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TB is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and can remain dormant in the body for decades without causing symptoms. (photo: DW)

Indian scientists decode how TB bacterium persists in human body

Some states are experiencing a rise in Covid-19 infections following the identification of the first case of the sub-variant JN.1 in Kerala (photo: IANS)

West Bengal reports 5 new Covid cases, 1 death and 5 cases in Rajasthan

Common symptoms of the latest strain, the JN.1 subvariant of Covid-19, include sore throat, lethargy, and headache (representative image: IANS)

Noida reports first Covid case in months as man tests positive

Some states are experiencing a rise in COVID-19 infections following the identification of the first case of the Coronavirus sub-variant JN.1 in Kerala. (photo: IANS)

India logs 614 new coronavirus cases, highest since May 21

JN.1 has seen a rapidly increasing spread but WHO said that it poses a "low" global public health risk.(photo: DW)

WHO terms Covid strain JN.1 'variant of interest'

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Childhood trauma increases risk of chronic pain in adulthood: Study

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CT scans linked to higher risk of blood cancers in young people: Study

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Menstrual cycles can spur day-to-day suicide risk: Study

16 Dec 2023, 2:34 PM

New study finds that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can persist in the lungs of certain individuals for up to 18 months after infection. (photo: Getty Images)

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Covid virus can persist in lungs for up to two years: Study

12 Dec 2023, 1:04 PM

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At least 40 mn women have health problems post childbirth yearly: Lancet

10 Dec 2023, 12:53 PM

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Scientists identify effective nutrition labels for India's diverse population

08 Dec 2023, 3:51 PM

Representative Image of an X-Ray of a person's heart (photo: IANS)

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Why being mindful of heart health during winter is crucial

07 Dec 2023, 2:40 PM

Experts link heart attack risks to factors like diet, lack of exercise, and high haemoglobin levels, emphasising the need for awareness and preventive measures. (photo: IANS)

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Deaths due to heart attacks up by 12.5 per cent in 2022: NCRB report

07 Dec 2023, 10:02 AM

Representative image of a young girl with a pack of sanitary napkins (Photo: National Herald archives)

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First menstrual cycle before age 13 may up diabetes, stroke risk by 60s: Study

06 Dec 2023, 3:50 PM

Many European countries apply taxes on beer and spirits but not wine (Photo: DW)

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WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks

06 Dec 2023, 1:33 PM

In recent days, media agencies have posted videos of hospitals in northern China, crowded with parents and children awaiting check-ups (photo: DW)

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Six Indian states on high alert as respiratory illnesses surge in China, US and Europe

01 Dec 2023, 4:10 PM

The report showed that in 2022, nine countries in the South-East Asia Region contributed to about 2% of the burden of malaria globally (5.2 million cases) (photo: DW)

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India recorded highest malaria cases, deaths in SE Asia Region in 2022: WHO

01 Dec 2023, 10:44 AM

Representative image of a woman sitting at her desk and working (Photo: Getty Images)

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Over 6 hours of sedentary time daily may double fibroid risk in women

29 Nov 2023, 2:35 PM

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Rush-hour traffic pollution can spike your BP, up heart risk up to 24 hrs

29 Nov 2023, 12:59 PM

The aedes aegypti mosquito (photo: Wikipedia)

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Climate change pushes dengue into new frontiers across India

27 Nov 2023, 8:43 PM

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