Despite similar symptoms, is the HMPV virus worse than Covid?

Despite similar symptoms, is the HMPV virus worse than Covid? HMPV seasonal outbreaks are more limited and do not cause the same global concern as COVID-19. As a result, while HMPV remains a worry, particularly for vulnerable populations, it is not as severe or disruptive as COVID-19, which continues to pose a substantial public health burden.

Covid may have concealed a million cancer cases globally: Study

Covid may have concealed a million cancer cases globally: Study The NHS also found that the number of cancer diagnoses dropped from 3.27 lakhs to 2.88 lakhs from 2019 to 2020. Most of the cases were missed due to irregularity in making medical appointments. Many patients also struggled because they were unwilling to seek support. One of the worst-hit nations in this was the UK.

Cardiologist answers: How rising CVD cases in India can be curbed timely

Cardiologist answers: How rising CVD cases in India can be curbed timely With the help of advanced technology and devices, India can significantly lower the rates of premature deaths and disorders linked to CVDs. With the help of Government and private bodies, we can combat the rising challenges by encouraging healthy lifestyles, nutritious diets, early detection and screenings, and effective management of risk factors.

China faces surge in viral cases including HMPV; is COVID-like emergency imminent?

China faces surge in viral cases including HMPV; is COVID-like emergency imminent? There’s bad news pouring in from China. According to latest news reports, the country is facing another health-emergency type of a situation involving a cocktail of viruses, including the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Health authorities say the situation at healthcare centres resembles that of the Covid-19 pandemic which had hit the country five years ago. Here’s what we know so far.

Smoking and so on: Expert lists the causes of tuberculosis in youngsters

Smoking and so on: Expert lists the causes of tuberculosis in youngsters TB is a respiratory disease and it is transmitted through drops of secretion coming from the respiratory system such as coughing, sneezing, or talking to people who are infected with the disease. Youngsters who spend time with people who are suffering from TB, share a household, or socialize in crowded places, are likely to get infected.

Time to not normalise fatigue: Study says feeling tired all day is a sign of cancer

Time to not normalise fatigue: Study says feeling tired all day is a sign of cancer According to experts, it is normal to feel exhausted first thing in the morning. Despite a well-rested sleep, it is not wholly abnormal to want to sleep a little more before starting the day. This effect is further relevant during the cold months of the year when temperatures drop and lack of sunlight makes one feel twice as sluggish as usual.