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The significant reductions in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment programmes may result in more than 10 million infections, and about 3 million deaths by 2030, according to a study published in The Lancet HIV journal on Thursday.   

Sleep debt, defined as the gap between sleep need and actual sleep duration, increased infection risk in a dose-dependent manner, study says Both sinusitis and gastrointestinal infections also showed higher risks with increasing levels of sleep debt The study emphasises the importance of adequate sleep and shift management in reducing susceptibility to infection.

Summer's here, and so are potential for infections! Keep your ears clean and infection-free with these expert tips.

The researchers say that this work could allow for these sugars to be used as a viable therapeutic option to treat GBS infection and prevent adverse pregnancy outcomes. 

Practicing better hygiene can prevent spread of infections. Maintaining proper hygiene goes a long way in reducing infections. It is strongly suggested against sharing personal items.

Rain brings joy and happiness but with this also come diseases that may hamper your plans for monsoon season. Keep up good health in the rainy season by following some simple tips.

The study reveals pregnant women are disproportionately affected by influenza, resulting in a more than 10-fold increase in hospitalisation risk.

The study reveals that the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infection was nearly fourfold higher among the Covid-19 population than the non-Covid-19 population. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) visited China regarding the deteriorating situation on the Corona epidemic. WHO also gave strict instructions to China regarding Corona

The World Health Organization has released a report which says that 24 percent of patients die every year due to viruses and bacteria present in hospitals around the world.

The novel coronavirus that has affected most countries of the world has now reached India. The death toll and the number of infections are increasing daily. So what has coronavirus taught us and what are preparations has India made to fight the deadly virus. Watch all of this in this segment of DNA.

Researchers successfully created a simplified, synthesised form of "teixobactin" -- a natural antibiotic capable of killing superbugs, discovered by US scientists in soil samples in 2015.

The effects of the common infections were of similar magnitude among the people suffering from diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol, researchers said.

The airborne disease is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, but despite 20 years of intense global efforts no effective vaccine has been developed.

 The man learned of his infection when he went to see infectious-disease experts at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center in Tucson because he had been feeling confused for four days.

Cold, fever, flu, asthma, body ache, stiffness and all sorts of infections are some of the problems people face in winter.  

The protein called retrocyclin-101 (RC-101) is unique in that it not only targets the flu virus itself, but also the harmful inflammation the virus triggers in the host.

With Diwali round the corner, these problems are bound to increase and knowing the symptoms for timely diagnosis and most importantly, our protection becomes our first and foremost priority.

As per the report, experts have warned that a huge number of the population is at risk of being infected with human papilloma virus (HPV).

A new study has revealed that infections acquired from the hospital may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as stroke.