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Mystery illness claims sixth child in J&K, death toll reaches 17

The mystery illness continues to haunt Badhaal village in J&K’s Rajouri district. Following deaths in two families in December 2024, the Union Health Ministry sent experts, including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) teams, to investigate the cause.

After outbreak in China, India's first cases of HMPV reported in Karnataka and Gujarat amid 'national surveillance'

Two babies have been diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus during a routine check-up at Bengaluru's Baptist Hospital and one infant in Ahmedabad but all three are well on their way to recovery, according to the government. The news, however, led to a sharp drop in the stock market, with Nifty losing 1.4% and Sensex falling over 1,100 points.

HMPV

China calls HMPV 'winter occurrence', no cause for alarm, says India

Terming Human Metapneumovirus like any other respiratory virus that causes the common cold, and could cause flu-like symptoms, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) official Dr Atul Goel asked people not to panic over the spread of the virus in China.

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India steps up surveillance of influenza cases as 'COVID-like' virus spreads across China

The Western Pacific Region of the World Health Organization (WHO) noted an increase in acute respiratory infections between Dec 16-22, which include seasonal influenza, rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and HMPV in China.

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Know science behind disinfectants killing only 99.9% of germs

The killing or inactivating of microbes follows a logarithmic decay pattern, which is essentially the opposite of exponential growth. Here, while the number of microbes decreases over time, the rate of death becomes slower as the number of microbes becomes smaller.

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Ex-cricketer Vinod Kambli's brain condition 'not stable,' says doctor treating him for brain clots

After being admitted to Mumbai's Akruti Hospital in a "critical condition," Kambli released his first statement, saying, "I am alive (only) because of doctors."

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University of Alberta studies Psilocybin’s long-term potential for treating severe mental disorders

Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are revolutionizing mental health treatment by promoting neuroplasticity and enabling new nerve connections. They show promise in treating depression, PTSD, and addiction, with effects lasting weeks. However, experts urge caution due to potential risks like lingering hallucinations or misuse. Rigorous research and regulation are crucial for safely unlocking their therapeutic potential.

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