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HMPV outbreak in China: Could it become the next pandemic after COVID-19? Key updates

HMPV outbreak in China: Could it become the next pandemic after COVID-19? Key updates HMPV, which has been circulating in China, has seen a significant rise in cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern provinces, as reported by Reuters. This has fueled speculation about the virus potentially reaching India or creating another public health crisis similar to the COVID-19 pandemic. HMPV, which has been circulating in China, has seen a significant rise in cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern provinces, as reported by Reuters. This has fueled speculation about the virus potentially reaching India or creating another public health crisis similar to the COVID-19 pandemic.

34-year-old woman with terminal cancer reveals five warning signs she ignored

34-year-old woman with terminal cancer reveals five warning signs she ignored Linda Chavez, 34, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer after years of ignoring symptoms like a persistent cough, bone pain, headaches, fatigue, and Linda Chavez, 34, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer after years of ignoring symptoms like a persistent cough, bone pain, headaches, fatigue, and

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China

'Nothing to be alarmed': Centre on HMPV outbreak in China India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr India's health ministry reassures there is no cause for alarm regarding Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) reports from China. Analysis of respiratory outbr

Alcoholic Drink Labels Should Warn People Of Cancer Risk: US Surgeon General

Alcoholic Drink Labels Should Warn People Of Cancer Risk: US Surgeon General Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers. Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers.

Alcohol stocks fall on a new link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk By Investing.com

Alcohol stocks fall on a new link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk By Investing.com Alcohol stocks fall on a new link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk Alcohol stocks fall on a new link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk

Human Metapneumovirus: Why it’s taken more than two decades to develop a vaccine

Human Metapneumovirus: Why it’s taken more than two decades to develop a vaccine Despite being discovered over 20 years ago, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) still lacks a vaccine, making it a challenging respiratory disease to combat. The virus has been reported in China, raising concerns globally. With hospitals under strain, especially in China, India remains vigilant, with the Union Health Ministry closely monitoring developments. Experts advise general precautions to prevent respiratory infections, while health authorities collaborate with global agencies like the WHO. Despite being discovered over 20 years ago, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) still lacks a vaccine, making it a challenging respiratory disease to combat. The virus has been reported in China, raising concerns globally. With hospitals under strain, especially in China, India remains vigilant, with the Union Health Ministry closely monitoring developments. Experts advise general precautions to prevent respiratory infectio...

Is HMPV Deadly For India? Central Health Agency Clears Air Amid Virus Outbreak In China

Is HMPV Deadly For India? Central Health Agency Clears Air Amid Virus Outbreak In China So far no case of HMPV has been reported in India. So far no case of HMPV has been reported in India.

Is there a solution for Parkinson's disease? Here is what Indian scientist has found

Is there a solution for Parkinson's disease? Here is what Indian scientist has found There is no definitive cure for Parkinson's. But, an Indian scientist has reportedly found a way to it. There is no definitive cure for Parkinson's. But, an Indian scientist has reportedly found a way to it.

"No Cause For Alarm": Indian Health Agency On HMPV Virus Spreading In China

"No Cause For Alarm": Indian Health Agency On HMPV Virus Spreading In China "No Cause For Alarm": Indian Health Agency On HMPV Virus Spreading In China "No Cause For Alarm": Indian Health Agency On HMPV Virus Spreading In China

What Is Tularemia? US Sees Surge In Rare Rabit Fever Cases

What Is Tularemia? US Sees Surge In Rare Rabit Fever Cases Tularemia, commonly referred to as "rabbit fever," has seen a significant rise in the United States over the past decade. Tularemia, commonly referred to as "rabbit fever," has seen a significant rise in the United States over the past decade.

HMPV outbreak in China: India monitors respiratory illnesses amid concerns

HMPV outbreak in China: India monitors respiratory illnesses amid concerns “We will continue to monitor the situation closely, validate the information, and update accordingly,” sources from the health ministry stated. While reports of an HMPV outbreak in China remain unverified, Indian authorities are reportedly in touch with international agencies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), for updates. “We will continue to monitor the situation closely, validate the information, and update accordingly,” sources from the health ministry stated. While reports of an HMPV outbreak in China remain unverified, Indian authorities are reportedly in touch with international agencies, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), for updates.

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol

Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act. Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report cites studies linking alcoholic beverages to at least seven malignancies, including breast cancer. But to add warning labels, Congress would have to act.

Norovirus outbreak in the US: Warning signs and prevention measures explained by doctors

Norovirus outbreak in the US: Warning signs and prevention measures explained by doctors Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, has been causing an increase in infections during the holiday season in the USA, with symptoms like vomiting, di Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, has been causing an increase in infections during the holiday season in the USA, with symptoms like vomiting, di

Steep fall in cases of cervical cancer in India over last decade : Doctors

Steep fall in cases of cervical cancer in India over last decade : Doctors Due to improving economy, increasing per capita income and better awareness and hygiene, the incidence of cervical cancer has drastically come down in India in the last 15 years, though it still is much higher than in Western countries. If the current trends Due to improving economy, increasing per capita income and better awareness and hygiene, the incidence of cervical cancer has drastically come down in India in the last 15 years, though it still is much higher than in Western countries. If the current trends

HMPV cases increase in China: What are the symptoms, prevention, treatment of this respiratory virus

HMPV cases increase in China: What are the symptoms, prevention, treatment of this respiratory virus Human metapneumovirus in China: The estimated incubation period is 3-6 days, and the median duration of HMPV can vary, depending on the severity. Human metapneumovirus in China: The estimated incubation period is 3-6 days, and the median duration of HMPV can vary, depending on the severity.

What is 'rabbit fever', the rare disease up by 56% in the US? Signs and symptoms explained

What is 'rabbit fever', the rare disease up by 56% in the US? Signs and symptoms explained Tularemia, a rare infectious disease, has seen over a 50% rise in the US recently, affecting children, older men, and Indigenous groups. Spread by bac Tularemia, a rare infectious disease, has seen over a 50% rise in the US recently, affecting children, older men, and Indigenous groups. Spread by bac

China Covid-like virus outbreak: Can HMPV spread to India? Here’s what experts say

China Covid-like virus outbreak: Can HMPV spread to India? Here’s what experts say China: A new virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in China, particularly among children under 14. Although there are rising cases, no HMPV cases have been reported in India so far China: A new virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), is spreading in China, particularly among children under 14. Although there are rising cases, no HMPV cases have been reported in India so far

'Covid-like' virus HMPV sparks new scare in China

'Covid-like' virus HMPV sparks new scare in China HMPV reportedly mimics flu and Covid-19 symptoms, can infect people of all ages. However, it is most common in children. No vaccine exists for HMPV, as of now, despite the virus being detected first in 2001. HMPV reportedly mimics flu and Covid-19 symptoms, can infect people of all ages. However, it is most common in children. No vaccine exists for HMPV, as of now, despite the virus being detected first in 2001.

India monitoring influenza cases amid China HMPV outbreak scare: Report

India monitoring influenza cases amid China HMPV outbreak scare: Report However, there has been no official confirmation on the HMPV outbreak from either the Chinese government or the WHO. However, there has been no official confirmation on the HMPV outbreak from either the Chinese government or the WHO.

Understanding Human Metapneumovirus, as cases emerge from China: Explained

Understanding Human Metapneumovirus, as cases emerge from China: Explained China pilots monitoring system for pneumonia of unknown origin amid rising respiratory infections, including human metapneumovirus, in winter and spring. China pilots monitoring system for pneumonia of unknown origin amid rising respiratory infections, including human metapneumovirus, in winter and spring.