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Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
Married after a 5-minute video call, sought divorce 9 days later: Chinese man's story sparks debateA Chinese man, pressured by family, married a woman after a brief video call and three days of acquaintance. Nine days later, he sought a d...
Going Dutch can mean bill-splitting turning into a full-blown hair-splitting affairDining out with friends can bring unexpected financial and social challenges. From over-ordering to excessive drinking, the bill often beco...
Quebec court bars two men from sperm donation after claims of hundreds of offspringA Quebec Superior Court has temporarily banned a father and son from donating sperm following allegations they fathered hundreds of childre...
Budget relief on the label: Govt proposes to drop duty on rare disease drugsThe Indian budget proposes exempting seven rare disease drugs from import duties. This move aims to lower costs for expensive life-saving m...
No test, no marriage? This country makes premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from this yearThe Ministry of Health in Oman has made premarital medical examinations for couples mandatory from January 1, 2026. The rules apply even if...
Heart attacks may run in families: Here’s what your DNA and family history say about youHeart disease in the family does not seal your fate. Genetics play a role, but lifestyle choices hold significant power. Doctors consider f...
Getting tired and having brain fog? Don't dismiss them as symptoms of ageing warns cardiologistFeeling tired or having trouble focusing might not be aging. Cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj says these are signs of internal system burnou...
Forget implants! New drug can regrow human teeth naturally, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares a video of how medicine worksKiran Mazumdar-Shaw praises a new drug that can regrow human teeth. The drug was developed by Toregem Biopharma. It works by targeting and ...
CJI Chandrachud reveals daughters' struggle with Nemaline Myopathy; What you need to know about this rare conditionDY Chandrachud, discusses his family's challenges with nemaline myopathy, highlighting the emotional and practical difficulties. He calls f...
Health insurance for newborns: All you need to knowEnsuring health coverage for newborns is important for parents as it provides financial security and access to quality medical care in case...
Breast cancer most 'inherited' cancers in the world: ReportAccording to Dr Sunny Jain, cancer care/oncology, senior consultant and HoD - oncology, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad, about five to 10...
Understanding Cardiac Amyloidosis: Check symptoms, causes and treatmentCardiac Amyloidosis is a rare condition that affects the heart and its ability to function properly. This article sheds light on the sympto...
How can diet and lifestyle changes keep Parkinson's disease at bay?The causes for Parkinson's can be broadly classified into genetic and environmental.
Pharma major Cipla gets USFDA nod for rare genetic condition treatment drugCipla's Icatibant injectable pre-filled syringe in the strength of 30mg/3mL is generic version of Shire's Firazyr, the company said in a re...
US monitors reports of NKorean leader’s illness; S Korea, China doubtfulTwo South Korean government officials rejected an earlier CNN report citing an unnamed US official saying the United States was “monitoring...
Temple priest suspended for Facebook post against Kerala ministerThe temple comes under the Malabar Devaswom Board, an apex temple body which manages a number of Hindu shrines in Malabar (north Kerala) re...
No credible study to quantify deaths due to air pollution: GovernmentMinister Rajya Sabha said that a WHO report had claimed that 92 per cent of the world's population lives in places where air pollution leve...
PMK, DMK oppose child labour law amendmentPMK's Youth Wing leader and Dharmapuri MP, Anbumani Ramadoss, urged the Centre to "drop" the proposed amendments that will affect children'...
No merger with Congress, says Telangana Rashtra SamitiThe Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) has ruled out a merger with the Congress.