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Spain confirms first human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside Africa
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Spain confirms first human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside Africa

New Delhi, Dec 13: Health officials in Spain have documented the first-ever case of human-to-human transmission of mpox clade 1b outside endemic regions in Africa.Mpox is a viral infectious disease that spreads through close contact, causing fever, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rash. It...
Study shows reversing prediabetes lowers heart attack risk by almost 60%
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Study shows reversing prediabetes lowers heart attack risk by almost 60%

New Delhi, Dec 13: Prediabetic patients, who lower their blood sugar levels and can achieve remission, can effectively reduce the likelihood of serious heart problems by nearly 60 per cent, according to a study.The research, published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology,...
Slow tapering plus therapy can help patients safely stop antidepressants: Study
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Slow tapering plus therapy can help patients safely stop antidepressants: Study

New Delhi, Dec 12: Gradual reduction of antidepressants together with psychological support can be an effective strategy to stop medication among adults who have recovered from depression, according to a study on Friday.Antidepressants are typically recommended to be taken for six to nine...
Study finds Indians get low-quality protein, almost half sourced from cereals
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Study finds Indians get low-quality protein, almost half sourced from cereals

New Delhi, Dec 10: Nearly half of India’s at-home protein intake now comes from cereals such as rice, wheat, suji, and maida, according to a study on Wednesday.Protein supports the body’s growth, repair, and immune function, and Indians consume an adequate average of 55.6 g of protein per day...
₹4,322 cr disbursed to 1.35 cr TB patients for nutrition aid since 2018: Govt
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₹4,322 cr disbursed to 1.35 cr TB patients for nutrition aid since 2018: Govt

New Delhi, Dec 9: A total of Rs 4,322 crores has been disbursed to 1.35 crore patients with tuberculosis (TB) since 2018, under the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana to strengthen nutritional support, the government informed the Parliament on Tuesday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, the Union...
WHO reports 2,501 new mpox cases, 12 fatalities in 44 countries in October
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WHO reports 2,501 new mpox cases, 12 fatalities in 44 countries in October

New Delhi, Dec 9: A total of 2,501 new confirmed cases, including 12 deaths due to mpox, were reported from 44 countries in October, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday.The latest situation report for the multi-country outbreak of mpox showed that all clades of the monkeypox...
Antimicrobial resistance: A present-day challenge the world can’t ignore
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Antimicrobial resistance: A present-day challenge the world can’t ignore

New Delhi, Dec 8: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is not just a threat for the future, but a present reality affecting millions of people across the globe, particularly India, said Florian von Groote, Head of Clinical Research, at Wellcome Trust Infectious Disease Clinical Research Team, UK, on...
New antibody therapy shows promise against deadly blood cancer
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New antibody therapy shows promise against deadly blood cancer

New Delhi, Dec 8: An immune and cancer cell-targeting antibody therapy has shown potential to eradicate residual traces of deadly blood cell cancer, multiple myeloma, according to interim results from a clinical trial.The trial included 18 patients who underwent up to six cycles of treatment...
Social media use beyond 30 minutes may affect children’s focus, says study
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Social media use beyond 30 minutes may affect children’s focus, says study

New Delhi, Dec 8: Children who spend more than 30 minutes on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat are likely to experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate, according to a study of more than 8,000 children from around age 10 through age 14.Researchers...
Mental disorders affect 7.3% of teens aged 13–17 in 12 states: Centre
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Mental disorders affect 7.3% of teens aged 13–17 in 12 states: Centre

New Delhi, Dec 6: The prevalence of mental health disorders in the age group 13-17 years is about 7.3 per cent in 12 states, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said on Thursday while sharing findings of a National Mental Health Survey (NHMS).He said the government...
Kerala logged 170 brain-eating amoeba cases, 42 deaths in 2025
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Kerala logged 170 brain-eating amoeba cases, 42 deaths in 2025

New Delhi, Dec 5: Kerala has reported 170 cases and 42 deaths due to amoebic meningoencephalitis, commonly known as brain-eating amoeba infection, in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the Union Minister for Health Prataprao Jadhav noted...
Air pollution may raise anxiety, trigger panic-like symptoms: Doctors
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Air pollution may raise anxiety, trigger panic-like symptoms: Doctors

New Delhi, Dec 5: Amid continuing poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday noted that air pollution can not only harm your lungs or lead to cardiac illness but can also heighten anxiety and trigger panic-like symptoms.The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that...
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