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Insurers consider policy applicants with pre-existing conditions high-risk since they are viewed as more likely to file claims. This comprehensive guide examines how pre-existing conditions affect insurance in terms of premiums, waiting periods, claims and more.
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The children were initially suspected to be infected with H1N1 (swine flu), but later polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests confirmed HMPV. Both children recovered through outpatient care
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The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed that the patient had been hospitalised with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The patient was over the age of 65 and was reported to have underlying medical conditions. The patient contracted H5N1 after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds
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Several social media handles on X reported that due to circulation of multiple viruses including HMPV, Covid-19 and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, hospitals, crematoriums and other public health infrastructure was getting overwhelmed, forcing the Chinese Government to declare a health emergency
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Such misleading claims violate the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, which prohibits advertising specific drugs for treating certain diseases and disorders, DG TSDCA V B Kamalasan Reddy stated in a press release on Wednesday.
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A study by US and Canadian researchers offers strong evidence of the lifelong health impact of early sugar intake. Children with restricted sugar consumption during their first 1,000 days after conception had up to a 35% lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
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Previous studies have indicated that "forever chemicals" have contaminated water, food, and individuals through various products, including Teflon pans, waterproof clothing, stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, and food packaging. Additionally, research has highlighted their association with cancers of the breast, ovary, skin, and uterus in women, among other health issues.
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An Apollo Clinic spokesperson said, “Each monsoon season, we frequently see news reports about the rise and spread of diseases such as dengue, malaria, influenza, and seasonal flu.”
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The highly pathogenic bird flu (H5N1), not only invades mammalian brains but can also enter the human central nervous system, creating major complications in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.
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It's important to note that infections during the monsoon affect both individuals with a strong immune system and those with compromised immunity
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Alcohol consumption is estimated to be responsible for about three million deaths worldwide each year, and it is increasing in many low and middle-income countries.
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WHO Director General cautioned that we need to be prepared for potential pathogens that can lead to another pandemic.
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Mancherial: Mythri Yoga and Nature Cure Centre (MYNCC) observed the 5th national Naturopathy Day here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sukumar KN of the centre opined that one could protect his or her body from many modern-day diseases with the help of naturopathy, a drug-less system of medicine. He suggested that proper diet […]
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Hyderabad: This article is in continuation to the previous articles related to digestive system and and the diseases associated with it. In this article, we will discuss how Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) affects infants and children to produce Marasmus and Kwashiorkar. Marasmus Marasmus is produced by a simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories. It is found […]
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Sindh: Over 36 child fatalities in Thar, a district in Sindh province in Pakistan, in the first month of 2022, have created a difficult situation for the provincial government, reported The Express Tribune. While verifying the deaths of the 36 infants, Hyderabad’s Deputy Director-General Health Dr Irshad Memon said that children born in Tharparkar district […]
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The study of 8001 men and women found that female adults who experienced unconscious wakefulness most often and for longer periods of time had nearly double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
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The study, published in the journal Science, supports a phenomenon known as "thermal mismatch hypothesis," which is the idea that the greatest risk for infectious disease in cold climate-adapted animals such as polar bears occurs as temperatures rise.
