Category: Health

Dengue Alert: Doctor Warns Of Serious Brain And Nervous System Impact

July 26, 2024 Admin No Comments

Dengue, typically recognised for its flu-like symptoms, can also have severe repercussions for the brain and nervous system, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and timely intervention. While the common symptoms of dengue include high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and mild bleeding, the virus can also lead…

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Woman needed HIV test after GP used old genital swab

July 24, 2024 Admin No Comments

Science Photo Library A woman had to be tested for HIV after being given a vaginal examination with a swab already used on another patient, the health ombudsman has said. After the examination, at her GP surgery in Batley, Yorkshire, for a pre-existing health condition, the 40-year-old was told an old swab had been used…

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Govt determined to provide 100% free medical facilities to deserving patients: PM

July 21, 2024 Admin No Comments

PM Shehbaz Sharif unveiling a plaque during the groundbreaking of Jinnah Medical Complex in Islamabad on July 21, 2024. — APP JMC to serve residents of twin cities, KP, AJK and GB: PM. PM Says air ambulance service to be started for hard-to-reach areas. “Deserving patients would avail 100% free lab tests facility”. Prime Minister…

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Follow these 9 safe hiking tips to prevent tragedy on the trail

July 19, 2024 Admin No Comments

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Op-ed: How well can AI chatbots mimic doctors in a treatment setting? We put 5 to the test

July 18, 2024 Admin No Comments

Dr. Scott Gottlieb is a physician and served as the 23rd Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. He is a CNBC contributor and is a member of the boards of Pfizer and several other startups in health and tech. He is also a partner at the venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates. Shani…

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Rite Aid closing dozens of additional stores. Here’s where.

July 15, 2024 Admin No Comments

Fallout from major pharmacy chain closures Major pharmacy chain closures disproportionately affecting low-income neighborhoods 03:41 Rite Aid has identified additional stores targeted for closure, as the ailing pharmacy chain looks to exit bankruptcy after winning court approval for a restructuring plan late last month. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2023 and…

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UN chief: 800 women die needlessly every day in pregnancy and childbirth | The Express Tribune

July 12, 2024 Admin No Comments

Around 800 women die “needlessly” across the world every day in pregnancy and childbirth, with the vast majority in developing countries, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday. Guterres disclosed the figure in his message on World Population Day, which is observed annually on July 11. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the International…

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Does a hard toothbrush destroy enamel? – SUCH TV

July 11, 2024 Admin No Comments

We all know — or should know — that good oral hygiene habits include both brushing and flossing at least twice a day to keep cavities at bay. But you may not realize that the benefits of these good habits go beyond preventing tooth decay. Good oral hygiene also helps to keep teeth white, and…

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Sound Strategies: Tackling Hearing Health Concerns With Preventive Measures

July 8, 2024 Admin No Comments

In this century, the question of hearing health has evolved as a serious issue in public health which is driven by demographic changes and environmental factors together with quick technological progress. Therefore, it is necessary to adopt a holistic approach that encompasses prevention; innovative interventions/treatments, and extensive awareness campaigns to counter these growing concerns. This…

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Videos Show Ants Amputating Nest Mates’ Legs to Save Their Lives

July 7, 2024 Admin No Comments

The life of a Florida carpenter ant can be brutal. These half-inch ants are territorial and have violent bouts with ants from rival colonies in the Southeast. Combat can leave the ants with leg injuries. But as scientists recently discovered, these ants have evolved an effective wound treatment: amputation. In the journal Current Biology, on…

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