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First human H7N9 case this winter reported in China

The first human H7N9 case this winter was reported in south China's Guangdong province, the provincial health commission announced on Tuesday.

Nov 24, 2015, 14:07 PM IST

Cranberries can help cut antibiotic resistance

Not only cranberries help your health from head to toe, but are also an effective approach to help reduce antibiotic use, according to a recent research.

Nov 06, 2015, 09:47 AM IST

Urinary infection may cause falls in older people

Not just a loose throw rug or poor eyesight, even bloodstream, respiratory and urinary infections can cause falls, especially in older people, says a study.

Oct 10, 2015, 18:28 PM IST

Had a great fall? Blame the bug, not the rug

 As per a recent study, people who end up in the emergency room because of a fall often are tripped up by an infection, rather than a loose throw rug or poor eyesight.

Oct 10, 2015, 13:16 PM IST

22 infected with Hepatitis C virus in Singapore

Of the 22 infected, the youngest is 24 years old, and the remaining are between 50 and 60 years old.

Oct 06, 2015, 23:53 PM IST