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The increased mortality rates are an indicator of worsening population health, the authors of a new study noted

Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who first discovered it in 1909, the disease is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected triatomine bugs, also known as "kissing…

The tree all but vanished in the 1970s. Now, thanks to two amateur nature lovers, it may soon grace our landscapes again

Infectious diseases remain a significant public health challenge in India. An enormous number of Indians still die each year from infectious diseases, despite the fact that fatalities from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise. As per data on the burden of communicable diseases, the overall number of deaths from…

The human body is wondrous and complicated— it has its own system of defence known as the immune system. Apart from several natural barriers that protect our vulnerable organs from external damage, our immune system also produces antibodies. These are proteins that interact and attack invading pathogens (antigens) with the…

Shania Twain, a well-known Canadian singer and songwriter, has not only captured the audience's attention with her melodious tunes but has also inspired many with her weight loss journey. Facing health challenges due to Lyme disease and vocal cord surgery, Twain emerged stronger and fitter than ever before. One of…

The findings of a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have posed a big challenge for India. As per the report, India accounted for the second-highest number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 after China, with 3.5 crore infections. According to the WHO's 2024…

A warning is out to be on alert for invasive meningococcal disease as people gather over school holidays, with cases tipped to rise in coming months.

So far this year, the U.S. has seen more than 120 cases of the highly contagious disease — more than double the cases for all of 2023. Still, chances of widespread transmission remains low.

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The first four deaths were reported from a farm in Meenambalam recently and after confirming the disease spread a total of 24 goats out of the flock have died.