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TN steps up surveillance after bird flu cases in Kerala

Blood samples collected from the affected birds by Kerala’s Animal Husbandry Department were sent to a laboratory in Pune, where tests confirmed the presence of H1N1 avian influenza

Updated 7 days ago

The move is aimed at preventing any possible spread of the disease into Tamil Nadu. Representational Pic/File/iStock

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

Updated 1 month ago

The move is aimed at preventing any possible spread of the disease into Tamil Nadu. Representational Pic/File/iStock

Kriti Sanon becomes first Indian actress to address World Health Summit

Updated 2 months ago

Kriti Sanon

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

Updated 2 months ago

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

Updated 3 months ago

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

Updated 5 months ago

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

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Tamil Nadu: 85 people hospitalised after suspected food poisoning

Updated 6 months ago

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

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

Updated 7 months ago

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

Updated 7 months ago

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?

Updated 8 months ago

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