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Why taking leftover antibiotics is dangerous
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 2 (ANI): We have all been there - taking leftover antibiotics to save a second trip to the doctor.
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Ladies! Drink more water to reduce bladder infections
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): The health benefits of drinking sufficient water are endless, the latest being- reduction of bladder infections in women.
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Women, drink more water to reduce bladder infections
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): Drinking more water reduces bladder infections in women, finds a study.
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Antibiotics do more harm than good
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 26 (ANI): A new research shows that the body's microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing certain oral infections.
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Women with undiagnosed STIs at greater risk of negative PMS symptoms
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 18 (ANI): Undiagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STI) can increase negative premenstrual symptoms (PMS) in women, according to a study.
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Inhaled steroids may increase risk of lung infections
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Sep 16 (ANI): Asthma patients beware! Using inhaled steroids to control asthma and other breathing problems may increase the risk of developing nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) lung infections.
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This monsoon, let your feet give you a sunshine smile
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 20 (ANI): During the rainy season, we often tend to neglect the most important part of our body, which is our feet.
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Patients with healthcare-associated infections may suffer emotional pain
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 17 (ANI): Turns out, the consequences of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) reach well beyond patients' physical health, souring social relationships, and leading some healthcare providers (HCP) to distance themselves from affected patients.
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Does your child still demand breast milk?
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 7 (ANI): Breast milk is packed with nutrients that encourage a healthy Immune System and ensures that the baby is protected from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), middle ear infections, diabetes and decreases the risk of developing psychological disorders
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Humoral response corresponds to production of antibodies
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 7(ANI): When the body is continuously exposed to pathogens, the immune system notably mounts what is known as a 'humoral response', which corresponds to the production of antibodies that can help fight infections and provide long-term protection.
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Chronic infections can outsmart the immune system
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 1 (ANI): Turns out, chronic infections like hepatitis, herpes, and the Epstein-Barr virus can outsmart the human immune system.
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Tickborne diseases likely to increase: Study
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] July 26 (ANI): The incidence of tickborne infections has risen significantly over the past decade.
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