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Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...- Think chest pain is the only sign of heart attack? Top doctor breaks 10 myths about the medical condition most people get wrongHeart attacks are often misunderstood. Warning signs can appear days or weeks before. Many people believe dangerous myths about symptoms, r...
- Eight Hantavirus cases reported; three dead, six confirmed Andes Virus: WHOEight Hantavirus cases have been reported, with three deaths. Six cases are confirmed as Andes virus. The World Health Organization assesse...
- NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
- Can exercise help in Parkinson’s disease? Top doctor shares what really matters in treatment. 'Start early, stay consistent'When it comes to Parkinson's disease, exercise is essential, but Dr. Sudhir Kumar points out that it's not all about leisurely walks. It's ...
- AHA-ACC Cholesterol Guidelines 2026: There is a health advisory for everyone above 19. Follow these heart rules to protect your lifeAHA ACC Cholesterol Guidelines 2026: New global heart health guidance from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardi...
- Fasting is not a miracle cure: Apollo neurologist busts popular myths, revealing what it really does for your healthDr Sudhir Kumar, senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, has debunked common fasting myths. He clarified that fasting cannot cur...
- Apollo doctor warns: 10 big misconceptions about common diseases that could cost livesDr. Sudhir Kumar, a senior neurologist at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad, addressed several common health misconceptions in a post on X, urg...
- You can spot early signs of fatty liver at home: Harvard-trained gut doctor reveals 5 key telltale symptomsFatty liver disease, especially NAFLD, is rising globally, often silently. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, highlig...
- Harvard-trained doctor busts popular fatty liver myths, shares real causes and prevention tips: 'It is not caused by fats...'Harvard-trained Dr. Saurabh Sethi debunks common myths about fatty liver disease, clarifying that unhealthy sugars and oils—not fats—are th...
- What is Lyme Disease? Here’s causes, stages, symptoms, areas where it is common in US, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and long-term effectsWhat is Lyme Disease? See its causes, stages, symptoms, areas where it is common in the US, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and long-term ...
- From dizziness to nausea, 6 heart attack warning signs that women should watch out forAlmost 35 per cent of deaths in women globally are caused by heart failure.
- World Leprosy Day 2023: What expert says about Hansen’s Disease myths? Know facts about battling leprosyWorld Leprosy Day is observed on January 31st every year, to raise awareness about Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy. This year, an e...
- Yoga, brisk walks & dietary control: How women can combat heart diseasesRegardless of age, a healthy heart is key to overall good health.
- Health conditions men should keep track ofHeart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and depression are the top male killers. However, men also face male-specific issues such as prosta...
- Parkinson's disease doesn't always cause shaky hands & early death. Here's busting some common mythsPatients with the condition also exhibit serious 'non-motor' symptoms like sleep disturbances, incontinence etc.
- World No Tobacco Day: How cigarettes, bidis & hookahs affect the bodyTobacco contains many chemical substances such as nicotine, carbon monoxide and tar and potential carcinogen.
- World Tuberculosis Day: Disease causes infertility, only lungs are at serious danger, and other myths bustedTB is one of the most-misunderstood diseases with many misconceptions surrounding it.
- Young and vulnerable: Breast cancer on the rise among Indian women in late 20s, early 30sCancer burden has doubled in India over last 26 years.
- Let's get into mission mode about immunisation against preventable diseasesThousands of foot soldiers worked relentlessly to ensure that India could one day achieve a world where no child was affected by polio. On ...
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