Adults over 60 face a higher risk of serious complications from influenza and other infectious diseases, making timely vaccination an important part of preventive healthcare. Doctors recommend that older adults, particularly those with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or lung disease, discuss four key vaccines with their healthcare providers this flu season. The annual...
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Medical Evidence Highlights Role of Local Vaginal Estrogen in Reducing UTI and Sepsis Risks Post-Menopause
Low-dose vaginal estrogen therapy is receiving renewed clinical focus following recent U.S. FDA decisions to revise systemic black-box warning labels on topical menopausal hormone treatments. Medical experts are highlighting its localized therapeutic benefits, particularly for peri- and postmenopausal women experiencing genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Following menopause, declining systemic...
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H1N1 Surge in India: Dr Soumya Swaminathan Says Covid Lessons Have Been Forgotten
Dr Soumya Swaminathan has warned that the rising number of H1N1 and other influenza cases highlights how quickly people have forgotten the public-health lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic. The former WHO chief scientist said simple precautions such as mask-wearing, hand hygiene, cough etiquette and avoiding crowded places while sick had sharply reduced influenza circulation...
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UK Restrictions on Gel Nail Chemical Spark Calls for Stricter Cosmetic Regulations in India
The United Kingdom has implemented a ban restricting the sale of new cosmetic products containing Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO), a chemical photoinitiator commonly used to harden gel nail polish under ultraviolet or light-emitting diode lamps. The regulatory move follows the European Union’s prohibition of the substance after toxicity classifications raised concerns regarding its potential reproductive...
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Indian Fine-Dining Establishments Reframe Indigenous Edible Insect Traditions
High-end restaurants and mixology bars across major Indian metropolitan areas are increasingly incorporating local edible insects—including red weaver ants, silkworm pupae, termites, and crickets—into tasting menus and craft beverage programs. Culinary leaders behind the movement emphasize that the trend is intended to honor deep-rooted indigenous food traditions rather than generate sensationalism or shock value for...
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H1N1 Cases Rise in India: Dr Randeep Guleria Explains Symptoms, Tamiflu and Vaccination
H1N1 cases are unusually high in India this year, but there is currently no indication of a new pandemic or major epidemic threat, according to Dr Randeep Guleria. He said many infections are likely going unreported because people with mild symptoms often recover without getting tested. The influenza virus commonly spreads during the monsoon and...