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A killer disease

Paediatric pneumonia can claim young lives.

12 Nov 2017 7:03 PM GMT

The higher the risk of getting asthma, the more benefit owning a cat would have. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Getting a cat could prevent asthma in children

8 Nov 2017 9:47 AM GMT

Chief medical officer Satish Singh said that 45 children were in serious condition and admitted to the hospital, while the remaining 55 were kept under observation. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

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India scaling up vaccination programme may prevent child deaths, says...

Study was done for 15 countries which are 'disproportionately responsible' for global child deaths under 5 years from...

4 Nov 2017 2:34 AM GMT

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India hailed for cutting child mortality rate by 1 million

Researchers not the government of India has modestly increased its traditionally low level of public spending on health.

21 Sep 2017 9:42 AM GMT

Students of the Rani Jhansi Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya school receive treatment at a government hospital in New Delhi, India, Saturday, May 6, 2017. (Photo: AP)

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Two pneumonia cases reported in Maharashtra

Since the symptoms of this respiratory illness are similar to the seasonal flu, it's difficult to detect it, said the...

15 Sep 2017 9:46 PM GMT

Globally, pneumonia kills an estimated 1.3 million infants under five each year (Photo: AFP)

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Research shows picking your nose can lead to pneumonia

Hands can spread this bacteria and objects like mobile phones or children's toys could also be adding to the spread of...

11 Oct 2018 5:53 AM GMT

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What is more dangerous to heart, bacterial pneumonia or viral...

Here is what a new study has found.

13 Nov 2018 6:41 AM GMT

The report also shows that more than four million of these deaths -- over a third -- could be easily averted with concerted action to improve rates of vaccination, treatment and nutrition. (Representational Image)

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Pneumonia may kill over 1.7 million children in India by 2030: Study

The disease is likely to kill nearly 11 million children under five by 2030, says the study released on World Pneumonia...

12 Nov 2018 6:42 AM GMT

$2030 is the target date for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which includes a pledge to \end preventable child deaths\ (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Study suggests 11 million children may die from pneumonia by 2030

Pneumonia, an inflammatory infection of lungs that may be contracted via viral or bacteria infection, is treatable if...

12 Nov 2018 5:22 AM GMT

Both influenza and whooping cough are highly contagious, and babies who catch these infections often require hospitalization. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Vaccinating pregnant mothers is safe for babies

Infants are much less likely to get influenza or whooping cough when their mothers were vaccinated during pregnancy.

22 Feb 2018 4:20 AM GMT

E-cigarettes or vaping is considered a one-way bridge to increasing the number of smokers to smoke regular cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Study shows vaping may boost pneumonia risk

Researchers notice sharp increase in the amount of bacteria sticking to airway cells after e-cigarette exposure.

8 Feb 2018 4:06 AM GMT

Since pneumonia is a major cause of death for older adults, it is important for healthcare providers to understand the links. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Adults not as safe from pneumonia as previously thought

Since pneumonia is a major cause of death for older adults, it is important for healthcare providers to understand the...

25 April 2018 11:49 AM GMT