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A single RSV shot emerges as a promising new shield for infants at risk of severe disease
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Scientists discover hidden gateways that allow the brain to clear waste
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Brain-penetrating nanoparticles, ultrasound and microbubbles show promise in treating glioblastoma
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Young women drive England's rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes, analysis finds
Young women are leading a worrying increase in early-onset type 2 diabetes diagnoses in England, according to a new analysis.…
Same carcinogen, different tumors: Mouse study reveals the role of genetic background
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Breathalyzer can 'sniff out' when your body starts burning fat
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed nearly 1,000 people
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Concordance between target trial emulation and randomised controlled trials: systematic review and meta-analysis
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The lone star tick is bringing another infection concern, the Bourbon virus
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One in ten medicines worldwide could be fake or substandard—here's how to protect yourself
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Newly identified molecule could help regulate sleep
Sleep is known to be essential for survival, as it allows both humans and other animals to rest, while the…
Egg freezing and the privatisation of fertility care
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Advising women about fertility prediction tests and planned oocyte cryopreservation
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Legionnaires’: Four deaths reported in New York
A fourth person has died in the Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City, according to the city’s health department.1Since…
Job dissatisfaction and health care access uncertainty grows in the U.S., new study finds
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RJ Corp Healthcare expands to Chandigarh with new maternal and child care hospital
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Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected
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UNAIDS chief calls for 'radical change' in Africa amid aid cuts
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Morbidity gap widening across most countries since 1990, study finds
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225 dedicated beds for Covid earmarked at govt hospitals in AP
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Healthcare sector delivers robust growth driven by hospital segment in FY26: EY Report
The growth was driven by rising patient volumes, improving realisations, and a gradual shift toward higher-acuity treatments.
Trump’s Personnel Agency Says It Will Remove Some Identifying Info as It Sweeps Up Medical Records
The Office of Personnel Management said it will “pseudonymize” medical records it collects on more than 8 million people —federal…
American Scientists See Prosecutions as Part of Federal Campaign Against Them
Federal officials charged two virologists they stopped en route from an African disease outbreak with violating import rules. But scientists…
As Maui recovers from devastating fires, a study offers vision for new rural health model
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Andhra reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 26
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Even Healthcare in talks to raise $50 million from Khosla Ventures, Alpha Wave
Khosla Ventures first invested in the company in its $5-million seed round in 2021, and has been part of its…
4 out of 10 healthcare workers worldwide face violence: WHO
According to WHO, four in 10 healthcare workers experience physical violence during their careers. When verbal abuse is included, the…
FSSAI cracks down on misleading 'healthy food' claims, tightens noose on brands
Over the past two weeks, FSSAI has issued notices to multiple brands over claims such as 'healthy', 'no added sugar',…
Magic mushrooms may reshape the brain long after the trip ends
A single dose of psilocybin produced measurable changes in brain activity and possible changes in brain structure that lasted for…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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