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Health dept approval delay stalls PMC’s HPV vax drive
indian mirror 23 Jul 2024 2 min read

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) health department’s plan to vaccinate adolescent girls against cervical cancer has been stalled due to a delay in obtaining permissions

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Symptoms of dengue fever: High fever, severe headache, muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding
indian mirror 22 Jul 2024 3 min read

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, presents a significant public health challenge worldwide. While it can affect individuals of all ages, certain age groups are

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AIIMS study finds yoga can provide relief from arthritis pain
indian mirror 16 Jul 2024 2 min read

A new study from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, shows that yoga can greatly improve the health of patients with Rheumatoid

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The Impact of Waterborne Diseases On Kids' Health
indian mirror 09 Jul 2024 2 min read

The monsoon season heightens the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid fever, and hepatitis A, especially impacting children with developing immune systems. These

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Bird flu virus detected in Alaskan polar bear
indian mirror 02 Jul 2024 4 min read

In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers in Alaska, United States of America (US) reported a natural infection of a

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Common skin allergens and their potential link to skin cancer risk
indian mirror 01 Jul 2024 3 min read

Skin allergies and skin irritation can lead to inflammation. This can further increase the risk of skin cancer over time. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr.

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Pune Doctor, His Teenage Daughter Test Positive For Zika Virus Infection
indian mirror 26 Jun 2024 2 min read

Pune: A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for Zika virus infection in Pune city of Maharashtra, but their health condition is stable,

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Poor Food, Lifestyle Choices Fuelling Cancer In Indians Under 40: Doctors
indian mirror 25 Jun 2024 2 min read

New Delhi: Poor lifestyle choices with regular consumption of ultra-processed food, and a sedentary lifestyle are increasing cancer cases among people under 40 years of

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Explained: What's Causing The Spread Of "Flesh-Eating Bacteria" In Japan
indian mirror 18 Jun 2024 3 min read

Health officials in Japan are on high alert after close to 1,000 cases of a deadly infection were reported across the country. The disease, known

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Burn More Calories By Walking With Irregular Strides, Study Suggests
indian mirror 17 Jun 2024 2 min read

New research suggests that incorporating uneven strides into your walks can be a fitness game-changer. A University of Massachusetts Amherst study, as reported by the New