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Eliminating undernutrition could prevent 2.3 mn TB cases globally: Lancet

Addressing undernutrition could prevent up to 2.3 million tuberculosis cases worldwide, representing 23.7 per cent of infections among adults in 2023, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. India could have seen the highest reduction in tuberculosis (TB) cases if undernutrition was addressed, followed by Indonesia, the Philippines and Pakistan, researchers, including those from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, estimated. "We estimated that eliminating moderate-to-severe undernutrition could avert 14 million tuberculosis episodes globally, representing 14.6 per cent of global adult incidence in 2023, while eliminating all undernutrition could avert 2.3 million episodes, representing a reduction in global tuberculosis incidence of 23.7 per cent," the authors wrote. The findings highlight the urgent need to scale up population-level nutritional interventions, social and health benefits from which could extend beyond tuberculosis, ..

What is norovirus? The highly contagious virus behind cruise ship outbreak

Over 100 passengers and crew members aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship have fallen ill, according to the CDC

Hantavirus outbreak explained: What happened and how concerning is it?

WHO has confirmed five Hantavirus cases and three suspected infections linked to a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic, while stressing that the situation is not comparable to Covid-19

Fact-check Friday: Do short naps enhance performance or disrupt sleep?

A short nap can boost focus and alertness, but only if done right; experts explain ideal duration, timing, and when naps may disrupt sleep habits

Hantavirus on cruise ship: Experts probe rare human-to-human transmission

Health agencies across multiple countries are tracing passengers and probing the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship

What to know about hantavirus, illness suspected in cruise ship outbreak

A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others. Studies indicate hantaviruses have been around for centuries, with outbreaks documented in Asia and Europe. In the Eastern Hemisphere, it has been linked with hemorrhagic fever and kidney failure. It wasn't until the early 1990s that a previously unknown group of hantaviruses emerged in the southwestern United States as the cause of an acute respiratory disease now known as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. The disease gained attention last year after the late actor Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from a hantavirus infection in New Mexico. The World Health Organisation said in a statement Sunday that detailed investigations of the cruise ship outbreak are ongoing, including further laboratory testing and epidemiological investigations. Sequencing of the virus is also ongoing. The virus is spread by rodents and, more rarely, ...

Aiims surgical innovation offers hope for patients with spinal deformities

A surgical technique pioneered at AIIMS, Delhi has emerged as a major breakthrough in the treatment of patients suffering from severe and complex spinal deformities, significantly improving outcomes in cases once considered extremely high-risk. Developed by Dr Bhavuk Garg and his team from the orthopaedic department at AIIMS over the past seven years, the modified surgical approach has brought new hope to patients with spinal deformities, who earlier had limited treatment options and faced a high probability of complications during corrective surgery, the hospital said in a statement. The technique is a refined version of posterior vertebral column resection (PVCR), regarded globally as one of the most complex spinal deformity correction procedures. The AIIMS, Delhi modification was detailed in an international scientific publication in 2020. According to doctors, the modified method preserves certain posterior spinal elements until later stages of surgery, improving spinal stabili

Scientists raise concern over spread of dangerous amoebas globally

Their ability to survive heat and disinfectants makes them especially hard to control. Scientists say improved surveillance and water treatment are urgently needed

Can hot weather trigger migraines? Experts explain the hidden link

High temperatures can disrupt your body in ways that trigger migraines. Here's what doctors say about the link and how to manage symptoms effectively

Clear skin starts with digestion: Why your gut health matters for your face

Your digestive health could be shaping your skin more than you think. Here is what experts say about the link between gut balance, inflammation, and skin issues

Can dogs help detect cancer? Study explores breath-based detection

Combining dogs' powerful sense of smell with advanced analytics, researchers are testing a non-invasive method to detect cancers early from breath samples

Is hair loss reversible? New study shifts focus to the scalp ecosystem

The study highlights how fixing the scalp's structure, not just treating hair, can restart growth by activating key biological pathways

Myth vs Fact: Can microwave use lead to cancer? Here's what doctors say

Fact-check Friday: From radiation myths to plastic risks, we ask an oncologist what happens when you microwave food and whether there is any proven link to cancer

Walking 10,000 steps daily: When it helps and when it harms your joints

Walking is great for health, but more isn't always better. Experts explain how to balance step counts, avoid joint strain, and walk smarter

Emotional eating in women: Experts explain the hormone-mood connection

Experts unpack how hormonal changes, stress, and mood disorders interact to influence appetite, cravings, and emotional eating behaviours in women

Why you still tan despite sunscreen: Experts explain common mistakes

Is sunscreen enough to prevent tanning? Dermatologists explain why incorrect use, poor product choice and environmental factors can still cause tanning and skin damage

India's workforce faces surge in metabolic risks, chronic illness: Report

A new report analysing over 400,000 employees reveals rising risks of diabetes, obesity and heart disease, often without symptoms, pointing to a growing preventive healthcare gap in India

Toronto HIV patients in rare remission list after bone marrow transplant

A Toronto man living with HIV for 27 years is in sustained remission after a bone marrow transplant using HIV-resistant donor cells, according to University Health Network clinicians

Proton therapy expansion to put India high on global cancer care map

Rising capacity, cost advantage, and new centres position India as a key destination for advanced cancer care, though access gaps and affordability remain challenges

Is your gymwear harming your health? Here's what experts want you to know

As activewear becomes everyday wear, experts flag concerns over chemicals in fabrics and what repeated skin contact could mean for your health