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India is home to an estimated 101 million people with diabetes and 136 million with prediabetes. Doctors say the real danger is not just high sugar but how silently it damages the body.Type 2 diabetes is a long-term metabolic disorder that occurs when the body cannot use insulin properly or when the body gradually stops…
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said the Andes hantavirus linked to the deadly outbreak aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius is most infectious during the initial stage of illness, underlining the need for strict quarantine measures for passengers and crew.The rare virus outbreak on the ship has so far claimed three lives…
Passengers are disembarked from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius (AP photo) As the outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship triggered international concern, passengers on the quarantined vessel began disembarking on Sunday after it arrived off Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands.The MV Hondius reached Tenerife early Sunday after sailing from Cape Verde on May…
The Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has spent more than a week stranded and at the center of a health crisis after a deadly hantavirus outbreak killed at least three passengers and left several others sick or under watch. And after days of limbo, passengers are finally set to start leaving as the ship…
NEW DELHI: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an advisory concerning hantavirus while highlighting the risks posed by what it defines as infection borne by a group of rodents.According to the notice, the viruses are found across parts of the Americas, Europe and Asia that can occasionally infect humans and, in rare cases, lead…
Summer in India is getting harder to escape, and many places are experiencing either very hot or otherwise different-than-normal heat, with an increased number of people developing serious heat-related illnesses like dehydration or heat exhaustion. This is due to increasing amounts of high-temperature events (temperature exceeds 104°F / 40°C). There are many reasons for the…
Your body whispers warnings before it screams in pain. Subtle signs like persistent fatigue, brain fog, skin changes, and minor discomforts often signal internal strain. Experts urge paying attention to these early indicators, as they can prevent serious organ damage. Lifestyle adjustments and regular check-ups are key to proactive health. Most people wait for pain…
Chronic inflammation can be the silent passenger on your health journey, often manifesting as everyday struggles like fatigue and restless nights. This hidden menace may quietly elevate your risk for conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Awareness of subtle indicators—like constant weariness, nagging pains, and digestive troubles—is key. Most people expect illness to arrive with…
According to global estimates, heart disease continues to be the biggest killer, with nearly 18 million deaths every year. A large share of these are heart attacks. And what makes this harder to accept is that many cases don’t come out of nowhere. The body often does send early heart attack symptoms. And here’s the…
With higher AQI, and dry winters, a lingering cough or mild chest pain can be easy to ignore. Adding to this unwelcome weather, daily stress-related changes or lifestyle shifts make us believe that it is a part of daily life. But these routine inconveniences may hide a larger truth. It can even be said that…
