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The aspirin mistake: 29 million take it daily, not realizing costs outweigh benefits

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

Fortune

Colorectal cancer: Detection of early symptoms and prevention

Colorectal cancer is increasingly becoming a public health concern in India. It has steadily increased over the past two decades. Though the incidence of CRC is still much lower in India compared to the West, urban areas are increasingly seeing an alarming trend, particularly in people under 50 years. According…

The Times of India

Is AI the future of prostate cancer treatment?

Worldwide, prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death in men. In India there are almost 37 thousand new cases and 18 thousand deaths from this disease every year according to Globocan 2022. The mortality rate was found to be increased with an…

The Times of India

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WHO Urges Global Leaders To Reverse US Withdrawal Decision

Learn about the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from WHO on global health cooperation and disease response efforts.

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IIT Madras launches first-of-its-kind cancer genome database

Cancer is one of the most fatal health problems globally. A recent Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) report indicated that the number of people living with this deadly disease continues to rise. The National Cancer Registry Program reported that one in nine people in India are likely to develop…

The Times of India

World Cancer Day 2025: Theme and significance to know

World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 every year. The day serves as a global effort to raise awareness about cancer and promote its prevention, detection, and treatment. Initiated by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in 2000, this day has evolved into a significant event, mobilizing individuals,…

The Times of India

Women with this type of pregnancy are at higher risk of heart disease, claims study

A recent study has found that women who give birth to twins are at a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease later in life compared to those who have single births. The research highlights a concerning link between twin pregnancies and cardiovascular health, shedding light on the long-term health…

The Times of India

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‘I have this shadow over me’: lupus patients share their experiences living with the disease

From debilitating symptoms to ‘medical misogyny’, patients describe an uphill battle, despite improving treatments

The Guardian - UK

Black people in England eight times more likely to be hospitalised with lupus

Exclusive: Experts say ‘stark’ inequality with white people could be a result of delayed diagnoses

The Guardian - UK

Ugandan health authorities are set to begin an Ebola vaccine trial after new outbreak kills a nurse

Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala

The Independent UK

5 plants to prune in February for healthy spring growth

Pruning back old and diseased growth now will help these five different plants thrive later in the year, so you can enjoy a greater flowering season.

Tom’s Guide

It's not just forgetfulness: 8 early warning signs of dementia

Nightmares and changes in vision can both be early warning signs of dementia.

Fortune

CDC Removes Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation and HIV Web Pages Following Trump's DEI Purge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scrubbed references to gender equity, sexual orientation and HIV-related content on its website to comply with President Donald Trump's directives against DEI.

Latin Times

Uganda Ebola outbreak kills 1; top signs and symptoms of the deadly disease

A fresh Ebola outbreak has been reported in Uganda two years after the last one ended in the landlocked country in January 2023, Uganda's ministry of health has confirmed. A 32-year-old male nurse died of the deadly viral hemorrhagic fever in Kampala. The patient exhibited a series of deadly symptoms…

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The Conversation

How satellites have become Earth’s new health and nature watchdogs

Satellite-derived Earth observation (EO) data helps researchers like me unlock new insights into monitoring both environmental and human health.

The Texas Tribune

“How do we protect our poultry flocks?” Texas dairy, poultry producers grapple with bird flu

Across the country, dairy producers have dumped milk and infected chickens have been killed, including millions of egg-laying hens, causing egg prices to skyrocket.

Fortune

How China stacks up against the United States in health

Here's how the two countries go head to head in illness rates and a range of lifestyle categories.

The Times of India

Are we ignoring the heart disease crisis among young adults? Experts discuss at TOI Medithon Part-3

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant global health challenge, constituting the leading cause of death worldwide. According to recent World Health Organization data, CVDs claim approximately 17.9 million lives annually, accounting for 32% of all global deaths. This burden is particularly pronounced in low- and middle-income countries, where nearly 80%…

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The Independent UK

This dental hygiene habit may lower stroke risk, scientists say

Oral diseases such as untreated tooth decay and gum disease affect 3.5 billion people in 2022

The Guardian - UK

‘Groundbreaking’ sickle cell disease treatment approved for NHS use in England

Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients

The Times of India

Are taller people more prone to cancer? Beware of the signs

Height has traditionally been viewed as an indicator of health and achievement, but recent research has indicated that there are latent hazards associated with height. Although taller individuals tend to have a lower incidence of both cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, they also have a higher incidence toward some forms of…

The Independent UK

£1.65m gene-editing therapy offers hope of cure for some blood disorder patients

The treatment uses gene-editing tool Crispr, which earned its inventors the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2020.

Salon

Climate change is impacting mangos

"Rising temperatures, shifting precipitation, and emerging diseases are among the mélange of climate impacts . . ."

Inverse

Ozempic And Other GLP-1s Show Promise With 42 Conditions — But There Are Still Big Risks

Despite their broad therapeutic potential to over 42 conditions, GLP-1 drugs are not without risks.

The Texas Tribune

Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen

Two of the four cases are in Lubbock, which hasn’t seen a case in more than 20 years. Meanwhile, measles vaccination rates in Texas have fallen over the last four years.

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