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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Ebola Outbreak Concerns Escalate: DGCA Orders Preparedness Measures for Airlines Amid WHO Warning
Amid rising global concern over Ebola virus disease, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued preparedness measures for airlines following a...
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Popular weight loss drug Wegovy linked to eye stroke – a condition that can leave you blind forever, study warns
Weight loss drugs have been in the headlines for quite some time, sometimes for their benefits and effectiveness in supporting the weight loss...
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The Hidden Symptoms of Childhood Thyroid Disease That Parents Often Overlook
Many parents dismiss a child who continuously complains of being tired, forgetful, moody or gaining weight without explanation as part of growing up,...
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Women face sharper cognitive decline from hypertension, diabetes, hearing loss and obesity than men, researchers find
Nearly 2 out of every 3 people with Alzheimer’s disease are women in the USA and researchers are now beginning to find out...
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Brain fog in young professionals: How urban lifestyles are affecting focus, memory and mental clarity
“Brain fog” is not actually a diagnosis, but it is one of the most common complaints among working city-dwellers. Patients report that they...
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