Lockdown Exit Plans
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed 80,000 Americans and brought the economy to its knees.
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Measles: Signs And Symptoms And All That You Didn't Know About It
Measles was once quite common but can be prevented with a vaccines. Read here to know more about this highly infectious disease that can cause high fever and skin rashes.
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New Cholesterol Management Guidelines Call For Personalized Risk Assessments
Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. Nearly a third of all U.S. adults have high LDL levels, a major cause of fatty deposits in arteries that lead to heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems.
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Chickenpox: Causes, Symptoms And Everything You Need To Know
Chickenpox is usually determined by large red spots on the body. Chickenpox is not that severe a condition and can be secured within a week or two.There is no particular cause behind chickenpox apart from contact with the varicella virus.
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Very High Good Cholesterol Levels May Not Be Good For You, Here's Why
Variations in good cholesterol levels may place you at risk of infectious diseases, says study.
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Cholesterol Diet: Fluctuating Cholesterol May Up The Risk Of Infectious Disease; Here's What You Should Eat!
For the study, the team examined the data from 100,000 individuals. The researchers found that individuals with both low and high HDL cholesterol had high risk of hospitalisation with an infectious disease
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This Drug Can Save You From Malaria This Monsoon
A study conducted by scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that Statins, a gene variant which affects cholestrol levels and reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke may also provide protection against many other infectious diseases like typhoid fever and malaria.
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Vitamin A Deficiency Can Put You At The Risk of Tuberculosis
A new study, published inthe journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, shows that people with vitamin A deficiency may be 10 times more likely to develop tuberculosis (TB).
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Bad Relationship During Pregnancy Ups Infection Risk In Kids
Pregnant women dissatisfied in their relationship are at an increased risk of infectious diseases, such as stomach flu and ear inflammation, which may also affect their child, a new study has found.
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International Trade Helps Spread Infectious Diseases: Study
Besides opening up new vistas for humans, ranging from travel to exotic places to enjoying the products and services of those distant lands, international trade and travel also increases risk of spreading infectious diseases, a study says.
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Africa's Health Ministry Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency; All You Need To Know
Mpox Health Emergency In Sierra Leone: This declaration of public health emergency in Africa serves as a stark reminder of the ever-evolving challenges in infectious disease management.
-
Lancet Study Says Heat-Related Deaths Among Elderly Have Gone Up By 68%
The Lancet report said that changing climate is exacerbating the risk of infectious disease outbreaks and threatening global food security.
-
Leprosy: Know The Symptoms And Risk Factors Of This Condition
Detection of leprosy in the early stage is difficult as the bacteria multiply slowly, the average incubation period of the disease is 5 years. Symptoms may take up to 20 years to appear which leads to an unintentional delay in diagnosis.
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Are Hepatitis Patients At A Higher Risk Of Contracting Covid-19? Expert Explains
World Hepatitis Day 2020: Hepatitis is a disease caused by viral infection which leads to inflammation of the liver. This day is observed on 28 July each year to spread awareness about this disease.
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US Top Health Expert Implores Young People To Stay Vigilant Of Coronavirus Risk
The leading U.S. expert on infectious diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, on Thursday implored younger people to continue social distancing and other measures to curtail spread of the novel coronavirus, which has surged in some parts of the country.
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Real Risk Of New Outbreak: Top Health Expert On US Lockdown Exit Plans
Leading U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci on Tuesday warned Congress that a premature lifting of lockdowns could lead to additional outbreaks of the deadly coronavirus, which has killed 80,000 Americans and brought the economy to its knees.
-
Measles: Signs And Symptoms And All That You Didn't Know About It
Measles was once quite common but can be prevented with a vaccines. Read here to know more about this highly infectious disease that can cause high fever and skin rashes.
-
New Cholesterol Management Guidelines Call For Personalized Risk Assessments
Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. Nearly a third of all U.S. adults have high LDL levels, a major cause of fatty deposits in arteries that lead to heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular problems.
-
Chickenpox: Causes, Symptoms And Everything You Need To Know
Chickenpox is usually determined by large red spots on the body. Chickenpox is not that severe a condition and can be secured within a week or two.There is no particular cause behind chickenpox apart from contact with the varicella virus.
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Very High Good Cholesterol Levels May Not Be Good For You, Here's Why
Variations in good cholesterol levels may place you at risk of infectious diseases, says study.
-
Cholesterol Diet: Fluctuating Cholesterol May Up The Risk Of Infectious Disease; Here's What You Should Eat!
For the study, the team examined the data from 100,000 individuals. The researchers found that individuals with both low and high HDL cholesterol had high risk of hospitalisation with an infectious disease
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This Drug Can Save You From Malaria This Monsoon
A study conducted by scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that Statins, a gene variant which affects cholestrol levels and reduces the risk of a heart attack or stroke may also provide protection against many other infectious diseases like typhoid fever and malaria.
-
Vitamin A Deficiency Can Put You At The Risk of Tuberculosis
A new study, published inthe journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, shows that people with vitamin A deficiency may be 10 times more likely to develop tuberculosis (TB).
-
Bad Relationship During Pregnancy Ups Infection Risk In Kids
Pregnant women dissatisfied in their relationship are at an increased risk of infectious diseases, such as stomach flu and ear inflammation, which may also affect their child, a new study has found.
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International Trade Helps Spread Infectious Diseases: Study
Besides opening up new vistas for humans, ranging from travel to exotic places to enjoying the products and services of those distant lands, international trade and travel also increases risk of spreading infectious diseases, a study says.
