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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Lab created virus can cause death in 3 days, 5 supplements that do more harm than good, early signs of asthma in kids, healthy habits to prevent hypertension and more

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Lab created virus can cause death in 3 days, 5 supplements that do more harm than good, early signs of asthma in kids, healthy habits to prevent hypertension and more

Chinese scientists create deadly virus in lab which can cause death in 3-daysScientists in China have developed a new synthetic virus capable of causing death within three days. Conducted at Hebei Medical University, this study aims to mimic the effects of the deadly Ebola virus to enhance understanding of the pathogen. 10 healthy habits that … Read more

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Australia’s first case of bird flu acquired it from India, ed alert issued for Delhi NCR, tips for diabetics to stay healthy during intense heatwave, impact of yoga on keeping the heart healthy, and more

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Australia’s first case of bird flu acquired it from India, ed alert issued for Delhi NCR, tips for diabetics to stay healthy during intense heatwave, impact of yoga on keeping the heart healthy, and more

Australia’s first human case of bird flu confirmed in a child who got the infection while in India“This is the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia. The case occurred in a child, who acquired the infection in India and was unwell in March 2024. The virus was detected through further testing of … Read more

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Diabetes drug can reduce blood cancer risk, FLiRT COVID cases cross 300 mark in India, microplastics found in human testicle, desi mango pickle has potential health benefits you might not have heard of, and more

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| Diabetes drug can reduce blood cancer risk, FLiRT COVID cases cross 300 mark in India, microplastics found in human testicle, desi mango pickle has potential health benefits you might not have heard of, and more

Study finds harmful microplastics in every single human testicleA recent study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico has identified 12 types of microplastics in human testes. Published in the journal Toxicological Sciences, the study underscores the “potential consequences for male fertility.” The testes analyzed were collected from post mortems performed in 2016, … Read more

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| As heatwave in Delhi NCR to continue tips to stay safe, girl gets rare brain infection from local pond, dos and don’ts of menstrual hygiene, avoid pairing these foods with tea, and more

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| As heatwave in Delhi NCR to continue tips to stay safe, girl gets rare brain infection from local pond, dos and don’ts of menstrual hygiene, avoid pairing these foods with tea, and more

Heatwave in Delhi NCR: Essential tips to stay safe amid scorching temperaturesThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi and neighbouring states, warning of extreme heat through May 23. Temperatures soared past 47°C in parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday.5 yr old in Kerala showed signs of rare … Read more

TOI Health News Morning Briefing | FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata, Harvard study finds when to take aspirin during heart attack, simple tests to check purity of milk, FAQs on heat stroke answered, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to undergo wrist surgery, and more

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing | FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata, Harvard study finds when to take aspirin during heart attack, simple tests to check purity of milk, FAQs on heat stroke answered, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to undergo wrist surgery, and more

After Maharashtra, FLiRT variants identified in Kolkata: COVID symptoms to pay attention toFollowing Maharashtra, FLiRT variants have now been detected in West Bengal. Thirty-six samples have tested positive for the new COVID-19 variant KP.2, which belongs to the FLiRT variant group. Health officials reported to the media that KP.2 is replacing the JN.1 variant and … Read more

Health News: New COVID wave in Singapore, summer pregnancy guide, taking care of heart during intense heatwave, the link between high BP and vitamin D, and more |

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Health News: New COVID wave in Singapore, summer pregnancy guide, taking care of heart during intense heatwave, the link between high BP and vitamin D, and more |

Fresh COVID wave in Singapore, peak expected in June“We are at the beginning part of the wave where it is steadily rising,” Singapore Health Minister Ong Ye Kung told the media. “So, I would say the wave should peak in the next two to four weeks, which means between mid- and end of June,” The … Read more

TOI Health News Morning Briefing| A new side effect of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine found, how to prevent hypertension if you are genetically susceptible, immense health benefits jeera pani offer, why you must chew food 32 times and more

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| A new side effect of AstraZeneca COVID vaccine found, how to prevent hypertension if you are genetically susceptible, immense health benefits jeera pani offer, why you must chew food 32 times and more

Another side effect linked with AstraZeneca COVID vaccine: All about VITTAmid concerns about Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS), a side effect acknowledged by the drug maker in court documents, another side effect has emerged linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine. According to a report, AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine may also cause Vaccine-Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis (VITT), a … Read more