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No, moderate drinking won’t give you cancer As with his other work, the surgeon general’s report is light on facts, heavy on expanding government. As with his other work, the surgeon general’s report is light on facts, heavy on expanding government.

Mint Primer | China’s new virus outbreak: what we know so far A surge in respiratory infections in China has put in focus a little known virus—the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)—largely affecting children under the age of 14. The virus shares some similarities with covid-19, fanning fears. Here’s what we know A surge in respiratory infections in China has put in focus a little known virus—the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)—largely affecting children under the age of 14. The virus shares some similarities with covid-19, fanning fears. Here’s what we know

Delhi authorities issue guidelines to prevent HMPV breakout Delhi health authorities issue advisory for HMPV and respiratory viruses, hospitals instructed to report cases promptly. Delhi health authorities issue advisory for HMPV and respiratory viruses, hospitals instructed to report cases promptly.

Delhi authorities issue guidelines to prevent HMPV breakout As part of the recommendations, hospitals have been instructed to promptly report Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases through the IHIP Portal. As part of the recommendations, hospitals have been instructed to promptly report Influenza-like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases through the IHIP Portal.

Surprising sign of Parkinson's disease that appears decades before onset of tremor Early signs of Parkinson's disease may manifest as subtle vocal changes, such as a soft or monotonous voice, decades before typical movement symptoms. Early signs of Parkinson's disease may manifest as subtle vocal changes, such as a soft or monotonous voice, decades before typical movement symptoms.

US faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlights alcohol as a leading cause of cancer, linked to 100,000 annual cases and 20,000 deaths, urging clear labelling to raise public awareness of the risk. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy highlights alcohol as a leading cause of cancer, linked to 100,000 annual cases and 20,000 deaths, urging clear labelling to raise public awareness of the risk.

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'Strict isolation, proper documentation': Delhi health officials issues advisory to tackle HMPV outbreak | India News India News: Delhi health officials released guidelines for tackling Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory ailments, highlighting the necessity of iso India News: Delhi health officials released guidelines for tackling Human MetaPneumoVirus (HMPV) and other respiratory ailments, highlighting the necessity of iso

Delhi authorities issue guidelines to prevent HMPV breakout According to a statement, Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, convened a meeting with chief district medical officers and the state programme officer of IDSP on Sunday to discuss preparedness to address respiratory illnesses in Delhi. According to a statement, Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, convened a meeting with chief district medical officers and the state programme officer of IDSP on Sunday to discuss preparedness to address respiratory illnesses in Delhi.

Quarantine animals infected by bird flu, Centre tells States after tiger, leopard deaths in Nagpur With Maharashtra reporting India’s first case of avian influenza among animals, the Union Animal Husbandry Ministry sent a circular to all States, urging them to quarantine infected or symptomatic tigers and other feline species to prevent transmission of the disease to other animals or humans. With Maharashtra reporting India’s first case of avian influenza among animals, the Union Animal Husbandry Ministry sent a circular to all States, urging them to quarantine infected or symptomatic tigers and other feline species to prevent transmission of the disease to other animals or humans.

Viral footage from China raises red flags: Could HMPV be spreading to India? With a recent rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases across China, particularly among children, social media posts have led to growing concerns about a potential new pandemic. However, experts from China and India downplay these fears, explaining that HMPV is a seasonal virus. Authorities in both countries are closely monitoring the situation, urging the public to take basic precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. With a recent rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases across China, particularly among children, social media posts have led to growing concerns about a potential new pandemic. However, experts from China and India downplay these fears, explaining that HMPV is a seasonal virus. Authorities in both countries are closely monitoring the situation, urging the public to take basic precautions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses.

HMPV cases now rising in Malaysia, after China. Govt issues advisory HMPV cases are rising in China, with 327 reported in 2024, a 45% increase from 225 cases in 2023. The virus, causing symptoms similar to a common cold, can lead to severe respiratory conditions. Preventive measures, like handwashing and wearing masks, are recommended to curb the spread. HMPV cases are rising in China, with 327 reported in 2024, a 45% increase from 225 cases in 2023. The virus, causing symptoms similar to a common cold, can lead to severe respiratory conditions. Preventive measures, like handwashing and wearing masks, are recommended to curb the spread.

The happiness diet: Foods that boost your mood this winter Winter can bring mood changes known as winter blues. Foods like dark chocolate, fish, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, seeds, nuts, and eggs can help. Th Winter can bring mood changes known as winter blues. Foods like dark chocolate, fish, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, seeds, nuts, and eggs can help. Th

There are no HMPV cases in Andhra Pradesh, says Director of Public Health There are no HMPV cases in Andhra Pradesh, says Director of Public Health. While stating that there is no reason to panic, she says precautions similar to those followed during the COVID-19 pandemic have to be taken to prevent its likely spread. There are no HMPV cases in Andhra Pradesh, says Director of Public Health. While stating that there is no reason to panic, she says precautions similar to those followed during the COVID-19 pandemic have to be taken to prevent its likely spread.

After China, HMPV cases now rise in Malaysia; public asked to remain vigilant After China, HMPV cases now rise in Malaysia; public asked to remain vigilant After China, HMPV cases now rise in Malaysia; public asked to remain vigilant

Why do women binge drink when estrogen surges? Study explains A study in Nature Communications reveals that high estrogen levels can drive women to binge drink, particularly within the first 30 minutes of alcohol A study in Nature Communications reveals that high estrogen levels can drive women to binge drink, particularly within the first 30 minutes of alcohol

Can being in love boost your longevity? Here's what an expert says Strong and supportive relationships have substantial benefits on both physical and mental health. They can activate repair genes, reduce inflammation, Strong and supportive relationships have substantial benefits on both physical and mental health. They can activate repair genes, reduce inflammation,

Adequate calcium intake, exercise crucial for young adults to prevent osteoporosis, say experts Prevent bone loss with calcium, exercise, and healthy habits, as discussed by experts in osteoporosis webinar. Prevent bone loss with calcium, exercise, and healthy habits, as discussed by experts in osteoporosis webinar.

Hyderabad’s famous doctor says HMPV is not a novel virus, eases fears about China outbreak Despite visuals of overcrowded medical facilities in China, neither WHO nor Chinas CDC has declared an emergency for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). According to Dr Ranga Reddy Burri, the virus typically causes mild flu-like symptoms but can lead to severe respiratory illness in vulnerable groups. There are no reported cases of HMPV in India so far. Despite visuals of overcrowded medical facilities in China, neither WHO nor Chinas CDC has declared an emergency for Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). According to Dr Ranga Reddy Burri, the virus typically causes mild flu-like symptoms but can lead to severe respiratory illness in vulnerable groups. There are no reported cases of HMPV in India so far.

Has HMPV Already Entered India? Telangana Govt Denies Cases but Urges Mask-Wearing and Isolation Amid China’s Surge Is India already dealing with HMPV - the new china virus? Here is what Telangana government has to say about HMPV cases detection in India. Is India already dealing with HMPV - the new china virus? Here is what Telangana government has to say about HMPV cases detection in India.

Healthcare research links loneliness to morbidity and mortality Multiple research studies link loneliness in adults to morbidity and mortality and other mental-health diseases Multiple research studies link loneliness in adults to morbidity and mortality and other mental-health diseases

US Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol Evidence of links between drinking and cancer has been rising for decades, yet less than half of Americans recognise that it raises their chances of developing several cancers, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Friday in an advisory. Evidence of links between drinking and cancer has been rising for decades, yet less than half of Americans recognise that it raises their chances of developing several cancers, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Friday in an advisory.

3°C Warning Issued In Delhi, Gurgaon: 7 Safety Tips To Prevent Heart Attacks And Winter Stroke Delhi, Gurgaon to Freeze at 3°C: Is Your Heart Ready for the Cold Wave? 7 Safety Tips To Prevent Heart Attacks. Delhi, Gurgaon to Freeze at 3°C: Is Your Heart Ready for the Cold Wave? 7 Safety Tips To Prevent Heart Attacks.

Kesar Doodh Benefits: 8 reasons to consume saffron milk for health and vitality Kesar Doodh Benefits: 8 reasons to consume saffron milk for health and vitality. Kesar Doodh Benefits: 8 reasons to consume saffron milk for health and vitality.

HMPV Virus: How deadly is this virus? China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention sheds light on fatality rate China's CDC addresses the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, stating it typically causes common cold symptoms but can lead to severe respiratory conditions in vulnerable groups. No vaccine or effective treatment exists. Officials emphasize preparedness and urge general precautions to avoid alarm. China's CDC addresses the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak, stating it typically causes common cold symptoms but can lead to severe respiratory conditions in vulnerable groups. No vaccine or effective treatment exists. Officials emphasize preparedness and urge general precautions to avoid alarm.

This Week in Explainers: How dangerous is the HMPV virus that is spreading quickly in China China’s hospitals are seeing a surge of patients suffering from a respiratory disease known as human metapneumovirus. But what is HMPV and what precautions can be taken to prevent it? This and more in our weekly roundup of the big stories from around the world China’s hospitals are seeing a surge of patients suffering from a respiratory disease known as human metapneumovirus. But what is HMPV and what precautions can be taken to prevent it? This and more in our weekly roundup of the big stories from around the world