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Manipal HealthMap, the diagnostics arm of Manipal Group, on Tuesday said it has fully acquired Mumbai-based iGenetic Diagnostics for an undisclosed amount. Sources told ET that the deal size would be around Rs 200 crore. With this acquisition, Manipal HealthMap is set to strengthen its presence in key markets, including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka, while expanding its pan-India reach. The acquisition will also complement Manipal HealthMap’s existing portfolio, particularly in specialized testing areas such as oncology, infections, fertility, and more.

RSV is a highly contagious virus that often affects infants, with most children experiencing an infection by age two. It can lead to bronchiolitis, a serious chest infection. As winter approaches, it is crucial to adopt protective measures for families against this growing threat, as quoted in a report by The US Sun. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a prevalent and contagious virus responsible for many childhood respiratory illnesses. Most children experience an RSV infection by the age of two, typically presenting with cold-like symptoms and mild fever.

Various frozen waffle products sold in Canada and the U.S. have been recalled after testing revealed possible listeria bacteria contamination at a manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ont.

The products were sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target.

A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds

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An Ontario child has died of rabies after being exposed to a bat, a health official says.

One of Giovanni Airoli’s sows tested positive for African swine fever in late August

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has tested positive for leptospirosis, a bacterial infection commonly linked to tropical fever. As per ANI, Dr. RK Jaswal, Director and Head of the Department of Cardiology at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, confirmed that Mann had responded well to treatment and was showing significant improvement in his health. His vital signs are stable, and his condition has improved after receiving treatment to address increased pulmonary artery pressure. Mann has been placed on antibiotics to treat the leptospirosis, and his clinical and pathological tests have indicated satisfactory progress, the doctor added.

A 10th person has died in an ongoing outbreak of listeria food poisoning tied to a now-closed Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia

California avocado growers are fuming about a U.S. decision to hand over pest inspections of Mexican orchards to the Mexican government

COVID-19 cases have dropped slightly in the United States following a major summer wave, but experts predict another increase as temperatures fall and people return indoors. A new COVID-19 variety, known as the XEC COVID variant, is now spreading in Europe, with cases also reported in the United States. Eric Topol, M.D., founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, recently wrote about X that the XEC variant appears to be the most likely one to get legs next. The World Health Organization (WHO) has not yet publicly profiled XEC, but the Scripps COVID-19 epidemiology tracker Outbreak.info has sequencing data on the variant, which is already gaining interest due to its apparent contagiousness.

monkeypox case has surfaced in Malappuram district, Kerala. A man who recently returned from abroad showed symptoms of the disease. After feeling unwell, he was first admitted to a private hospital and later transferred to Manjeri Medical College. A district health official stated, «From there he was admitted to the Manjeri Medical College. On suspecting that it might be a case of monkeypox, we sent his samples to the Kozhikode Medical College for testing. The results are awaited.» Recently, a 26-year-old from Hisar, Haryana tested positive for monkeypox in Delhi. The Union Health Ministry identified it as an isolated case, similar to earlier cases since July 2022, and not related to the current WHO-declared public health emergency concerning clade 1 of monkeypox.

Boar’s Head is closing the Virginia plant tied to a deadly listeria outbreak

«The available samples were immediately sent for testing and it turned out to be positive,» the minister said in a video message. The Malappuram native who reached the state from Bengaluru died on September 9, after which his available samples were sent for testing to Kozhikode Medical college hospital laboratory.

tick-borne disease has left halth officials worried in the United States. Called Babesiosis, the new disease has been showing an upward trend in the US.

Authorities in Congo say 50,000 doses of the mpox vaccine from the United States have arrived in the country

Paris Paralympic Games. As the campaign comes close to an end, here are five takeaways from Paris: ADOPT MORE SPORTS: There were 23 sports disciplines at the Paris Paralympics but the majority of India’s success came in just four — athletics, archery, shooting and badminton. In swimming, for example, there were 140 medals on offer, but India had just one participant. Clearly, there is immense room for improvement. India need to adopt other sports to win many more medals in Los Angeles in 2028. THERE IS A STORY: Paralympics are less about the medals and more about participants. Behind every medal or every athlete is a story. Dharambir Nain and Pranay Soorma won gold and silver respectively in the men’s club throw event. However, the disability quotient with them is so high that it is impossible to predict their performance. “They have no control over their bowel movements. They often pass urine while competing,” said Satyanarayana Shimoga, coach of the track and field contingent. “If they aren’t sitting in the perfect position, they can’t perform.” Unless you know their story, it is impossible to appreciate their success. “Prachi (Yadav) made the finals of her event despite a serious eye infection. We had to dress her eye every six hours. For her to play with the infection shows how resilient she is”, said Dr Ameya Kagali, medical head of the contingent.

Monkeypox, sometimes known as mpox, has been in the news lately, but not much information has been released regarding the individual experiences of those who have contracted it. Like with HIV/AIDS in the early stages, the disease first spread among men who have sex with men. The Telegraph spoke with three people who caught the virus during the 2022 outbreak in order to comprehend the effects of mpox.

YouTuber Nikocado Avocado, known for his eccentric mukbang videos, has shocked his audience with a significant weight loss of 114 kgs in just seven months. On September 7, he uploaded a detailed video about his transformation, triggering speculations about whether Ozempic, a controversial weight loss medication, played a role. In a 25-minute video titled '2 Steps Ahead', Nicholas Perry, popularly known as Nikocado Avocado, lashed out at his critics, likening them to «ants» who blindly consume online narratives. He embraced his role as the «villain» in his own story to keep his followers engaged. «You will continue to consume these stories about me,» he warned, “year after year, for as long as I tell the internet that I am the villain.”

The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization have launched a continent-wide response plan to the outbreak of mpox