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AI could cut doctors' paperwork burden as global health worker shortage looms: ReportArtificial intelligence can ease doctor workloads by handling repetitive administrative tasks. This technology helps address a growing glob...
In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity recordSouth Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare acce...
Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak reaches a sixth provinceCongo's Ebola crisis has escalated to a sixth province following a recent fatality. This outbreak is now recorded as the fastest-spreading ...
Disease Outbreak in Congo: Ebola death toll crosses 2,000—What Americans need to knowAn Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed two thousand confirmed deaths. This outbreak involves a different virus...
In 2025, Harvard University developed a chemical coating for insecticide-treated bed nets that blocks malaria parasites inside mosquitoes instead of killing the insects. It produced a breakthrough that could fight malaria without increasing insecticide resistanceScientists have discovered novel compounds that prevent the transmission of malaria parasites in mosquitoes. These innovative chemicals can...
WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over payThe world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts. Health workers are striking over unpaid wages, wor...
Why Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemicsThe Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly. Delayed detection and military conflict hinder containment efforts...
Gujarat reports 35 Chandipura Virus cases, 22 deaths: Health Minister Praful PansheriyaGujarat has confirmed 35 Chandipura virus cases out of 184 people tested, with 22 deaths reported so far, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya...
India takes action against 90% of inspected high-risk pharmaceutical facilities, regulator saysAmid increasing global concerns over Indian pharmaceuticals, India's drug regulator is rigorously addressing high-risk manufacturing sites....
Think diet sweeteners are harmless? Here's how they alter gut-brain signallingArtificial sweeteners, discovered by chance, offer temporary sugar relief for many individuals. Experts suggest long-term use can negativel...
Scientists unlocked a 4,000-year-old secret inside ancient human teeth. A woman’s clean smile in Thailand revealed surprising chemical proof of early betel nut chew habitsNew chemical analysis of ancient dental plaque from a burial site in Thailand revealed preserved traces of betel nut alkaloids. Remarkably,...
20% of Indian teens at moderate to high risk of alcohol, tobacco use; Guwahati tops list, Nagpur safest: StudyNew research reveals varied adolescent substance use risk across Indian cities. Guwahati and Deoghar show higher risk, while Nagpur and Pud...
Nearly 3,000 confirmed infected with Ebola in Congo after data reviewThe number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo is nearing three thousand, with reported fatalities exceeding twelve hundred. Recent assessmen...
Make junk food costlier, tighten school canteen rules: Five steps ICMR suggests to curb childhood obesityIndia faces a significant childhood obesity crisis with 41 million affected children. New government policies aim to curb unhealthy food ma...
Almost all countries overuse antibiotics, contributing to drug resistance: AnalysisA new study reveals most nations overuse stronger 'watch' antibiotics, fueling resistance issues. Researchers developed a framework to asse...
Not smoking or alcohol addiction, one common habit can increase the risk of cancer says doctor: ‘Your body constantly has to heal these micro-burns…’Thinking of enjoying a steaming mug of coffee? Think again, says internal medicine expert Dr Bordoloi. While sipping on hot beverage can be...
Ebola death toll in Congo rises to at least 930, including dozens of health workersThe death toll from the Ebola outbreak in Congo has tragically climbed to at least 930, with thirty-seven fatalities reported in just one d...