NHS UK Warns People To Stay At Home Amid Norovirus Outbreak

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Updated Dec 29, 2024 | 09:15 AM IST

SummaryThe National Health Service (NHS) has urged people who catch norovirus to stay home and recover as cases of the illness surged in December. Known as the "stomach flu," norovirus is highly contagious and can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Although the symptoms are “very unpleasant,” healthcare professionals say the illness usually clears up within two days.

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IBS Awareness Month: Could Gravity Be Wrecking Your Digestive Health?

IBS Awareness Month: Could Gravity Be Wrecking Your Digestive Health?

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Updated Apr 26, 2025 | 03:00 AM IST

SummaryIBS affects nearly 10% of the global population, yet we still don’t fully understand its cause but a new research has suggested that gravity could be a surprising trigger.

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10% Drop In Vaccination Rates Could Lead To Millions Of Measles Cases In US Over 25 Years

A 10% Drop In Vaccination Rates Could Lead To Millions Of Measles Cases In US Over 25 Years

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Updated Apr 25, 2025 | 08:45 PM IST

SummaryVaccination has significantly reduced the spread of deadly diseases. Measles, once causing millions of cases annually, has been almost wiped out in the U.S. due to widespread immunization programs.

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World Malaria Day 2025: Theme, History, And Significance

World Malaria Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance

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Updated Apr 25, 2025 | 07:00 AM IST

SummaryOn this day in 2007, for the first time, the presence of malaria was acknowledged globally, and thus came the World Malaria Day, which is now observed every year on April 25. Know what makes it different with its theme this year. Read on.

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