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Travel & Tropical Infections: 2026 Guide for Indians

The world is travelling again—and Indians are leading the charge. From quick getaways to Thailand and Bali, to African safaris, European holidays, and spiritual yatras within India, travel has become more accessible and frequent than ever before. But alongside this surge in tourism comes an often-overlooked risk: tropical infections. As an infectious diseases specialist, one

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Travel Medicine in Globalised India: A Preventive Healthcare Priority

Globalisation has transformed India into one of the world’s most connected nations. International tourism, overseas employment, higher education abroad, pilgrimage travel, and corporate mobility have increased dramatically over the past decade. While this global connectivity has created immense economic and cultural opportunities, it has also introduced new and complex healthcare challenges. Travel medicine is emerging

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Nipah Virus: The Silent Threat India Cannot Ignore

Emerging infectious diseases have repeatedly reminded us that global health security is fragile. Among these, Nipah virus (NiV) stands out as one of the most dangerous zoonotic viruses known to humans. With a high fatality rate, no specific antiviral treatment, and potential for outbreaks, Nipah virus continues to be a serious public health concern— particularly

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Why Winter Cough Lingers: How Your Daily Habits Affect Recovery

Every winter, clinics see a familiar pattern: patients whose cold or flu has resolved, fever is gone, appetite is back—but the cough just refuses to leave. Many ask the same question: “Doctor, why is my cough still there after weeks?” A lingering winter cough is not unusual. In fact, it is often the result of

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Cervical Cancer Prevention: India’s Mission 2030 (and how we get there)

Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that is truly preventable—because we know the main cause (persistent high-risk Human Papillomavirus, HPV), we have a powerful vaccine, and we have effective screening tools that detect precancer years before it turns into cancer. Yet, it continues to take too many lives in India. The good news:

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Maintaining Health During Winters and Air Pollution: A Practical Guide for Everyday Living

Winter brings with it a unique mix of comfort and concern. While cooler temperatures are often welcomed, winters—especially in urban and semi-urban areas—also coincide with rising air pollution, increased respiratory illnesses, and lifestyle changes that negatively impact health. For countries like India, the winter season has increasingly become synonymous with poor air quality, smog, and

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The Importance of Physical and Mental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community

Health is a fundamental human right—but for many people in the LGBTQ+ community, achieving and maintaining good physical and mental health is far more complex than it should be. Despite growing visibility and legal progress in many parts of the world, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender- and sexuality-diverse individuals continue to face

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PrEP & PEP: Powerful HIV Protection

Despite decades of medical progress, HIV remains one of the most significant public health challenges globally. While treatment has transformed HIV from a fatal disease into a manageable chronic condition, preventing new infections remains equally important. This is where two highly effective biomedical tools come into play — PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis).

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