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Why you get sick as soon as you take time off work

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[ It’s as familiar as it is frustrating – after the frantic scramble before the holiday break, you wake up after your first lie-in with a thumping cough and sore throat. It’s as though the moment you reach the end of a stressful period and can actually relax is the moment that your body decides … Read more

Not every illness requires antibiotics: 5 things to know about antibiotics that you take

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[ Dr. Neha Gupta, Sr. Infectious Diseases Physician, Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram says, “Consuming antibiotics when they are not needed can cause side-effects, hence it is important to consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics. Antibiotics can cause some side-effects which include diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, rashes on skin and even drug-fever. Over-consumption of … Read more