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What to do after a monkey bite: First aid, rabies risk, and expert advice

September 27, 2025 4:30 pm

Any person bitten by a monkey needs immediate medical attention

An ENT wants you to know of these hidden risks of using earphones during the rains: 'While it is tricky to catch...'

September 14, 2025 10:36 pm

Earphones block airflow in the ear canal creating a warm and moist environment where germs thrive

Painkiller use with antibiotics may increase bacterial resistance: Study

August 30, 2025 1:30 pm

Revealing how common non-antibiotics are contributing to antibiotic resistance, the study "is a clear reminder that we need to carefully consider the risks of using multiple medications

‘Avoid eating out, especially paneer, cheese and rice’: Doctor warns as Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases continue to spike

February 02, 2025 5:23 pm

Contaminated food and water can be a major trigger for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), here’s how.

Rabbit fever: How climate and habitat changes are fuelling a rare disease

January 05, 2025 2:09 pm

Despite being rare, tularemia is highly infectious and can lead to severe health complications if left untreated.

Shenaz Treasury says a bat fell on her: 'Doc said I should take rabies shot'

November 11, 2024 6:00 pm

"Their scratches and bites look tiny but can cause rabies," Shenaz Treasury added

UPSC Issue at a Glance | Antimicrobial Resistance and India

October 25, 2024 7:33 pm

A groundbreaking new study published in the Lancet warns that antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens could kill over 39 million people by 2050. What is AMR? Why is it a global concern?

Rare ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ that can kill in 2 days spreads in Japan: Will it affect the rest of the world?

June 16, 2024 1:44 pm

This disease is capable of killing within just 48 hours of infection.

WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List: What is it, and should you be worried?

May 31, 2024 1:27 pm

Let's delve deeper into what this update signifies and how it can impact your everyday life.

Seven children die from bacterial infection at Trinidad hospital

April 12, 2024 5:53 pm

The Port of Spain General Hospital is the main health care facility in the island's capital.

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Are reusable water bottles a hotbed for mouth bacteria?

August 21, 2025 3:52 pm

Why are people talking about mouth bacteria in plastic water bottles and why should you be concerned?

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