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Govt bans 156 fever, cold, allergy drugs over health risks

The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) along with an expert committee found that these combinations, including antibacterial medicines, lacked therapeutic justification and posed risks to human health.

organ transportation guidelines

Govt introduces first-ever guidelines for organ transportation across all travel modes

The Standard Operating Procedure issued by the Union Health Ministry will serve as a guiding document for those involved in organs transplants across the country.

Kern County music festival

Scrub typhus cases rise in Kolkata, situation not alarming

Scrub Typhus cases are generally found in rural areas, primarily during the July–September period, especially in the monsoon or post-monsoon period, when there is an abundance of mite larvae.

Kern County music festival

California suspects spread of Valley fever in Kern County music festival

People who attended the Kern County music festival, Lightning in a Bottle, have been advised to keep an eye out for symptoms such as fever and respiratory discomfort after health officials discovered five cases of the fungal infection Valley Fever among those who attended the event. Valley fever is a fungal disease that is prevalent in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast of California.

University of Alberta Research

University of Alberta research: Being bilingual keeps your mind sharp as you age

Speaking multiple languages helps maintain cognitive health as we age, says U of A neuroscientist Tanya Dash. Bilingualism can delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, aid stroke recovery, and build cognitive reserve, reducing age-related mental decline. Learning a new language later also boosts cognitive performance, offering lifelong brain health benefits.

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USAID, Takeda launch dengue prevention campaign 'Haarega Dengue Haraenge Hum' in India

The campaign will delve deeper into how climate change affects the spread of infectious illnesses and provide ways for improving preparedness and building better, more responsive health systems in the country.

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14-year-old boy miraculously recovers from deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala

Amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and deadly disease caused by free-living amoebae found in freshwater, lakes, and rivers, causes a deadly infection of the central nervous system. The mortality rate of amoebic meningoencephalitis is 99%.