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Vitamin B12, folate deficiency linked to fatigue and low motivation: Study
The study, published in the journal Nutrients, focused on nutritional status and water-soluble vitamin deficiencies found in unbalanced diets
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Ozempic-style drugs tied to slower cancer spread in major new study
New findings to be presented at ASCO 2026 suggest GLP-1 medicines may help reduce cancer progression, although experts say more trials are still needed
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Congo seeks experimental Ebola antibody as outbreak crosses 1,000 cases
Eastern Congo faces a "catastrophic collision" of war and disease as fighting and displacement accelerate the spread of Ebola and undermine efforts to isolate patients and trace contacts
 "Congo seeks experimental Ebola antibody as outbreak crosses 1,000 cases")
Wet-bulb heat explained: Why humidity makes extreme summer heat deadlier
Wet-bulb heat reflects how difficult it becomes for the body to cool itself during humid weather, making prolonged summer exposure increasingly risky
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Gen Z drives workplace therapy surge as mental health takes centre stage
Therapy is no longer a fringe workplace benefit in India, although one in four employees still hesitate to follow through after seeking help
 "Gen Z drives workplace therapy surge as mental health takes centre stage")
Sun Pharma's Unloxcyt posts 50% response rate in skin cancer study
Updated data from the CK-301-101 trial showed durable responses and manageable safety profile in patients with locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
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NIT Rourkela develops AI-powered microscopy for disease detection
The AI-enabled microscopy platform can rapidly detect blood cancer and malaria while improving imaging precision and reducing human intervention in diagnostics
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Heat and mental health: Can rising temperatures trigger stress, aggression?
From sleep disruption to rising irritability, doctors say heat stress may quietly affect emotional health and worsen existing mental health conditions
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Can one treatment lower cholesterol and reduce heart attack risk for years?
An experimental one-time gene editing therapy significantly lowered LDL cholesterol in an early-stage trial, raising hopes for long-term heart disease prevention after a single infusion
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How rising night-time heat is putting the body under constant stress
Even after sunset, the body may remain under heat stress as rising night-time temperatures disrupt sleep, recovery and the body's natural cooling process
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How Congo is battling Ebola amid aid cuts, armed rebels, and anger
On Sunday, Congolese authorities said suspected cases have now passed 900 in the east of the country, mainly in Ituri Province, where the ongoing outbreak is centered
 "How Congo is battling Ebola amid aid cuts, armed rebels, and anger")
WHO declares Ebola outbreak 'health emergency' of international concern
India advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid evolving Ebola situation, following WHO recommendations
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CDSCO flags spurious liver drug, 169 others fail quality tests in April
CDSCO flags one batch of a liver drug as spurious and identifies 169 drugs and formulations as not of standard quality during April surveillance
 "CDSCO flags spurious liver drug, 169 others fail quality tests in April")
WHO chief Adhanom says Ebola outbreak in Congo is 'spreading rapidly'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom said Friday the UN health agency was revising upward to "very high" its assessment of the risk within Congo, which had previously been deemed as high
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Union Health ministry brings pregabalin under Schedule H1 to prevent misuse
The ministry notified the inclusion of pregabalin under Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules, 1945, through a gazette notification on May 20
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Fact-check Friday: Can eye exercises really improve vision or is it a myth?
Eye exercises may ease strain and fatigue, but can they really improve eyesight? Eye doctors explain what actually works
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Ebola spreads silently through Congo's mines and conflict-hit regions
Population growth, climate change and rising human contact with wildlife are fuelling spread of animal-borne diseases like Ebola, though improved detection methods may explain some increase in cases
 "Ebola spreads silently through Congo's mines and conflict-hit regions")
Injectable cosmetics not allowed under law, says drug regulator CDSCO
The clarification is aimed at preventing misuse of cosmetic products for treatment purposes and ensuring consumer safety, particularly as non-surgical aesthetic procedures gain popularity
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Ebola outbreak likely started months ago, spread undetected in Africa: WHO
First confirmed death took place April 20, and experts used social media posts to reconstruct the recent progress of the virus after the super-spreader event on May 5
World is more vulnerable to pandemics despite Covid-19 lessons, warns WHO
A new global preparedness report warns that future outbreaks could become more disruptive as trust declines and pandemic funding slips worldwide
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