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Health expert advises people to wear double masks in public places

Hyderabad: In view of the second wave of Covid-19 in Telangana, it has been seen that people are taking extra preventive measures. As the wave is proving to be more dangerous, health…

Telangana’s daily Covid-19 count climbs to 3,187

Hyderabad: Fresh COVID-19 cases in Telangana breached the 3,000-mark with 3,187 new infections pushing the tally to over 3.27 lakh, while the toll rose to 1,759 with seven more fatalities, the state government…

India’s daily Covid-19 cases hit all-time high

New Delhi: Fresh COVID-19 cases hit an all-time high in India on Thursday, surpassing the 1.26 lakh mark in a single day. According to the Union Health Ministry, the country recorded 1,26,789…

COVID-19: Doctor sees 1000 patients after testing positive

Hyderabad: An alleged grave professional lapse by a doctor may have led to scores of his patients getting infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Nizamabad district. This was found by government officials during…

India reports highest daily Covid cases since October

New Delhi: India recorded 72,330 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, highest since October 2020, taking the total tally to 1,22,21,665 on Thursday. The active cases have now increased to 5,84,055…

Domestic fuel rates expected to fall as Covid surge dampens Crude cost

New Delhi: The slide in global crude oil prices on Monday gave hope for a similar fall in domestic petroleum prices. The fall in oil prices comes after a blockage at strategic…

‘Over 50% travellers will continue to prioritize safety, hygiene’

New Delhi: While travellers are eagerly waiting to explore the world without the fear of infection, over 50 per cent of them will continue to prioritize safety and hygiene when travelling, a…

Bird flu: World’s first case of human infection reported in Russia

Moscow: Russia has confirmed the first case of human infection with the avian influenza A(H5N8) virus in the world, a Russian sanitary official announced on Saturday. Scientists have isolated the genetic material of…

Harmless gut bacteria can evolve to cause life-threatening infection

Washington: During recent research, an international team of scientists has determined how harmless E. coli gut bacteria in chickens can easily pick up the genes needed in order to evolve and cause…

Know the Signs and Symptoms of Infection: Dr. Vijay Yeldandi

Infection control, hygiene in Islam

New Delhi: In recent years, health professionals around the world have become increasingly concerned with the spread of infectious diseases. Outbreaks of swine flu, avian (bird) flu, and severe acute respiratory syndrome…

Half of lupus rashes harbour high levels of bacterial infections

Washington: Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. Scientists have found one side effect of lupus, that it could also…

Sonia Gandhi treated for stomach infection: Doctors

New Delhi: Congress’ interim President Sonia Gandhi, who was admitted to the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Sunday, is being treated for stomach infection, her doctors said on Monday. She was admitted…

Rishi Kapoor undergoing treatment for infection

New Delhi: Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor clarified on Sunday that he is down with an infection and is being given medical attention for the same. Earlier, unconfirmed reports stated that the actor had…

Just 1 dose of the HPV vaccine may prevent infection: Study

New York: Just one dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may prevent infection from potential cancer-causing virus, suggests new research. Results of the study, which included only women participants published in the…

Researchers find ways to make medical equipment infection-free

Washington D.C. [USA]: Researchers have found a way to identify the presence of deadly microbes present on medical devices, such as catheters, and ways to keep them infection-free. This study was conducted…

Study finds way to prevent age-related metabolic disease

Washington: In a bid to find a new treatment for improving metabolic health, researchers have discovered why belly fat surrounding organs increases as people age. Led by Dr. Vishwa Deep Dixit, the…

New HIV strain discovered after nearly 2 decades

New York: A team of scientists at pharmaceutical major Abbott has identified a new subtype of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), called HIV-1 Group M, subtype L. The discovery marks the first…

Tuberculosis infection is not life-long in most people: Study

Washington: A recent study challenged the earlier belief that tuberculous infection stays forever and that it could come back at any point and cause the disease again. Based on a review of…

Study highlights need for hospitals to prevent valve infection

Washington: A new research has found that people with any heart disease or artificial heart valves are at increased risk of developing deadly valve infection. The study was published in the journal,…

Initial urinary tract infection can lead to other infections

Washington: Researchers have discovered that an initial urinary tract infection (UTI) can set the tone for subsequent infections. The study was published in the journal — ‘eLife.’ The study conducted on mice…

Accurate tests required to cure urinary tract infections: Study

Washington: A recent study shows that doctors require more accurate and rapid testing capabilities for UTI, to decrease overprescribing of antibiotics. The study was published in the journal, ‘EClinicalMedicine’ Dr Mar Pujades…

Hepatitis C drugs can reduce liver-cancer deaths: Study

Washington: A new study has put forth that antiviral drugs used to treat hepatitis C are beneficial in reducing liver-related deaths by nearly 50 per cent in patients who had a history…

Quarter of global population at tuberculosis risk: Study

London: A quarter of the world’s population is at high risk of developing tuberculosis, reveals a new study. The study, published in European Respiratory Journal, shows that one in four people in…

Skin nerves anticipate and fight infection: study

Washington: A recent discovery revealed that pain-sensing nerves help fight skin infections and prevent its spread, suggesting a new type of immunity. “These pain-sensing nerves can detect pathogens, and for the first…

Andy Robertson to travel to US despite hand infection

Liverpool [UK]: Despite Andy Robertson picking up a hand infection, Liverpool confirmed that the Scotland international will travel to the United States for the club’s pre-season tour next week. “Robertson will travel…

HIV infection ups risk of heart failure, stroke

New York: People living with HIV are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), particularly heart failure and stroke, warn researchers. “Our findings reinforce the importance of primary prevention of…

Goat milk formula can be good for infant gut health

Washington: Goat milk formula may have strong prebiotic and anti-infection properties, that could protect infants against gastrointestinal infections, recent findings suggest. The research looked at oligosaccharides, a type of prebiotic that can…

Climate warming may increase malaria risk in colder areas

Washington: Even a slight increase in temperature may shoot up the risk of malaria to hundreds of thousands, if not millions, including travellers, in areas that are currently too cold for the…

Oral steroids increases risk of infection in patients with inflammatory disease

Washington: Usage of oral steroid in patients with inflammatory diseases like polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis significantly increased the risk of infection and the risk increases with higher doses, recent findings…