Wondering What Small Red Dots On Your Skin Are? Here’s Why Headstands Might Be The Cause

Can headstand lead to small red dots on your skin?

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Updated Nov 11, 2024 | 05:41 PM IST

SummaryExperts say that when your body is inverted, the increased blood pressure in the head can strain the delicate blood vessels in the eyelids and it can cause them to rupture and lead to small red dots on your skin. These are petechiae.

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New RNA-Based TB Detection Could Soon Take Minutes, Not Months

New RNA-Based TB Detection Could Soon Take Minutes, Not Months

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Updated Apr 27, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

SummaryTuberculosis (TB) killed approximately 1.25 million people globally in 2023, surpassing all other infectious diseases, despite being curable with antibiotics. Diagnosis delays and treatment challenges continue to hinder global eradication efforts.

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Measles Cases In US Hit 900 Mark, 10 States Reporting Active Outbreak; Is Prevention The Only Cure?

Measles Cases In US Hit 900 Mark, 10 States Reporting Active Outbreak; Is Prevention The Only Cure?

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Updated Apr 27, 2025 | 07:16 AM IST

SummaryThe United States has reported over 900 confirmed measles cases across 10 states, marking the highest surge in years. Health officials warn that low vaccination rates are fueling the outbreaks.

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World Immunization Week: India Pushes To Eliminate Measles And Rubella By 2026

India Pushes to eliminate measles and rubella

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Updated Apr 26, 2025 | 02:00 PM IST

SummaryIndia launched a week-long MR vaccination drive during World Immunization Week to eliminate measles and rubella by 2026, aiming for 100% child coverage.

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