Virus & Disease
Nipah Virus Death in West Bengal: Recovered Nurse Dies After Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Raises Concern Over Post-Infection Risks
A nursing professional who had earlier tested positive for the Nipah virus (NiV) has died following a cardiac arrest at a hospital in...
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Nipah Virus Infection – India
Situation at a glance On 26 January 2026, the National IHR Focal Point for India notified WHO of two laboratory‑confirmed cases of Nipah...
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WHO Reaffirms Leprosy-Free Goal Ahead of World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day on 25 January, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that ensuring access to treatment remains critical to the global...
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World Blood Cancer Day: Doctors Warn Early Symptoms of Leukemia and Lymphoma Are Often Ignored
Blood cancer cases are rising globally, but doctors say one of the biggest challenges remains delayed diagnosis due to ignored or misunderstood symptoms....
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World No Tobacco Day 2026: Vaping, Gutka, and Cigarettes — How Tobacco Quietly Damages the Entire Body
Tobacco use continues to remain one of the world’s leading preventable causes of death, claiming millions of lives every year. While lung cancer...
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Valvular heart disease patients face greater health risks from air pollution: Study
Did you know that air pollution can worsen outcomes in individuals with heart valve disease causing more than just an irritation to your...
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World Digestive Health Day 2026: Are “healthy” diet snacks wrecking your gut?
A lot of people try to lose weight or stay fit and ‘DIET’ snacks are marketed as a healthier option. They are usually...
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Schizophrenia is not split personality: Expert explains the dangerous mental health myth
There is more talk about mental health in India than before but there are still many myths. One of the most common misconceptions...
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