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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:35:30 GMT https://www.medindia.net/news/world-mosquito-day-malaria-dengue-species-prevention-224790-1.htm WHO reports 282 million malaria cases and 610,000 deaths in 2024, plus over 1.5 million dengue cases and 500+ deaths globally in 2026 so far.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/world-mosquito-day-malaria-dengue-species-prevention-224790-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/fsa-runny-eggs-warning-uk-salmonella-outbreak-explained-224789-1.htm The FSA has told vulnerable groups to avoid runny eggs when eating out, after a UK Salmonella outbreak left one dead and over 200 ill. ]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/fsa-runny-eggs-warning-uk-salmonella-outbreak-explained-224789-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/why-are-multiple-us-food-recalls-raising-fresh-salmonella-concerns-224788-1.htm Multiple US food recalls involve Salmonella, possible Listeria and foreign materials, while a jalapeno-linked outbreak has sickened 431 people.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/why-are-multiple-us-food-recalls-raising-fresh-salmonella-concerns-224788-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/fssai-inspects-pernod-richard-plant-collects-whisky-samples-224787-1.htm FSSAI's recent inspection of the Pernod Richard plant involved collecting whisky samples, emphasizing the importance of food safety. Explore the details here.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/fssai-inspects-pernod-richard-plant-collects-whisky-samples-224787-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/asian-tiger-mosquito-found-in-ontarios-niagara-region-symptoms-risks-and-prevention-tips-224786-1.htm A single Asian tiger mosquito, a daytime-biting species capable of spreading West Nile virus, dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, has been detected in Ontario's Niagara Region.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/asian-tiger-mosquito-found-in-ontarios-niagara-region-symptoms-risks-and-prevention-tips-224786-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/surrogate-sued-for-100k-after-refusing-abortion-request-224785-1.htm A (Dollar) 100K lawsuit against a surrogate highlights the contentious issues of reproductive rights and surrogacy. Learn more about this landmark case.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/surrogate-sued-for-100k-after-refusing-abortion-request-224785-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/mythvsfact/fact-check-white-patches-on-your-childs-face-should-you-worry-224784-1.htm Do white patches on a child's face mean calcium deficiency or worms? Here's what pityriasis alba really is and when parents should see a doctor.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/mythvsfact/fact-check-white-patches-on-your-childs-face-should-you-worry-224784-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/does-more-coffee-really-mean-higher-testosterone-224783-1.htm More coffee was linked to higher total testosterone in men, but the same study found lower free testosterone, revealing a more complicated hormone picture.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/does-more-coffee-really-mean-higher-testosterone-224783-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/7-quiet-warning-signs-your-liver-may-not-be-healthy-224782-1.htm Liver disease can develop without pain. Learn 7 warning signs in your eyes, skin, urine and body that may need medical attention.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/7-quiet-warning-signs-your-liver-may-not-be-healthy-224782-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/do-pilots-and-flight-attendants-face-higher-radiation-linked-cancer-deaths-224781-1.htm Thousands of hours in the sky mean greater lifetime radiation exposure for aircrew, raising fresh questions about their long-term cancer risk.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/do-pilots-and-flight-attendants-face-higher-radiation-linked-cancer-deaths-224781-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/alfalfa-sprouts-under-scrutiny-after-17-wisconsin-cases-224780-1.htm Wisconsin reports 17 illnesses linked to alfalfa sprouts as officials investigate contamination and warn consumers about potential foodborne illness risks.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/alfalfa-sprouts-under-scrutiny-after-17-wisconsin-cases-224780-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-watch-short-videos-224779-1.htm Short-video viewing can change activity in brain regions involved in cognitive control, while long-term effects on attention and self-control remain uncertain.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-watch-short-videos-224779-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-inhalers-raise-blood-sugar-what-people-with-diabetes-should-know-224778-1.htm Can inhalers raise blood sugar? Learn which inhalers may affect glucose, who is at risk and what people with diabetes should do.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/can-inhalers-raise-blood-sugar-what-people-with-diabetes-should-know-224778-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/ozempic-vs-zepbound-which-weight-loss-drug-is-more-likely-to-cause-hair-loss-224777-1.htm Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro users may notice increased hair shedding, but rapid weight loss and reduced food intake could also play a role.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/ozempic-vs-zepbound-which-weight-loss-drug-is-more-likely-to-cause-hair-loss-224777-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/sunscreen-and-skin-cancer-what-a-470000-person-study-found-224776-1.htm Frequent sunscreen use was linked to skin cancer in the study, but higher sun exposure among frequent users may partly explain this association.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/sunscreen-and-skin-cancer-what-a-470000-person-study-found-224776-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/marriage-and-mental-health-spouses-share-psychiatric-disorder-patterns-224775-1.htm A large international study found consistent spousal correlations for nine psychiatric disorders across Taiwan, Denmark and Sweden.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/marriage-and-mental-health-spouses-share-psychiatric-disorder-patterns-224775-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/microplastics-in-seafood-whats-really-on-your-plate-224774-1.htm Microplastics found in fish muscle at Vizag Harbour raise questions about seafood safety, human health, and neurological effects of microplastic exposure.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/microplastics-in-seafood-whats-really-on-your-plate-224774-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/17-year-old-audrey-zheng-develops-blood-test-to-detect-pancreatic-cancer-224773-1.htm 17-year-old Audrey Zheng developed a blood-based pancreatic cancer detection method using magnetic nanospheres, extracellular vesicles, and KRAS mutation testing.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/17-year-old-audrey-zheng-develops-blood-test-to-detect-pancreatic-cancer-224773-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/how-to-strengthen-your-abdominal-muscles-after-pregnancy-224772-1.htm Learn how pregnancy affects abdominal muscles, what diastasis recti means, and how exercise can support postpartum abdominal strength (and) recovery.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/how-to-strengthen-your-abdominal-muscles-after-pregnancy-224772-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/shift-work-may-affect-respiratory-health-through-poor-sleep-224771-1.htm Shift workers may face greater respiratory infection risk, with poor sleep quality emerging as an important factor behind this relationship in healthcare workers.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/shift-work-may-affect-respiratory-health-through-poor-sleep-224771-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/monsoon-acne-tea-tree-and-azelaic-acid-may-help-clear-breakouts-224770-1.htm From clogged pores to itchy fungal-like bumps, monsoon breakouts need the right treatment. Here's what tea tree oil and azelaic acid can actually do.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/monsoon-acne-tea-tree-and-azelaic-acid-may-help-clear-breakouts-224770-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/senior-citizens-day-2026-5-must-know-facts-224769-1.htm Senior Citizens Day 2026 highlights the growing importance of elderly health, healthy ageing, longer life expectancy and quality care for older adults.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/senior-citizens-day-2026-5-must-know-facts-224769-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/air-pollution-london-childrens-lungs-improve-after-ulez-224768-1.htm A study of 3,414 children found faster lung growth in London after ULEZ, as nitrogen dioxide exposure fell more quickly than in Luton.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/air-pollution-london-childrens-lungs-improve-after-ulez-224768-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/trump-vaccine-executive-order-mmr-split-explained-224767-1.htm Trump signed a vaccine executive order on 10 August 2026 splitting the MMR shot into three. Here is what changes, what does not, and what doctors say.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/trump-vaccine-executive-order-mmr-split-explained-224767-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/cervical-cancer-risk-lowered-by-antioxidant-rich-diet-224766-1.htm Can antioxidant-rich foods lower cervical cancer risk? A new study found higher dietary antioxidant scores were linked with lower cancer prevalence.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/cervical-cancer-risk-lowered-by-antioxidant-rich-diet-224766-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/air-pollution-may-trigger-rheumatoid-arthritis-flares-224765-1.htm Can air pollution worsen rheumatoid arthritis? New research links prolonged PM2.5 exposure with higher disease activity and flare risk.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/air-pollution-may-trigger-rheumatoid-arthritis-flares-224765-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/hyrox-bangkok-tragedy-what-happened-to-fitness-coach-leroy-saunders-224764-1.htm Fitness coach Leroy Saunders died after collapsing during HYROX Bangkok 2026, but his medical cause of death has not been disclosed.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/hyrox-bangkok-tragedy-what-happened-to-fitness-coach-leroy-saunders-224764-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/paris-jackson-opens-up-about-ect-for-depression-224763-1.htm Uncover the insights from Paris Jackson's journey with ECT for depression. Find out how this therapy functions and its role in mental wellness.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/paris-jackson-opens-up-about-ect-for-depression-224763-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/sri-lanka-doctors-remove-31-kg-bladder-stone-from-man-224762-1.htm Sri Lankan doctors successfully remove a 3.1-kg bladder stone from a patient, showcasing remarkable surgical skill and medical expertise.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/sri-lanka-doctors-remove-31-kg-bladder-stone-from-man-224762-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/bengalurus-83775-crore-fake-medicine-racket-busted-how-to-tell-if-your-medicine-is-fake-224761-1.htm Bengaluru's Rupees 5 crore fake medicine racket highlights the dangers of counterfeit drugs. Know how to identify fake medicines and protect your health.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/bengalurus-83775-crore-fake-medicine-racket-busted-how-to-tell-if-your-medicine-is-fake-224761-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/harvard-to-pay-53-million-over-stolen-donated-body-parts-224760-1.htm Harvard University agrees to a (Dollar) 53 million settlement over the mishandling of donated body parts, addressing ethical concerns and donor trust.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/harvard-to-pay-53-million-over-stolen-donated-body-parts-224760-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/potassium-mix-up-during-surgery-leaves-woman-paralyzed-224759-1.htm A surgical potassium mix-up has left a woman paralyzed, raising serious concerns about medical safety and protocol adherence in operating rooms.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/potassium-mix-up-during-surgery-leaves-woman-paralyzed-224759-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/does-sweating-burn-calories-or-fat-224758-1.htm Sweating cools the body during exercise, but more sweat does not necessarily mean more calories burned or more body fat lost]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/does-sweating-burn-calories-or-fat-224758-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/988-suicide-hotline-linked-to-11-fewer-youth-suicide-deaths-study-finds-224757-1.htm A new JAMA study found suicide deaths among people aged 15-34 was 11% lower than expected after the 988 Lifeline launched. Here's what the findings mean.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/988-suicide-hotline-linked-to-11-fewer-youth-suicide-deaths-study-finds-224757-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/autoimmune-disease-pregnancy-and-motherhood-what-to-know-224756-1.htm Pregnancy and motherhood can bring important immune and health changes for women living with autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/autoimmune-disease-pregnancy-and-motherhood-what-to-know-224756-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/eye-screening-for-diabetes-when-should-you-get-it-224755-1.htm Diabetic retinopathy screening can detect retinal damage before serious vision problems develop, making regular eye checks an important part of diabetes care]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthinfocus/eye-screening-for-diabetes-when-should-you-get-it-224755-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/contamination-alert-nearly-40000-eye-drops-recalled-224754-1.htm Nearly 40,000 bottles of popular eye drops have been recalled due to possible contamination, raising concerns about eye infections and product safety.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/contamination-alert-nearly-40000-eye-drops-recalled-224754-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/indoor-lighting-may-help-prevent-myopia-in-children-224753-1.htm The finding points to a possible role for sunlight-like indoor lighting in myopia prevention, but human studies are still needed to know whether it works in children.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/indoor-lighting-may-help-prevent-myopia-in-children-224753-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/is-your-waist-size-a-better-health-warning-than-your-bmi-224752-1.htm A new study finds waist circumference may identify obesity as accurately as more complex measures and better than BMI alone.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/healthwatch/is-your-waist-size-a-better-health-warning-than-your-bmi-224752-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/emma-barnetts-hysterectomy-what-is-adenomyosis-224751-1.htm Emma Barnett reveals her hysterectomy after years of endometriosis. Learn what adenomyosis is, its symptoms and why hysterectomy may be considered.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/emma-barnetts-hysterectomy-what-is-adenomyosis-224751-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/world-mosquito-day-why-august-20-is-important-224750-1.htm Discover why August 20 is linked to World Mosquito Day and how Ronald Ross's 1897 malaria research in Secunderabad changed mosquito science.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/world-mosquito-day-why-august-20-is-important-224750-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/queen-camilla-breaks-silence-on-king-charles-cancer-224749-1.htm Queen Camilla opens up about King Charles' cancer diagnosis, revealing how difficult it was to keep his health condition private before the news was shared.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/queen-camilla-breaks-silence-on-king-charles-cancer-224749-1.htm https://www.medindia.net/news/nick-kyrgios-suspended-over-positive-cocaine-test-224748-1.htm Nick Kyrgios faces an ITIA suspension after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite, putting his tennis career and 2026 season under fresh scrutiny.]]> https://www.medindia.net/news/nick-kyrgios-suspended-over-positive-cocaine-test-224748-1.htm