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Not just ringworm: India sees rise in severe, drug-resistant fungal infection
May 21, 2026 12:00 pm
A new type of ringworm has been increasingly causing fungal infections in India.
California-based Indian techie dies after month-long battle with Valley fever: All about this fungal infection that often mimics the flu
May 11, 2026 5:50 pm
A tragic loss highlights Valley fever’s dangers, showing how soil-borne fungal spores can cause life-threatening illness.
Common chest infection lands patient in ICU: Doctors reveal how antibiotic misuse is fuelling a crisis
November 28, 2025 8:09 am
Nearly 2.6 lakh deaths in India due to various infections in 2021 were directly attributable to antimicrobial resistance
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
Pulmonologist explains: "Zero sleep + smoking cigarette = ...."
September 21, 2025 3:32 pm
It may feel like smoking helps you stay awake after a sleepless night, but that false alertness comes from a surge of adrenaline, which triggers a racing pulse, inflammation, and nasty jitters
This rare genetic disorder causes tree-bark like lesions on skins: Dermatologist explains causes, prevention, impact
September 14, 2025 5:00 pm
With fewer than 600 cases worldwide, this skin disorder still sparks fear and stigma — but a dermatologist helps separate fact from fiction.
Answered: Why people sneeze more during monsoon
September 14, 2025 10:25 pm
If you find yourself sneezing more during the rainy season, don’t just blame the weather.
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
32-year-old battled itchy skin, lesions, discoloured nails for 5 months: Why nobody could diagnose a fungal infection
August 01, 2025 5:37 am
Steroid creams can temporarily relieve inflammation and itching but worsen the infection.
Brain cyst-causing tapeworm infection surges in Mumbai: Here is all you need to know about this monsoon malady
July 30, 2025 6:11 pm
Neurologists suggest boiling water, cooking food thoroughly and hand hygiene as the best prevention
INFECTION PHOTOS
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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