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Is this the start of a new pandemic? As HMPV spreads as China, PAT HAGAN reveals all you need to know about the 'mystery' illness
3 days, 8 hours ago

Is this the start of a new pandemic? As HMPV spreads as China, PAT HAGAN reveals all you need to know about the 'mystery' illness

Daily Mail  

The scenes are eerily familiar – crowded hospitals in China overrun by masked patients seeking medical help as infection tears through the population. HMPV belongs to the same family of infectious bugs as respiratory syncytial virus, which is already a common source of the lung infection bronchiolitis during winter – hospitalising around 30,000 children and 18,000 adults in the UK …

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HMPV cases in India: Jharkhand Health Minister says 'no need to panic, state unaffected by virus'
3 days, 10 hours ago

HMPV cases in India: Jharkhand Health Minister says 'no need to panic, state unaffected by virus'

India TV News  

HMPV cases in India: Amid the rise in cases of HMPV across India, Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari assured that the state has not been affected by the infection. "I have instructed officials to ensure that cases of severe acute respiratory illness are examined in the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory," Ansari said in an advisory. Union Health Secretary Punya …

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What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?
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3 days, 10 hours ago

What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?

Al Jazeera  

HMPV infections are spreading in China, while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK. Cases of human metapneumovirus have also been reported from India amid seasonal winter patterns of a rise in respiratory illnesses. In northern China, HMPV cases have been rising among children 14 years and younger, according to Kan Biao, director of …

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Trend of acute respiratory infection increases in Northern Hemisphere amid HMPV, claims WHO
3 days, 10 hours ago

Trend of acute respiratory infection increases in Northern Hemisphere amid HMPV, claims WHO

India TV News  

Many Northern Hemisphere countries have an increase in acute respiratory infections during this time of year. These increases are usually driven by seasonal epidemics of respiratory infections, including seasonal influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and other common respiratory viruses like human metapneumovirus and mycoplasma pneumonia. In several temperate Northern Hemisphere nations, rates of influenza-like illness and/or acute respiratory infection have recently …

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Beyond the vaccine: 8 additional ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer
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3 days, 10 hours ago

Beyond the vaccine: 8 additional ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer

India TV News  

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus. Hence, it is recommended that people take the HPV vaccine as it helps to prevent HPV infection, cervical cancer and other cancers related to HPV such as head and throat cancer. Get Regular Pap Smears and HPV Tests Early detection …

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HMPV cases in India reach 7; does its treatment include antibiotics?
4 days, 1 hour ago

HMPV cases in India reach 7; does its treatment include antibiotics?

Live Mint  

HMPV cases in India: A day after Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat confirmed the HMPV cases, fresh Human Metapneumovirus cases were detected in Nagpur, reported India Today on Tuesday. HMPV cases in India: Symptoms of the viral infection Cough, fever, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of HMPV infection. HMPV cases in India: Does treatment …

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Prashant Kishor shifted to ICU after suffering from dehydration, throat infection
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Prashant Kishor shifted to ICU after suffering from dehydration, throat infection

India Today  

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who continues his fast unto death to demand the cancellation of a Bihar Public Service Commission exam, has been shifted to the Intensive Care Unit for treatment. On Monday, the police "forcibly removed" the Jan Suraaj Party founder from the protest site at Patna's Gandhi Maidan and took him to AIIMS in an ambulance. …

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No HMPV case in Mumbai, asserts civic body; asks citizens to take precautions
4 days, 21 hours ago

No HMPV case in Mumbai, asserts civic body; asks citizens to take precautions

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, Mumbai's civic body on Monday said no Human Metapneumovirus case has been found in the metropolis. The Directorate of Health Services, Pune, has already issued a set of guidelines on January 3 outlining preventive measures after the reports of an outbreak of HMPV in China surfaced in the media," it said. The Public Health Department has analysed the state's …

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Ministry of Health confirms two cases of HMPV infection: What is HMPV, its symptoms and why there is no cause for alarm
5 days, 1 hour ago

Ministry of Health confirms two cases of HMPV infection: What is HMPV, its symptoms and why there is no cause for alarm

Op India  

The Indian government has issued a press note following media reports of some Human Metapneumovirus cases detected in Karnataka. The official X account of the Ministry of Health has issued an update in the wake of HMPV cases detected in India. @ICMRDELHI Detects Two Cases of Human Metapneumovirus in Karnataka through routine surveillance Surveillance System Robust, No Unusual Surge in …

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Dirty water, poor diet: A recipe for rising infection among Indian children
5 days, 10 hours ago

Dirty water, poor diet: A recipe for rising infection among Indian children

India Today  

In India, millions of children face a silent yet deadly threat every day: contaminated water and poor nutrition. While healthcare advancements have made progress in treating infectious diseases, the root causes - unsafe water, lack of sanitation, and inadequate diets — continue to compromise children's health. The problem isn't just about access to food or medicine but a cycle of …

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Infants at risk from HMPV: Top questions answered
5 days, 10 hours ago

Infants at risk from HMPV: Top questions answered

India Today  

Human metapneumovirus is a respiratory illness that presents symptoms similar to the common cold or flu. Speaking to India Today TV, renowned paediatrician Dr Krishna Chugh addressed key concerns about HMPV, focusing on its potential risks to infants and precautions that parents can take against the virus spread. Dr Ankita Baidya echoed a similar remark, but added that HMPV in …

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Maharashtra zoos on high alert after 3 tigers, and 1 leopard succumb to avian flu
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5 days, 15 hours ago

Maharashtra zoos on high alert after 3 tigers, and 1 leopard succumb to avian flu

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: The deaths of three tigers and a sub-adult leopard at the Gorewada Wildlife Rescue Centre in Nagpur due to the H5N1 avian influenza virus have prompted the Wildlife Research and Training Centre to issue a statewide advisory to zoos and wildlife rescue centres across Maharashtra. The deaths of three tigers and a sub-adult leopard at the Gorewada Wildlife Rescue …

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Your go-to guide for foot creams: Tips, ingredients, and top picks to treat dryness
6 days, 5 hours ago

Your go-to guide for foot creams: Tips, ingredients, and top picks to treat dryness

Hindustan Times  

A good foot cream is essential for keeping your feet smooth, and soft. Packed with rich moisturisers like shea butter, oils, or glycerin, they may help to soothe dry, rough skin, alleviate cracked heels and improve overall foot health. Best foot cream for sensitive skin Select foot creams with soothing ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile, or vitamin E. Opt for …

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Rhino picked up deadly infection at Delhi zoo: Autopsy
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1 week ago

Rhino picked up deadly infection at Delhi zoo: Autopsy

Hindustan Times  

The 11-year-old one-horned rhinoceros that died at National Zoological Park in Delhi on Thursday – just four months after arriving from Assam as part of an animal exchange programme — succumbed to acute haemorrhagic enteritis possibly caused by infection that took place after the animal’s transfer. The rhino arrived in Delhi in September 2024 along with a male royal Bengal …

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Scorpions and former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee recovering after near death from sepsis
1 week, 1 day ago

Scorpions and former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee recovering after near death from sepsis

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Scorpions and former Motörhead drummer …

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Human Metapneumovirus HMPV: After Coranvirus, mysterious virus reported in China, all you need to know
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1 week, 1 day ago

Human Metapneumovirus HMPV: After Coranvirus, mysterious virus reported in China, all you need to know

Live Mint  

Rising cases of infections, including those caused by human metapneumovirus, have rung alarms in China. China has reported rising cases of human metapneumovirus, especially under the age of 14 in northern provinces, the news agency Reuters reported, citing officials. HMPV: About the virus The virus can cause upper and lower respiratory diseases in people of all ages. According to US …

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UTI remedies: Is cranberry juice beneficial for treating urinary tract infections? Know here
1 week, 1 day ago

UTI remedies: Is cranberry juice beneficial for treating urinary tract infections? Know here

India TV News  

Urinary tract infection, commonly known as UTI, is a condition wherein one develops an infection in any part of the urinary system. However, there's much debate about whether cranberry juice can actually help in treating a UTI. Cranberry juice cannot help treat a UTI, however, it can help prevent the infection. While cranberry juice can be beneficial, here take a …

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Bengali director Arun Roy dies of lung infection at 56
1 week, 2 days ago

Bengali director Arun Roy dies of lung infection at 56

India Today  

Acclaimed Bengali director Arun Roy died on Thursday at the age of 56 due to a severe lung infection. Arun Roy, whose real name is Arunava Raychaudhuri, had been recently admitted to the hospital due to worsening health conditions. Dr Kinjal Nanda, who was treating Roy at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, confirmed his death. Arun Roy rose to …

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Norovirus outbreak: Here's what you should know about the common winter disease
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1 week, 3 days ago

Norovirus outbreak: Here's what you should know about the common winter disease

India TV News  

Norovirus cases have been reported in several parts of the United States, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to Cleveland Clinic, the first norovirus outbreak occurred in Norwalk, Ohio in a school in 1968. A virus in the Caliciviridae family causes norovirus, says Cleveland Clinic. You can get norovirus infection if you; Eat contaminated food Drink contaminated …

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UK Announces Dengue Vaccine For Travellers With A Previous Infection — Know Details
1 week, 4 days ago

UK Announces Dengue Vaccine For Travellers With A Previous Infection — Know Details

ABP News  

Dengue Vaccine: For those living in tropical countries such as India, most countries in Africa and South America, including Mexico, vector borne diseases are a regular nuisance. The live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine, Qdenga, was licensed in the UK in 2023, but was not immediately approved for travellers as they would be out of the observation of the trial researchers. …

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Natural ways to balance urinary pH and prevent infections: Urologist shares tips
1 week, 4 days ago

Natural ways to balance urinary pH and prevent infections: Urologist shares tips

Hindustan Times  

Urinary Tract Infections is one of the most common urinary infections faced by women. In an interview with HT lifestyle, Dr. Deepti Sureka, Consultant Female Urologist, Asian institute of Nephrology and Urology, Hyderabad, said, “Maintaining a balanced urinary pH is essential for optimal urinary tract health. Fluctuations in urinary pH can occur due to factors such as diet, hydration levels, …

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'Blatant Medical Negligence': Supreme Court Directs Surgeon To Pay Rs 3.5 Lakh To Patient Who Developed Infection After Cataract Operation
1 week, 4 days ago

'Blatant Medical Negligence': Supreme Court Directs Surgeon To Pay Rs 3.5 Lakh To Patient Who Developed Infection After Cataract Operation

Live Law  

The Supreme Court restored the findings of the State Consumer Commission of Maharashtra which found that the present Respondent, an eye surgeon, had failed to diagnose and also further failed to take corrective steps after the Appellant developed an infection and abscess following a cataract operation. Before District Consumer Forum and State Consumer Commission Aggrieved about the loss of vision, …

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Bird flu infection in cats raises concerns in US as virus mutates
2 weeks ago

Bird flu infection in cats raises concerns in US as virus mutates

India Today  

The ongoing spread of bird flu in the US has alarmed experts - not just because of human cases causing severe illness, but also due to troubling new instances of infections in cats. An analysis posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday revealed that a small percentage of the virus in the patient's throat carried genetic …

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USFDA elevates Costco egg recall to highest risk level threat amid Salmonella contamination fears
2 weeks, 3 days ago

USFDA elevates Costco egg recall to highest risk level threat amid Salmonella contamination fears

Live Mint  

The Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of eggs sold at Costco as the highest risk level for infection, Class I, due to potential salmonella contamination, signaling a significant health concern,, according to multiple reports. The recall affects 10,800 cartons of Handsome Brook Farms eggs sold under the Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised label. The recall was initiated …

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