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Celsius swing triggers mix of viral infections sweep through city
indian mirror 19 Feb 2024 3 min read

A mix of viral infections is sweeping through the city. Doctors said their clinics are filled with people suffering from fever, runny nose, sore throat

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Alaskapox Claims Its First Victim: Elderly Man from US' Alaska Succumbs to Deadly Virus
indian mirror 13 Feb 2024 2 min read

An elderly man from the US has become the first recorded patient to die from Alaskapox – a virus that is closely related to smallpox.

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What is Alaskapox? Alaska reports first fatal case of viral disease
indian mirror 12 Feb 2024 2 min read

alaska health officials have confirmed the first death from a recently discovered viral disease – Alaskapox. The disease claimed the life of an elderly immunocompromised

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31 Monkey Fever Cases Reported In Karnataka In Last 15 Days
indian mirror 05 Feb 2024 2 min read

Bengaluru: Thirty-one cases of monkey fever have been reported from Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district in the last 15 days, health officials said on Friday.Among those infected,

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How to improve your eyesight: Add these 5 zinc-rich foods to your daily diet
indian mirror 30 Jan 2024 3 min read

Has it ever occurred to you that your body is perhaps paying a heavy price for your wrong diet choices? And, that while your body

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Kidney Stones Symptoms: 5 Telltale Signs You Should Be Aware Of
indian mirror 29 Jan 2024 2 min read

Kidney stones are the most common health condition associated with the urinary system. They are also known as nephrolith or renal calculi. The stones are

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91% Of Sri Lankan Children Vaccinated Against Measles
indian mirror 23 Jan 2024 1 min read

Colombo, Jan 23 (IANS) Ninety-one per cent of Sri Lankan children have received measles vaccines, a crucial step in combating a recent resurgence of the

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Incorporate Moringa Leaves To Your Diet To Achieve Its Amazing Benefits
indian mirror 22 Jan 2024 3 min read

Moringa leaves come from the moringa oleifera, a tree native to parts of Asia and Africa. They are highly nutritious, earning the tree the nickname

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Bottled water contains thousands of previously unknown nanoplastics: Study
indian mirror 09 Jan 2024 3 min read

Bottled water contains tens of thousands of identifiable fragments as well as previously unknown nanoplastics in each container, posing significant health risk, finds a study.In

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10 Health Benefits Of Consuming Jaggery Tea In Winters
indian mirror 08 Jan 2024 3 min read

Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar made from sugarcane juice or palm sap. It is commonly used in South Asian and African cuisines as