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A health based informative write-up for travelers to Australia and New Zealand touching upon immunization requirements, specific infections and general preventive measures.
Naegleria fowleri is a heat-loving amoeba that thrives in warm water and causes fatal brain infections. Climate change is fueling its spread!
Drug-resistant fungal spores found in US soils may endanger vulnerable individuals.
World NTD Day on 30 January raises awareness about Neglected Tropical Diseases, their impact on global health, and the need for unified action to eliminate them.
Scientists report the first fatality from the tick-borne meat allergy alpha-gal syndrome, urging greater awareness, early diagnosis, and preventive action.
Prenatal Zika exposure can alter a child’s immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections and inflammatory diseases later in life.
Researchers analyze chikungunya outbreaks to uncover transmission patterns, improving disease prediction models and guiding vaccine development.
WSU study finds Sudan Ebola virus can persist for months in survivors, with many experiencing serious long-term health complications.
Cholera deaths rose for a second year in 2024 despite being preventable and treatable, as WHO warns urgent action is needed to expand care, vaccines, and sanitation.
Smoking rates have more than doubled among teen girls in India, driven by factors such as peer pressure, targeted marketing, and the rise of illegal e-cigarettes.
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