Infections
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School reopening during monsoon: Why children fall sick more often and how parents can protect them
Health | Jun 28, 2026, 03:46 PM ISTThe return to school during the monsoon often leads to a rise in childhood infections. Dr Nehal Shah explains the 'school reopening effect', common seasonal illnesses, and practical tips parents and schools can follow to keep children healthy during the rainy season.
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How air pollution raises the risk of asthma, learning issues and infections in children
Health | Jan 27, 2026, 08:08 PM ISTAir pollution may seem like a daily nuisance, but exposure during pregnancy and early childhood can have lasting effects. Paediatric and respiratory specialists explain how polluted air affects lung growth, immunity and brain development, increasing vulnerability to illness well beyond childhood.
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World Sepsis Day 2025: How simple hygiene practices can help prevent the life-threatening condition
Health | Sep 13, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTSepsis is a life-threatening condition wherein the body’s extreme and harmful response to an infection damages its own tissues and organs. If sepsis is not treated immediately, it can lead to severe complications, and even death. Here are some simple hygiene practices that can help prevent sepsis.
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Mumbai rains spark rise in leptospirosis and stomach infections, doctors warn
Health | Aug 20, 2025, 07:40 PM ISTMumbai rains bring more than flooding. Doctors warn of leptospirosis and stomach infections rising fast. Here’s how to stay protected this monsoon.
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UTI symptoms: 5 silent signs of urinary tract infection seen in women
Health | Jul 19, 2025, 07:35 PM ISTWomen have a higher risk of developing a UTI and hence, it is important that they stay careful. UTIs can be managed well, if detected in the early stages and that can be done by spotting the early signs. Here are some silent signs of urinary tract infection that are seen in women.
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Doctor shares top 7 monsoon infections to watch out for during pregnancy, ways to prevent them
Health | Jun 26, 2025, 02:41 PM ISTPregnant women are vulnerable to monsoon illnesses due to their weak immune system. Read on as doctor shares the top 7 monsoon infections that can happen during pregnancy and ways to prevent them.
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What is the difference between STIs and STDs? Know about common STIs and their symptoms
Health | May 16, 2025, 11:14 AM ISTSTIs vs STDs: Understand the difference and stay informed. Learn about common STIs, their symptoms, and how to protect yourself. Get the facts; take control.
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World Hand Hygiene Day 2025: Ways to prevent eyes problems caused by infected hands in summers
Health | May 04, 2025, 04:45 PM ISTThis world hand hygiene day 2025, protect your eyes from summer infections! Learn how dirty hands can cause eye problems and discover simple ways to keep your eyes safe and healthy.
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Study says severe infections can increase your risk of heart failure
Health | Feb 03, 2025, 09:52 PM ISTA study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed that severe infections such as COVID or flu increase your risk of heart failure by two times. Read on to know more about the study.
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Study finds fibre in diet can help protect the body from infections
Health | Jan 14, 2025, 11:01 AM ISTA new study revealed that the composition of the gut microbiome can help in predicting the likely chances of life-threatening infection in a person with Klebsiella pneumoniae, E.coli and other bugs. read on to know more about the study.
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Amla and Honey are considered to be effective remedy for seasonal infections, know its 5 benefits
Food | Nov 25, 2024, 04:45 PM ISTIn today's time, due to falling temperatures and increasing pollution, colds, coughs, and other flu symptoms have become a cause of trouble for people. A mixture of amla and honey can help you control them. Scroll down to know how.
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What are gynaecological infections? Know about their effects on pregnancy
Health | Aug 12, 2024, 03:23 PM ISTAddressing gynaecological infections timely and following preventive measures can significantly reduce the negative impacts on pregnancy and promote the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby.
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What are the major symptoms of ear infections? Know how to remove ear wax at home
Health | Jul 25, 2024, 05:43 PM ISTGetting wet in the rain can cause ear pain or heaviness. Sometimes ear pain also occurs due to swelling of ear wax. In such a situation, do not clean your ears yourself even by mistake. This can increase your problem further. Know how to clean your ears at home.
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Researchers find new device to help doctors spot life-threatening infections in cancer patients remo
Health | Jun 17, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTResearchers have developed an innovative device enabling doctors to detect life-threatening infections in cancer patients remotely, enhancing early intervention and treatment. This breakthrough promises to significantly improve patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
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Pakistan: Poor quality injections cause vision loss, eye infections in several patients in Punjab
World | Sep 24, 2023, 06:00 PM ISTThe 'Avastin' medicine has been recalled from the market and a case has been registered against two men responsible for supplying the doses.
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UTIs to STIs: 5 infections you can get from your toilet seat
Health | Jul 28, 2023, 06:22 PM ISTOur toilet seats may seem harmless but they can actually be one of the dirtiest places in our homes. From UTIs to STIs, there are several different types of infections that can be contracted from our toilet seats if we are not careful.
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Madhya Pradesh reports first H3N2 infection in Bhopal, patient in home isolation
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 17, 2023, 07:31 AM ISTH3N2 infection: Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory tract infection caused by 4 distinct types of viruses- Influenza A, B, C and D belonging to the Orthomyxoviridae family. Among these types, Influenza A is the most common pathogen for humans.
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Maharashtra reports 1,910 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths; 61% more than yesterday
India | Aug 23, 2022, 08:52 PM ISTMaharashtra Covid cases: The number of recuperated cases rose to 79,26,918 after 1,273 patients recovered from the infection during the day, leaving the state with 12,355 active cases, a health bulletin said.
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Maharashtra reports 2,135 fresh Covid cases, 172% higher than yesterday
India | Jul 26, 2022, 08:15 PM ISTThe financial capital is now left with 14,092 active cases after 2,565 patients were discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries so far to 78,75,009, the report said.
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Max Hospital, Doon reports another black fungus infection case
India | May 15, 2021, 01:09 PM ISTAn elderly man who had recovered from the novel coronavirus infection was detected with the deadly black fungus infection or mucormycosis at Max Hospital.