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Avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans from cattle than from birds: research

The H5N1 highly pathogenic avian flu virus may be more infectious to humans if passed on from cattle than directly from birds, local media reported, citing a team of researchers in Japan.

Jul 13, 2024

Tripura: 1790 persons infected by HIV/AIDS in 2023-24

HIV/AIDS Crisis in Tripura: A Deep Dive into the Epidemic

The northeastern state of Tripura in India has reported a concerning rise in HIV/AIDS cases. The government recently revealed that during the 2023-24 period, 1790 individuals were infected by HIV/AIDS, marking a positivity rate of 0.92%. This alarming statistic underscores the ongoing struggle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the region.

Jul 12, 2024

Dengue can seriously affect your brain, nervous system: Doctors

Monsoon Dengue Surge: Neurological Implications Highlighted

As the monsoon season engulfs India, medical experts are sounding the alarm about the often-overlooked neurological implications of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral illness. While the disease is primarily known for causing mild flu-like symptoms, it can have profound effects on the brain and nervous system, according to leading neurologists.

Jul 9, 2024

Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: CM Shinde asks emergency agencies to be on high alert

Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: Emergency agencies put on high alert

After a record 300 mm rain was reported in Mumbai, the government has directed the emergency agencies to be on high alert.

Jul 8, 2024

Nipah monoclonal antibody to undergo human trials in India, Bangladesh in 2025

A novel monoclonal antibody against the Nipah virus is set to undergo human clinical trials in India, and Bangladesh -- two countries that suffer Nipah outbreaks almost every year -- in 2025, according to a report on Thursday.

Jul 4, 2024

Zika Virus cases on rise in Maharashtra; Here's how it can impact pregnancy, cause complications for the newborn babies

Pregnant women are severely at risk of Zika virus that can lead to severe complications, harming the baby in the womb, said doctors on Thursday as Zika cases rise to 8 in Maharashtra.

Jul 4, 2024

Monsoon Season spurs Dengue surge, K'taka tops with 5,374 cases, 5 deaths

The monsoon season, a period of relief from the sweltering heat, has also brought a surge in dengue cases in various parts of India, including Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.

Jun 30, 2024

Facebook posts show unflagged content on vaccine hesitancy: Study

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Pennsylvania has shed light on the role of unflagged content on Facebook in fueling vaccine hesitancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

May 31, 2024

Class 9 student collapses on teacher, dies of suspected heart attack in Jaipur school

Doctors warn gym goers as sudden heart attacks return, killing at least 4 in 24 hrs

Health experts on Thursday warned gym goers, especially those in their mid-30s and 40s, should get themselves properly evaluated by doctors before beginning their exercise regimen, as sudden heart attacks returned in India, claiming the lives of at least four people -- three young adults and one minor -- in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat in the last 24 hours.

May 2, 2024

AstraZeneca admits Covishield jab raises TTS risk. Should you be worried?

Thrombosis Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) -- a blood clot disorder -- is a rare side effect of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, and the benefits far outweigh the risks of the jab, said doctors here on Tuesday.

Apr 30, 2024

Why are US kids dying due to the flu?

The flu season in the US, this year, has claimed more than a hundred children's lives, according to latest estimates from the country's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC

Mar 9, 2024

India's bio-economy grew 13-fold in the last decade: Jitendra Singh

India's bio-economy has grown 13-fold in the last decade -- from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Wednesday.

Mar 7, 2024

Hearing loss: Early screening, diagnosis is key to ensue 'sound' future for children

The ring of the school bell at the end of the day, friends calling us to play cricket or football, mother humming our favourite lullaby, our favourite song on the radio - for many of us, these sounds are an inherent part of the happy, nostalgic memories of our childhood. But not everyone gets to enjoy such memories – every day in India, over 300 babies are born with some degree of hearing loss.

Mar 2, 2024

Japan culls 14,000 birds after avian flu outbreak

About 14,000 birds have been culled in the southern Japan after an avian influenza outbreak was confirmed, local authorities said on Monday.

Feb 12, 2024

New gene therapy restores hearing in kids with hereditary deafness

Researchers have developed a gene therapy that can help restore hearing function for children suffering from hereditary deafness.

Jan 25, 2024

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