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First blood test to detect Alzheimer’s approved
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WHO flags hypertension as major health threat in South-East Asia; urges stronger action
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Indian and US researchers uncover novel subtype of Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)
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Fitterfly introduces ‘India’s most advanced’ nutrition tracking solution
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Novelist Percival Everett and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins among Pulitzer winners in the arts
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A civil war in Chile and a president’s death by suicide inspired Isabel Allende’s new novel
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India develops world’s first genome edited rice varieties to boost productivity
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Zydus Lifesciences gets USFDA nod for generic cholesterol lowering drug
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73% believe AI will significantly transform life sciences industry
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Amazon launches its internet satellite to compete against SpaceX’s Starlink
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Tamil Nadu bans raw egg mayonnaise for a year
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IIT research recommends use of desulphurisation technology at thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR
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Can India achieve its ambitious tuberculosis elimination goal?
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Could CT scans be fueling future rise in cancer cases, as a new study suggests?
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WHO countries strike landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics
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Glenmark, Sun Pharma, Zydus recall products in US
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PCI seeks Health Ministry’s comments on curbing HFSS food ads in newspapers
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WHO launches first-ever guidelines on meningitis diagnosis to ensure early treatment, long-term care
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Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ becomes first Kannada work on shortlist
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IEA says AI surge to double data centre energy use by 2030, sparking climate concerns
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Kerala doctors demand strict law against ‘unscientific’ home births
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Diabetes during pregnancy can cause autism in child
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India’s roadmap to inclusive healthcare
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Footsteps in a tale of two Cities
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Four men loom large in Microsoft history
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Can natural GLP1 help treat it without side effects
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Processed foods, reduced physical activity have intensified obesity crisis in India: Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav
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Madurai's Sungudi saris: A constellation on six yards
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‘There are now more silk saris than at any time in history’
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Bayer expects its latest menopause relief drug to be out soon
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Can this investigational drug treat the incurable?
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Why Miyazaki should thank the AI he despises
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Spare writing style propels tragic story in ‘Flesh’
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Heavy exercise in summer? The health risks explained
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Tech titan turns 50: Microsoft in numbers
Created in 1975 by childhood friends Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft today is one of the five Big Tech...
Tuberculosis and the role of Ayurveda
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NIT Rourkela researchers develop bioink for bone regeneration; secure patent
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Bridging borders to eradicate classroom hunger
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Can GSK’s Blujepa provide relief from UTIs amid rising bacterial resistance and declining treatment efficacy?
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Australian Author charged over controversial novel ‘Daddy’s Little Toy’
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What does “healthy” mean on a food package? US FDA rolls out new changes on food labelling
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Families that work out together shed pounds together: Weight loss study
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Experts warn 50% of global population may develop near-sightedness due to digital eye strain
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Thus, the book covers not only the historical aspects of each object but also throws light on the present-day relevance...
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The Sounds and Scents of Salalah
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True power lies in detachment
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Youngsters now confide in AI for therapy
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More than half of Chennai wakes up feeling unrefreshed: Report
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How to tackle Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Meet three more women who know no limits
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55% of startup founders and business leaders struggle with sleep due to demanding work hours: Survey
Rev. Daaji, the spiritual guide of Heartfulness, captures the essence of sleep, noting that; “Sleep is not merely rest but...
Parliamentary committee bats for single-dose HPV vaccine to fight off cancer of cervix
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Forget to take your pills often? This technology can help you stay on track
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AI has human emotions? Study reveals insights into AI’s emotional responses in mental health care
In the Anxiety-Induction & Relaxation condition, the model was guided through mindfulness-based relaxation exercises, which reduced anxiety by about 33%....
TikTok says to add screen time limits for teens
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The Phase-3 study, which represents the final trial phase for human drugs, demonstrated that bUstekinumab is equivalent in efficacy, safety,...
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The author mentions there were three major versions of the Valmiki Ramayana. There is one that is popular in South...
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While women often prioritise fitness, skincare, and hormonal balance, one crucial aspect tends to be overlooked — gut health. The...
Smelling like a Million Bucks
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India may have over 440 million overweight people by 2050: Lancet study
NEW DELHI: By 2050, India could have over 440 million obese and overweight people, a global analysis published in The...
Sense and Sophistication
Fourteen years after Sussanne Khan launched The Charcoal Project (TCP) in Mumbai, the founder, and interior designer has opened her...
Model behaviour: India’s anti-cruelty robot elephants
THRISSUR: It flaps its ears and squirts water from a waving trunk, but this elephant is a life-size mechanical replica...
French label Jacadi Paris makes its debut in India with a store in Mumbai
French brand Jacadi Paris has tiptoed into India from the City of Love, with petite ease courtesy Samir Gadhok and...
Getting under your skin
Zoya, a Kolkata-based banker, was troubled with fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. Looking good in the corporate world...
Through a Prism of Prejudice
Interestingly enough, despite stressing that ‘…while Puranic culture grew into a vast ocean, it is important to remember that the...
The Dangers of Procrastination
From the Panchatantra comes a story about procrastination in deciding what should be done and what should not be done....
The Meaning of Rising in Love
Learn not to fall in love, but learn to rise in love. Love happens when one is sensitive, not sentimental....
WHO decides mpox epidemic still global health emergency
15 countries so farMpox is caused by a virus from the same family as smallpox. It can be transmitted to...
New hormones to treat and prevent wrinkles and hair graying
Lead researcher Dr. Markus Böhm from the University of Münster explains, "The skin, being the largest organ, undergoes both intrinsic...
Are ‘quick-fix’ painkillers raising your cancer risk? A doctor’s take
Headache? Take a painkiller! Joint pain? Take a painkiller! In our day-to-day lives, we reach for a painkiller for immediate...
Savouring the Spanish Delight
Goa is vibrant all year round and so is the culinary scene there. The ever-happening city welcomes a new gem...
Patients requiring repeated kidney transplants may be classic cases of Cystinosis, say medical experts
CHENNAI: A rare genetic disorder, cystinosis, where cystine (an amino acid) accumulates in the body's cells, can lead to serious...
Fatty liver cases higher in urban regions
The liver, essential for detoxifying the body and aiding digestion, can be damaged by excess fat accumulation, leading to inflammation,...
Europe ‘backsliding’ on child health: WHO
'Evolving threats' The UN health agency noted other worrying issues for the health of children and adolescents in the region.It...
Olive It or Not
Making olive oil is difficult, one has to put their nose to the grindstone. Traditional farmers take a long pole...
Skincare is Self-care
Hydrating your skin goes beyond just slapping on some moisturiser; it’s a comprehensive approach that combines external skincare with internal...
Product Review – Hair, now
Everyone deserves a good hair day, every day. I recently tried the Scalp+Hair Therapy Density Boost range from Dove, and...
Secret ingredient to happiness
Magnesium is magic. If you don’t take it seriously, your Friday night plans gradually are bound to go for a...
