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International Day Of Yoga 2026 Focuses On Healthy Ageing Through Yoga Amid Rising Longevity
Yoga is increasingly being viewed not only as a public health intervention but also as a catalyst for innovation and economic growth in the senior wellness sector.
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WHO Urges Ebola Treatments, Vaccines Be Tested Only In Trials Amid Bundibugyo Outbreak
The World Health Organization said that experimental treatments and vaccines for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus should only be used in clinical trials, as it works with affected countries to assess their safety and effectiveness.
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India Faces Severe Stem Cell Donor Crisis For Blood Cancer Patients, Say Experts
Thousands of blood cancer patients in India struggle to access life-saving stem cell transplants due to severe donor shortages, delayed diagnosis and low awareness. Experts warn that expanding India's donor registry is urgently needed to improve survival chances
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Centre On Ebola Alert: Health Minister Reviews Preparedness Amid WHO Emergency
The Centre has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures across the country after the World Health Organization declared the ongoing outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing surveillance and response mechanisms amid global concerns over the spread of the virus. Officials said...
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You May Have More Control Over Longevity Than Commonly Understood: Study
According to the report, smoking remains one of the most lethal habits, and perhaps the single most significant driver of unhealthy ageing.
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Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
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Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Killing 'Zombie Cells' Reverses Skin Ageing And Speeds Wound Healing, Reveals New Breakthrough Study
A new breakthrough study highlights that killing zombie cells could speed up wound healing and slow down skin ageing. Here is what the study found and how it may affect dermatology.
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Sam Altman's Anti-Ageing Bet: How AI And Biology Are Beginning To Converge
By combining advanced cellular reprogramming with AI-driven protein design, the company aims to reverse biological ageing and tackle multiple diseases at once.
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Hantavirus Hunt: Argentine Scientists Set First Traps
Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Argentina's Ushuaia on Monday laid the very first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying...
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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
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HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
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Can Black Licorice Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Researchers Say Yes
Scientists recently discovered that glycyrrhizin, a substance taken from black licorice root, may reduce inflammation and protect the intestines from damage caused due to IBD.
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Blood Test Could Reveal How Disease Progresses, Response To Treatment: Study
A blood test might help predict how one's illness trajectory will proceed and how well they might respond to treatment, according to a study.
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International Day Of Yoga 2026 Focuses On Healthy Ageing Through Yoga Amid Rising Longevity
Yoga is increasingly being viewed not only as a public health intervention but also as a catalyst for innovation and economic growth in the senior wellness sector.
-
WHO Urges Ebola Treatments, Vaccines Be Tested Only In Trials Amid Bundibugyo Outbreak
The World Health Organization said that experimental treatments and vaccines for Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo virus should only be used in clinical trials, as it works with affected countries to assess their safety and effectiveness.
-
India Faces Severe Stem Cell Donor Crisis For Blood Cancer Patients, Say Experts
Thousands of blood cancer patients in India struggle to access life-saving stem cell transplants due to severe donor shortages, delayed diagnosis and low awareness. Experts warn that expanding India's donor registry is urgently needed to improve survival chances
-
Centre On Ebola Alert: Health Minister Reviews Preparedness Amid WHO Emergency
The Centre has stepped up Ebola preparedness measures across the country after the World Health Organization declared the ongoing outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), with Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewing surveillance and response mechanisms amid global concerns over the spread of the virus. Officials said...
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You May Have More Control Over Longevity Than Commonly Understood: Study
According to the report, smoking remains one of the most lethal habits, and perhaps the single most significant driver of unhealthy ageing.
-
Heatwaves And Smog: How The Combination Triggers Asthma, COPD And Breathlessness
Research shows that high temperatures can worsen air pollution, increase ground-level ozone, trap harmful particles in the air, and trigger breathing emergencies. People with existing lung diseases are among the most vulnerable.
-
Lancet Study Flags Mental Disorders As Top Cause Of Global Disability
The world's burden of mental disorders has more than doubled since 1990, and they are now the leading cause of disability globally, overtaking cardiovascular disease, cancer and musculoskeletal conditions, according to a new study published in The La
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AIIMS Bhopal Study Urges Advanced Screenings For Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Bhopal, May 22 (IANS) A recent study by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhopal has stressed the need for early and advanced health screening in children suffering from sickle cell disease (SCD), after researchers found signs of hi
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Killing 'Zombie Cells' Reverses Skin Ageing And Speeds Wound Healing, Reveals New Breakthrough Study
A new breakthrough study highlights that killing zombie cells could speed up wound healing and slow down skin ageing. Here is what the study found and how it may affect dermatology.
-
Sam Altman's Anti-Ageing Bet: How AI And Biology Are Beginning To Converge
By combining advanced cellular reprogramming with AI-driven protein design, the company aims to reverse biological ageing and tackle multiple diseases at once.
-
Hantavirus Hunt: Argentine Scientists Set First Traps
Scientists attempting to determine whether or not hantavirus is present in Argentina's Ushuaia on Monday laid the very first traps to catch rodents potentially carrying...
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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
-
HIV Study: Boosting Immune Cells May Help Fight Infection
Scientists are tweaking a powerful cancer therapy in hopes it could fight HIV instead, by supercharging patients' own immune cells.
-
Can Black Licorice Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease? Researchers Say Yes
Scientists recently discovered that glycyrrhizin, a substance taken from black licorice root, may reduce inflammation and protect the intestines from damage caused due to IBD.
-
Blood Test Could Reveal How Disease Progresses, Response To Treatment: Study
A blood test might help predict how one's illness trajectory will proceed and how well they might respond to treatment, according to a study.
