Dr. Niharika Singh writes and updates iCliniq blogs on medical conditions, healthcare news, and new developments, helping readers understand health topics in a simple and practical way.
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France has reported the first known case of a human being infected with the Shamonda virus. Until now, this virus was only known to affect animals. The patient was being treated for a serious illness and had a very weak immune system. The patient died in early October. Investigations are
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Heart health can sometimes feel like a lot to keep track of. There are cholesterol levels, blood pressure readings, food choices, physical activity, sleep, and many other things to think about. It can get confusing. The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 brings these areas together and makes
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The water may have gone down, but the memories are still very much alive. The devastating floods in parts of Nepal have left survivors dealing with much more than damaged homes and lost belongings. Some watched terrifying scenes unfold in front of them. Others lost loved ones, became separated from
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Swine flu is back in the news in India, and understandably, that can make people nervous. But don’t panic; there’s something you need to know. Health authorities say the H1N1 viruses seen in India now are consistent with seasonal flu, and surveillance has not found a new or
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A child suddenly gets a fever. And then the cough, the tiredness, and the body aches. It can be just another seasonal flu, but sometimes these symptoms can be caused by H1N1. H1N1 is an influenza A virus that infects the respiratory system. Most children recover with rest and supportive
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When Nightmares Become Part of PTSD For someone living with post-traumatic stress disorder, going to bed does not always mean getting some rest. A person may fall asleep normally, only to wake up feeling as though the traumatic event has happened all over again. The nightmare can feel incredibly
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Once-Weekly Walk vs. Three Workouts: Which One Really Works? Let's be honest. Finding time to exercise isn't always easy. Work takes over. Family needs attention. The to-do list somehow gets longer instead of shorter. Before you know it, another week has gone by, and
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New WHO Guidelines: Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented Dementia affects more than memory. It gradually changes the way a person thinks, communicates, and performs everyday activities. More than 57 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, and that number continues to grow. The encouraging news is
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A New Way to Fight Fatty Liver Disease? Fatty liver disease is becoming incredibly common. In fact, it's now one of the fastest-growing liver conditions across the globe. The tricky part is that many people don't even know they have it because the early stages
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When people think about keeping their brain healthy, crossword puzzles and Sudoku are usually the first things that come to mind. Maybe a brain-training app too. Walking? Probably not. But new research suggests that something as simple as picking up the pace during a daily walk could have surprising
Antibiotic resistance is already one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. Every year, infections that no longer respond well to treatment are linked to more than a million deaths globally. For a long time, the conversation has focused on one thing: antibiotics themselves. Doctors have warned about
Why More Young Working Women Are Developing Hormonal Disorders? Not too long ago, hormonal problems were something most women worried about later in life. Usually around menopause. Things have changed. Today, women in their 20s and 30s are dealing with issues that were once considered uncommon at that age. Irregular
Pancreatic cancer is still one of the toughest cancers to treat. Once the disease starts growing again after the first round of treatment, the options become limited, and the outlook is often discouraging. For years, second-line treatments have helped only a little, leaving both patients and doctors hoping for
India has recently introduced a new injectable immunotherapy treatment for lung cancer that can be given in just seven minutes. Unlike traditional intravenous (IV) immunotherapy, which may take hours in a hospital, this new treatment is injected under the skin, making the process faster and more convenient for patients. The
Nowadays, the Ebola virus is hitting the news everywhere. Reason? Recent outbreaks in some parts of Africa. This virus is considered one of the world’s deadliest viruses, which causes serious viral infections. Until now, this outbreak has caused hundreds of deaths, and it is expected that the cases will
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Why Magnesium Matters More Than You Think Magnesium does not usually get the same attention as nutrients like calcium or vitamin D, but it plays a quiet and essential role in keeping the body functioning well. It supports muscle movement, helps nerves send signals, keeps the heartbeat steady, and is