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Study links infant RSV to higher asthma risk

A new study shows Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection in early infancy can raise asthma risk later, especially in children with allergic family history, highlighting vaccine benefits

29 November, 2025 12:14 PM IST | IANS

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Kriti Sanon becomes first Indian actress to address World Health Summit

Kriti Sanon recently became the first Indian actress to deliver a keynote address at the World Health Summit. The actress spoke about prioritising women`s health at the event.

15 October, 2025 08:48 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

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TMC gears up for pulse polio campaign targeting children under 5 on October 12

06 October, 2025 08:24 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Polio drops will be administered free of cost at all civic health centres. Representational Pic

Chronic pain could be linked with higher levels of perfectionism

13 September, 2025 03:42 PM IST| PTI

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SC takes suo motu cognisance of rising stray dog attacks, rabies deaths

28 July, 2025 04:33 PM IST| ANI

The news report revealed that the elderly and children were the most affected by rabies from dog bite incidents. Representational Pic

Tamil Nadu: 85 people hospitalised after suspected food poisoning

11 June, 2025 08:09 PM IST| ANI

Health authorities are currently investigating the incident. Representation Pic/File.

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Covid-19 claims one life in Thane even as city records eight new cases

24 May, 2025 06:56 PM IST| mid-day online correspondent

Thane currently has 18 active Covid-19 cases, with only one patient receiving hospital treatment and the remaining in home isolation. Representational pic .

Akhliesh urges government to act swiftly after spur in Covid-19 cases reported

21 May, 2025 03:06 PM IST| ANI

Akhilesh Yadav talks about serious concerns over the government’s level of preparedness in dealing with the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

Can unchecked irregular periods lead to serious health issues for women?

30 April, 2025 11:33 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

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Younger people increasingly prescribed antibiotics without proper assessment

04 April, 2025 06:44 PM IST | IANS

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