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May 14, 2026
Do not fall, and if you fall, do not fracture
Almost one-thirds of people above 60 fall at least once in their lifetime
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June 30, 2025
Could erectile dysfunction be the body's way of hinting at cardiovascular ailments?
Studies reveal that men with erectile dysfunction are significantly more likely to develop cardiovascular disease within five years
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June 29, 2025
“It’s just your period”: How healthcare systems invalidate menstrual pain
Healthcare systems continue to fall short of addressing menstrual pain with the urgency it deserves
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June 27, 2025
India among the eight countries with half of the world's unvaccinated children as of 2023: Lancet study
Global inequalities, COVID-19 pandemic challenges, and the growth of vaccine misinformation and hesitancy have all contributed to faltering immunisation progress
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June 27, 2025
How AI is emerging as a valuable tool in predicting embryo viability
In a country like India, where we are facing a far heavier burden of genetic disorders, the transformation to data-driven approaches holds immense promise
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June 25, 2025
Study finds 'Pharaoh's Curse' fungus can be a lifesaver in finding a cure for cancer
In a remarkable scientific feat, scientists have identified that the deadly fungus contains a cancer-killing compound
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June 25, 2025
World Vitiligo Day: Breaking barriers of myth to open doors to treatment and social inclusion
Experts stress that addressing vitiligo requires treating not just the skin condition but also the social stigma
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June 25, 2025
Bharat Biotech and GSK slash price of world’s first malaria vaccine for children in endemic nations
When combined with seasonal malaria chemoprevention, the vaccine RTS,S has shown up to 75 per cent efficacy in preventing malaria episodes
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June 24, 2025
Royal Society of London releases global report on disability technology, asserts the need for accurate data collection
The report urges governments to recognise smartphones as legitimate and powerful forms of Digital Assistive Technology (DigAT)
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June 24, 2025
India bags Bloomberg Philanthropies award for global tobacco control
The National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) established more than 675 tobacco cessation centres across district hospitals, delivering 1.35 million counselling sessions in the financial year 2023-24
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June 24, 2025
How adolescent obesity is rewiring young brains and shaping mental health
The brain becomes hijacked by its inflammation, making the very behaviours that could help- like impulse control and long-term planning, increasingly difficult to access
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June 22, 2025
Harvard study explores new ways to treat aortic aneurysms and hypertension
As per Harvard researchers, oxidative stress plays a role in both aortic aneurysms and hypertension
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June 22, 2025
HIV prevention drug lenacapavir gets FDA nod, nearly 100 per cent effective says experts
HIV targets the white blood cells and weakens the immune system. This would make the person prone to diseases like tuberculosis, infections and some cancers
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June 20, 2025
Is it possible to increase your height like Harry in 'Materialists'?
As per the International Centre for Limb Lengthening, the total recommended lengthening is 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) in the thigh bone (femur)
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June 19, 2025
ChatGPT might not be good for your brain, new MIT study finds
An earlier study also found that the more a person engages with ChatGPT, the lonelier the person becomes
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June 19, 2025
World Sickle Cell Day | What India needs to do to eliminate this genetic blood disorder by 2047
The National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission has made a promising start, but the road to 2047 will require public-private collaboration and consistent efforts to achieve its grand vision
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June 19, 2025
Researchers find gender differences in antibiotic resistance through gut genome study
Researchers analysed 14,641 publicly available human gut metagenomes to understand more about antibiotic resistance in genders
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June 19, 2025
Neglect of rural healthcare in India
WHO is supporting tuberculosis eradication in India. However, the other ailments of human life, many of which are dangerous, do not receive the attention required
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June 18, 2025
What is Aspergillus Fumigatus, the deadly fungus that 'eats you from the inside out'?
WHO designated Aspergillus fumigatus as a 'critical priority' fungal pathogen due to its increasing drug resistance and high associated mortality rates
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June 18, 2025
Study suggests ultrasound scanning of thigh and shoulder muscles to detect insulin resistance
In the scans of the individuals with type 2 diabetes, it was observed that their muscles appeared 'unusually bright'
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June 17, 2025
Can a warmer climate worsen sleep apnoea condition?
Sleep apnoea has been associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease and mental conditions such as anxiety
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June 16, 2025
Rheumatoid arthritis affected more than 18 million, young people more susceptible finds study
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means the immune system attacks its own body's tissues by mistake
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June 15, 2025
WHO warns of cholera spread, what you need to do to stay safe
The risk of a cholera outbreak is highest when poverty, war or natural disasters affect people
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June 15, 2025
What is diverticulosis, the gut condition that President Donald Trump was treated for?
Researchers suspect that the leading cause of diverticulosis is diets that are low in plant fiber and high in processed starches.
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June 13, 2025
14-year-old survives acute liver failure, thanks to her mother's grit and timely intervention of doctors
The only option left for the doctors was liver transplantation and Anakendu's mother came to her rescue by volunteering to donate a portion of her liver
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