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H1N1, COVID-19 and dengue can begin with the same frustrating combination of fever, fatigue and body aches. But the clues are different, and knowing them can help you get the right test and treatment before complications develop.

The painkiller sitting in your medicine cabinet has a history that stretches back thousands of years, and includes opium, heroin, a willow tree and one of medicines biggest turning points.

Had H1N1 (influenza) before or taken the flu vaccine? Here is why you can still catch it again, what happens to immunity, and how vaccination can reduce the risk of severe illness.

Being slim does not necessarily mean your cholesterol is healthy. A person can have a normal body weight, eat reasonably well, and stay active, yet still have high cholesterol. To know the reasons, read this article.

From a failed kidney transplant in 1965 to a successful surgery in 1971, India's transplant journey has come a long way. This World Organ Donation Day, lets talk about the organ transplantation history of India.

Not just your brain, but your body also suffers during an anxiety attack. While it is believed that anxiety is a psychological disorder, it can manifest physically, affecting overall health and well-being.

Autoimmune diseases are common, but there is a significant sex bias that is evident from the fact that women are four times more likely to develop an autoimmune condition compared to men.

The recent COVID-19 outbreak made us frenzied about how a little virus can wreak havoc in our lives. However, this was not the first time an epidemic hit the country. Here is a rundown of epidemics that severely affected our country and its people.

Researchers say regularly sleeping for longer may be linked to an Alzheimer's-related protein, but it does not mean extra sleep causes the disease.

Pregnancy after a C-section comes with a few specific risks. An expert breaks down what to watch for, how long to wait, and who should be extra cautious.