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Tulsi water for health: Everything you need to know

Almost every Indian household has a tulsi plant nearby. The plant has religious and medicinal significance. Tulsi, also known as holy basil, is a revered herb in Indian traditional medicine and is celebrated for its numerous health benefits. Tulsi has been used in Ayurvedic practices for centuries. People consume tulsi…

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Let's talk how to stay healthy this winter: No, it is not too early, know why

Winter is only a few months away. With so much being discussed around health and wellness and so many pathogens already in circulation it is important to stay prepared for winters.

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When a runny nose could indicate a brain fluid leak

Runny nose is a common occurrence which is usually caused by sinus infections, allergies, or common cold. However, on rare occasions it can indicate a much more serious underlying condition - a leak of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) from the brain. Since CSF is essential for maintaining integrity of the brain…

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From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise

We’re in the midst of a bad cold and flu season in Australia. Along with the usual viral suspects, such as influenza, RSV, and rhinoviruses (which cause the common cold), bacterial pathogens are also causing significant rates of illness, particularly in children. These include Bordatella pertussis (whooping cough) and Mycoplasma…

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TOI Health News Morning Briefing| COVID can protect against common cold, what happens when you eat a bird with bird flu, managing bloating and gas during summer, ayurvedic self-care practices and more

Welcome to the TOI Morning Health News Briefing! Each edition offers the latest wellness tips, nutritional advice, and updates on medical advancements. Our goal is to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle through informed choices and up-to-date information. Stay tuned for valuable insights and guidance on your health journey.

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COVID infection can protect against common cold? Know what the new study found

The findings of a new study has shed light on COVID research which probably was not discovered before. After observing COVID-19 PCR tests from more than 4,900 people, researchers have found that people previously infected with COVID-19 had about a 50% lower chance of having a symptomatic coronavirus-caused common cold…

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Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?

If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold

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Should you be taking antibiotics in common cold? The answer is surprising

Do you pop in antibiotics everytime you feel feverish? You need to stop doing that right away and read this.

The Times of India

Chimps are dying of the common cold. Is great ape tourism to blame?

Viruses that cause mild sniffles in humans are devastating populations of chimpanzees and gorillas. In some ape communities, it’s a bigger killer than habitat loss or poaching

The Guardian - UK

When did humans start getting the common cold?

Prehistoric cold viruses are hard to find in the historical record, but scientists have unearthed some evidence in ancient human teeth.

LiveScience

From turmeric milk to ginger tea, simple home remedies for COVID

COVID cases are increasing in the national capital, Delhi. In view of the growing cases of the disease, it is important to know about various home remedies that can keep the virus at bay. These home remedies will also help you recover faster and will not allow the disease to…

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Why does it seem everyone in the UK is ill at present? Covid and hay fever largely to blame

Here are the illnesses to be wary of — despite warmer spring weather — and how to avoid them

Evening Standard

COVID Variant Spreading Rapidly, Public Demands Honest Apology from Officials

Join us for a lively discussion with a creative and refreshing medical contributor as we delve into the latest COVID variant, JN.1, and the importance of c...

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Why Isn’t There a Vaccine for the Common Cold? A Virologist Reveals the Hidden Reason

If we can create a vaccine for a novel virus in under a year, what’s stopping scientists from inoculating us against the sniffles?

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Respiratory Illnesses Surging In US; 15 States See 'High' Or 'Very High' Levels, CDC Warns

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, with 15 states facing "high" or "very high" levels of infections, including flu, COVID-19, RSV and common cold.

WEKU

What works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much'

One common decongestant, phenylephrine, was found ineffective this fall. Doctors are skeptical about the rest of the over-the-counter cold cures lineup.

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Does the Winter Weather Make You Sick?

At some point in your life, you’ve probably been told to bundle up to avoid getting sick during the winter.

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6 desi remedies for common cold and sore throat that always work

One common sign of a bacterial or viral illness is a throat infection, cough and cold. The symptoms of a throat infection can include irritation, inflammation, eruption, or a sharp discomfort. Swallowing causes the pain to worsen. Tonsils, the roof of the mouth, and the tongue can all be impacted…

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Common cold linked to rare and fatal blood-clotting disorder

The group of researchers from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine found a connection between adenovirus - a group of viruses that can cause mild to severe infection in the body – and a rare blood clotting disorder

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FDA advisers reject efficacy of common cold medication - Roll Call

The drug brought in nearly $1.8 billion in sales in 2022, according to an FDA briefing document, a number that is likely an undercount.

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Do you have unusual cold like symptoms? It might be human metapneumovirus

Human metapneumovirus had swept across the US earlier this year as per reports. The virus, which is also referred to as HMP, causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections. Experts suggest infants, those who are immunocompromised and elderly are at higher risk of getting severe illness due to metapneumovirus and…

The Conversation

Taking an antidepressant? Mixing it with other medicines – including some cold and flu treatments – can be dangerous

In the depths of winter we are more at risk of succumbing to viral respiratory infections – from annoying sore throat, common cold and sinusitis, to the current resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID.

WEKU

You know those folks who had COVID but no symptoms? A new study offers an explanation

Everybody knows someone — maybe it's you — who got COVID but never got sick or who thinks they never got COVID at all. A new study found one possible reason, involving a certain gene and common colds.

The Hindu

Cuddalore GH staff nurse suspended for wrongly administering anti-rabies vaccine to girl

A teenage girl who visited the hospital with fever and common cold was wrongly administered the anti-rabies vaccine by a staff nurse in Cuddalore government hospital.

Fortune

What to know about metapneumovirus—the respiratory infection you've never heard of that spiked this spring

If you experienced cough and cold symptoms this spring, you might not have had COVID or the common cold after all. You may have had human metapneumovirus—a (relatively) newly recognized “bug” hitting radars in a post-pandemic world.

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