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Virus risk on planes slimmer than you think
Updated : 8 years ago IST
London [UK], Mar 20 (ANI): Germ-fearing flyers can now breathe a sigh of relief as according a recent study, the risk of picking up respiratory infections on flights is lower than you think.
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World's most common STI affected by ethnic disparity
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Mar. 15 (ANI): Turns out, even the world's most common sexually transmitted infection is not untouched by racial and ethnic disparities.
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A guide about urinary tract infections during pregnancy
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar. 08 (ANI): According to experts, about 10 percent of expectant moms will get a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point during their pregnancies. However, if a UTI is caught early it should be easy to treat with antibiotics. If left untreated, about 25 percent of
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World's last male Northern White Rhino severely ill
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 03 (ANI) : Sudan, the last male Northern White Rhino on the planet, has raised alarms after developing 'age-related' infections lately.
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Here's why you should leave your shoes on when flying
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 19 (ANI): Next time you go to take your shoes off on a plane, you might want to think twice.
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Here's how you can cut side effect risk of a hard med
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jan. 4 (ANI): It has been found that a commonly-prescribed multiple sclerosis (MS) infusion medication, linked to a rare but serious side effect, is safer to use when dosing intervals are extended.
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Women between 16-30 at highest risk of cervical cancer
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb 2 (ANI): A retrospective analysis of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) testing in Cervical Cancer Screening has revealed that samples received from women from 16 - 30 years (14%) age group had the highest percentage of positive cases of high risk HPV, and hence a chance of de
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Cervical cancer: Myths and facts
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 31 (ANI): Of all the cancers affecting women, cervical cancer has emerged as the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in India.
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Sexually transmitted bug is sweeping UK
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
London [U.K.], Jan. 22 (ANI): Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are on the rise across the world. A new super-bug which can cause infertility has been sweeping the United Kingdom these days.
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Hazlewood ruled out of Gabba ODI
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], Jan 18 (ANI): In a major blow to Australia, right-arm pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second ODI of the five-match series against England after picking up a viral infection.
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Birth control shot may increase risk of HIV infection
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 9 (ANI): A research suggests replacement of the common birth control shot, known as DMPA, with alternative methods of contraception, as it is linked to the risk of HIV infection.
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Immune response to Zika virus may harm fetal development: Study
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 07 (ANI): A study has recently revealed that the proteins that mount a potent immune response to Zika viral infection can affect the placenta and fetal development.
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