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In a remarkably rare case, doctors in Gurugram recently removed two ‘parasitic’ foetuses growing inside the abdomen...
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The United Kingdom plans to ban sales of energy drinks to under-16s, citing their health risks among...
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has warned against using aluminium cookware under the brand...
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Chinese scientists are reportedly developing the world’s first ‘pregnancy robot’, a humanoid that will carry a baby...
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Gail Lane, a 75-year-old Canadian woman, regained vision after a decade of suffering from visual impairment; she...
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have changed the game for people trying to manage their weight...
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The man who shot dead four people at a Manhattan office tower left behind a ‘suicide note’...
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Erica Lust, the founder of a Swedish adult entertainment company, said she started offering 30-minute masturbation breaks...
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Doctors in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, were left stunned after an MRI scan of a 30-year-old woman revealed...
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New studies show dogs are playing a greater role than ever in helping humans de-stress. Data shows...
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Sunbathing for long proved costly for an elderly woman in China. The 67-year-old reportedly suffered a brain...
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India’s ‘first’ AI-powered MRI scanner launched in Delhi to enhance diagnostic precision – Firstpost
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India’s ‘first’ AI-powered MRI scanner launched in Delhi to enhance diagnostic precision – Firstpost
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At least 13 samples collected between May 8 and June 17, tested positive for Wild Poliovirus Type...
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The man had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in this northern district. read more A...
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Top health institutions like AIIMS Nagpur have been directed to display eye-catching “oil and sugar boards” in...
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The documents show that blockbuster cancer drugs like pembrolizumab (brand Keytruda), osimertinib (brand Tagrisso), and trastuzumab deruxtecan...
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For many cancer patients, hair loss during chemotherapy is one of the most emotionally difficult parts of...
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India’s drug regulator wants you to flush these 17 expired drugs immediately. Here’s why – Firstpost
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India’s drug regulator wants you to flush these 17 expired drugs immediately. Here’s why – Firstpost
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has released a list of 17 drugs, if expired, to...
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The death of actor-model Shefali Jariwala has sparked a national debate on the safety of anti-ageing and...
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In recent years, science has made one thing clear: exercise isn’t just about fitness, it’s a vital...
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As AI, telemedicine and digital tools transform healthcare, doctors are adapting to a tech-driven future while preserving...
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Doctors across specialties are calling for digital detox as screen-related stress, sleep issues and anxiety surge in...
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Heart attack-related deaths have gone up alarmingly in Karnataka’s Hassan district. In the past 40 days, 23...
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Shefali Jariwala’s unexpected passing due to cardiac arrest at the age of 42 came as a shock....
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The recent death of actor and model Shefali Jariwala has fuelled questions about the health risks linked...
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As summer sets in, doctors warn that heat, stagnant water and increased outdoor exposure are driving malaria...
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Trying to be beautiful can be deadly. The sudden death of actor-model Shefali Jariwala is another cautionary...
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As the world embraces healthier living in 2025, the advice doctors offer their patients takes on deeper...
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New research has shown that people who experience nightmares on a weekly basis are three times more...
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After more than three years of work, WHO’s expert group was unable to get the necessary data...
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Once considered extremely rare, appendix cancer is now showing a worrying rise particularly among younger adults. New...
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Maharashtra on Friday recorded 13 new cases of Covid-19, which took the tally of infections to 2,462,...
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At least 29% of young adults in Delhi show signs of lung damage in routine CT scans,...
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A woman from the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe has been confirmed as the only known person...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is rising among Indian women, especially in urban areas. This article explores its symptoms,...
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After Mounjaro, another weight loss jab has made its entry into Indian markets. Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk...
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In a shocking revelation, Bollywood’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ Salman Khan said that he is battling three serious medical...
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A team of scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have figured out a way to turn...
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Fitness enthusiasts have debated the question for decades: is it better to do cardio before or after...
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Sickle cell disease (SCD) remains one of the most under-recognised genetic conditions affecting children in India with...
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Alzheimer’s disease isn’t just a condition of old age. Subtle symptoms can appear earlier than expected and...
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An inquest in Australia has heard that Christina Lackmann, a 32-year-old from Melbourne, died of a caffeine...
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Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in the US have developed a new blood test that can detect...
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What began as a relaxing holiday to Morocco turned into a heartbreaking tragedy for 59-year-old Yvonne Ford...
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More than 41,000 retirement-age Americans died of falls in 2023, the most recent year for which final...
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On Monday, 11 deaths were recorded, taking the total number of deaths to 108. While seven of...
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Is Covid making a comeback in Asia? Covid cases are rising again in parts of Southeast Asia,...
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The baby, KJ, was born with severe CPS1 deficiency, a rare genetic condition that affects only one...
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Oral cancer is a rising but largely preventable threat in India, driven by tobacco use, alcohol consumption,...
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Sickle Cell disease disproportionately affects India’s tribal populations, with complications impacting both children and adults. Firstpost brings...
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As hypertension emerges as one of India’s most pressing non-communicable diseases, lifestyle choices, early intervention, and public...
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A study by the University of Edinburgh suggests Covid-19 did not originate in China’s Wuhan but evolved...
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The patient was admitted on Thursday for diabetes issues and later tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday...
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On average, men usually have five inches more in height than women. But why? Scientists have now...
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Experts have recommended maintaining Covid-appropriate behaviour, such as wearing masks, practising hand hygiene, and avoiding crowded areas....
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India’s total fertility rate (TFR) has dipped below the replacement rate, according to a new United Nations...
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A paper published in Nature Communications says that scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity...
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India is once again seeing a rise in Covid-19 cases, and this time, a new sub-variant is...
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India is experiencing a mild surge in Covid-19 cases driven by new Omicron subvariants, with mostly mild...
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Anyone who’s ever tried to swap a packet of chips for a bowl of salad knows the...
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The weight loss drugs, by mimicking gut hormones, effectively reduce appetite and promote weight loss, which can...
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From uncomfortable family portraits to forced workplace smiles, our brains often sense something’s off before we can...
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Salmonella is a leading global cause of diarrhoeal diseases, often spread through contaminated food and water, including...
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Scientific evidence indicates that long-term exposure to pesticide residues in food can increase the risk of certain...
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The thyroid, a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of the neck, is a powerhouse organ responsible...
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As many as 84 new Covid 19 cases were reported in Maharashtra on Friday, taking the tally...
On Wednesday, India recorded 276 new Covid cases, with seven deaths in the past 24 hours. The...
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In an alarming development, seven deaths have been reported over the past 24 hours across India, taking...
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Every year, 75,000 women die in Nigeria in labour, which translates to one death every seven minutes....
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We’ve all been there. Monday morning, alarm blasting, and without even thinking, your hand shoots out to...
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The new vaccine, mNexspike (mRNA-1283), is a step toward next-generation coronavirus vaccines. It’s made in a way...
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It’s never a dull moment in hospitals across India and with Covid-19 infections rising across the country,...
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A new study from Uppsala University in Sweden has found that just three nights of restricted sleep,...
Four more people were diagnosed with coronavirus infection in Gurugram on Sunday, a health department official said....
Kerala remains the most affected, reporting 1,336 active cases, followed by Maharashtra with 467 and Delhi with...
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A 63 year old man with comorbidities and who tested positive for Covid19 died at a private...
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Hundreds of thousands of patients with advanced head and neck cancer could live years longer without the...
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With over 100,000 cancer cases reported annually, India faces a growing health crisis worsened by myths, stigma...
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Is eating with your hands “unhealthy”? A debate was sparked online after a video of an Indian-origin...
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The research, published in Exploratory Research and Hypothesis in Medicine, examined the oral microbiome of 268 newly-married...
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Covid-19 cases are once again rising across Southeast Asia. India, too, is seeing a slow rise in...
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Scientists from Manchester University have projected that Aspergillus, a common group of fungi present globally, could spread...
As of yesterday (May 27), India reported a total of 1,010 active cases of Covid-19, according to...
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Kerala has reported the highest number of active Covid-19 cases in India, with 430 people currently infected....
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Covid-19 cases have increased across the country, and so have people’s concerns. Do we need booster shots?...
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Two new coronavirus cases were reported in Gurugram city on Monday. read more Two new coronavirus cases...
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You might’ve noticed some physiotherapists advertise they offer treatments for headaches and wondered: would that work? In...
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Prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer among men in India. Often symptomless in its early...
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Alongside actively looking up health information online, people frequently encounter it on social media or receive it...
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The recent revelation of former US President Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis has once again brought...
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Experts believe the rise in the COVID-19 cases in South Asia is due to the JN.1 variant,...
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Now, you can see in the dark with the help of special infrared contact lenses. These new...
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Fujirebio Diagnostics created the test to assess the ratio of two proteins in the blood. The rato...
Covid-19 has reared its ugly head again. Many regions in Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong, are...
The new wave of COVID-19 infections is affecting people aged between 30 to 39 in Thailand, as...
A quiet uptick in Covid-19 cases is starting to grab the attention of health officials across India....
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A full head of thick, beautiful hair – who doesn’t want that? But for many, it is...
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Doctors in California earlier this month conducted the world’s first successful bladder transplant. The eight hour procedure...
A surge in Covid-19 cases in some regions of Asia has sparked fears in India. Singapore, Hong...
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What does Gen Z enjoy doing? What is their go-to source of entertainment? Most people would probably...
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He lost his son, Beau, to cancer in 2015 — a loss so great that he has...
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Preeclampsia, a serious hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, affects 2–8% of pregnancies globally and remains a leading cause...
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Hypertension is a silent killer—learn the 4 warning signs you must never ignore. Discover diet tips, exercise...
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Dengue fever is rapidly emerging as a major health concern across India, particularly during the monsoon and...
New research shows that dengue and chikungunya could soon become endemic in Europe. The study, published in...
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Working long hours is often linked to stress and exhaustion, but that might not be the whole...
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For years, families in a small Brazilian town watched their children slowly lose the ability to walk—and...
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The United Kingdom (UK) has an obesity crisis, with one in seven children between the ages of...
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Sleeping is a necessity, which, if we do inadequately, could lead to several health risks. However, not...
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Pregnancy is a transformative journey, but it can also bring certain health challenges that require close monitoring....
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With sleep deprivation emerging as a silent health crisis in high-pressure work environments, Firstpost brings expert insights...
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India reportedly has the highest asthma-related deaths in the world, accounting for nearly 46% of them. With...
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From ancient Babylon to modern bathrooms, soap has shaped human hygiene for over 5,000 years. But how...
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South Korea was certified measles-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2014, and maintains high childhood...
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Asthma affects over 260 million people worldwide, causing significant health and economic challenges particularly in low- and...
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India may have a dengue vaccine as early as next year. Developed by Japanese major Takeda, the...
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Scientists note that the answer to this hairy question lies in evolution. Over hundreds of millions of...
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Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution or sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs for...
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Cerebral malaria, a severe complication caused by Plasmodium falciparum, can quickly escalate from a mosquito bite to...
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India has made remarkable progress in reducing its malaria burden, with official data showing an almost 80%...
Malaria, an ancient disease traced back to Egyptian mummies, remains a deadly global threat despite medical advancements....
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Like Victoria Ratliff of The White Lotus could not stop popping her Lorazepams, Indians have developed an...
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Will Indians get blockbuster weight-loss drugs at cost of cheaper insulin? That’s what some are wondering after...
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As the US edges closer to eliminating petroleum-based synthetic dyes from its food supply, the federal government...
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As India observes World Hemophilia Day 2025 under the theme “Access for All: Women and Girls Bleed...
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Climate change means humans are going to have to contend with increasingly hotter temperatures. While this will...
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A baby girl named Amy Isabel has become the first child in the UK to be born...
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A cruel consequence of advanced cancer is the profound apathy many patients experience as they lose interest...
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High blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes have all seen a sharp rise since the mid-1900s....
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As India marks World Liver Day, health experts are raising concerns over the rising burden of liver...
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World Liver Day: As modern lifestyles evolve, fatty liver disease is emerging as a quiet but growing...
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), now reclassified as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is emerging as...
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Indians and their love for paneer is legendary. Whether it’s a wedding reception, a Sunday dinner, or...
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Despite Spain’s reputation for its healthy Mediterranean diet, a 2019 study revealed that over 40 per cent...
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Hemophilia, a rare inherited bleeding disorder, is primarily caused by mutations in specific genes that impair the...
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Los Angeles is set to host the world’s first ‘live’ sperm race on April 25. The one-of-a-kind...
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Diabetes is one of the world’s leading diseases: in 2024, the number of people suffering from this...
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A total of three cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and incurable brain condition, have been detected...
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Pfizer Inc. has said it will discontinue development of its closely watched obesity pill, danuglipron, dealing a...
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Scientists at King’s College London have successfully developed a human tooth in a lab for the first...
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Former Indian prime minister Morarji Desai claimed he drank a daily glass of urine, which contributed to...
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According to US dietary guidelines, having even low amounts of alcohol, less than a single drink a...
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According to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in The...
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A measles outbreak in Knox County, Ohio, grew to 14 cases this week, with the state’s overall...
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Parkinson’s disease is often mistaken for routine aging—but ignoring early warning signs can delay crucial treatment. For...
