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AI Surpassing Humans Debate Heats Up As Google AI Boss Tightens Timeline
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has again stirred up the AGI or Superhuman AI debate, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has also chimed in.
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Tired Of Bloating? 5 Diagnostic Tests That Reveal Exactly What Your Gut Needs
Bloating can be related to various gut issues and identifying them in a timely manner is vital. Dr Manisha Arora explains why you may need to seek diagnostic tests for your gut.
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Prolonged Fever, Weakness And Anaemia May Indicate Blood Cancer: Doctors
Doctors warn that persistent fever, weakness and anaemia may signal blood cancer. Experts stress early diagnosis and timely treatment can improve recovery and save lives.
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Bad Cholesterol Reduction: Single Gene Therapy Dose Shows 62% Drop
A one-time gene therapy for treating hypercholesterolaemia could lower up to 62 per cent 'bad' cholesterol in the blood, with reductions sustaining over time, according to results of a clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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Ebola Aid: Africa CDC Thanks India For Critical Support
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) extended gratitude to India for emergency pharmaceutical supplies in the midst of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Ebola Outbreak: Uganda Closes Congo Border As Cases Surge
Uganda ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
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Is Rubbing Your Eyes Bad For You? Eye Specialists Explain
Sometimes the urge to rub happens if there is a gritty sensation, dryness or something stuck in our eyes. This is often a symptom of dry eye syndrome, or blepharitis.
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New One-Shot Gene Editing Therapy May Reduce Bad Cholesterol By 62%
A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy developed by Eli Lilly and Verve Therapeutics reduced "bad" LDL cholesterol by up to 62% after a single infusion in an early trial, raising hopes for a long-lasting treatment to reduce heart attack risk
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High Blood Pressure Vs Low Blood Pressure: Which One Is More Dangerous During Heatwave?
Doctors explain that dehydration-related low blood pressure can quickly reduce blood flow to vital organs. This may lead to confusion, collapse, kidney stress, and dangerous overheating of the body.
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6 Signs You Are Gaining Muscles And Losing Fat
Muscle is denser than fat, your scale weight might stay the same even as your body transforms.
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Are Some Cancers Worse Than Others? What Scientists Say
Scientists say some cancers are biologically more aggressive than others, but outcomes depend on many factors including tumour type, stage, genetics, treatment response, and early detection.
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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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Hidden Diseases That May First Appear As Sexual Health Problems
Low libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness or fatigue may not simply be relationship or stress issues. Experts warn these symptoms can signal hidden conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart disease, hormonal imbalance and depression
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Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
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Ebola Outbreak: Why RT-PCR Is The Gold Standard For Testing Infections
According to WHO, it can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola disease from other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, meningitis and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.
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AI Surpassing Humans Debate Heats Up As Google AI Boss Tightens Timeline
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has again stirred up the AGI or Superhuman AI debate, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has also chimed in.
-
Tired Of Bloating? 5 Diagnostic Tests That Reveal Exactly What Your Gut Needs
Bloating can be related to various gut issues and identifying them in a timely manner is vital. Dr Manisha Arora explains why you may need to seek diagnostic tests for your gut.
-
Prolonged Fever, Weakness And Anaemia May Indicate Blood Cancer: Doctors
Doctors warn that persistent fever, weakness and anaemia may signal blood cancer. Experts stress early diagnosis and timely treatment can improve recovery and save lives.
-
Bad Cholesterol Reduction: Single Gene Therapy Dose Shows 62% Drop
A one-time gene therapy for treating hypercholesterolaemia could lower up to 62 per cent 'bad' cholesterol in the blood, with reductions sustaining over time, according to results of a clinical trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
-
Ebola Aid: Africa CDC Thanks India For Critical Support
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) extended gratitude to India for emergency pharmaceutical supplies in the midst of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
-
Ebola Outbreak: Uganda Closes Congo Border As Cases Surge
Uganda ordered the closure of its border with Congo, where suspected cases of a rare type of Ebola are surging.
-
Is Rubbing Your Eyes Bad For You? Eye Specialists Explain
Sometimes the urge to rub happens if there is a gritty sensation, dryness or something stuck in our eyes. This is often a symptom of dry eye syndrome, or blepharitis.
-
New One-Shot Gene Editing Therapy May Reduce Bad Cholesterol By 62%
A groundbreaking gene-editing therapy developed by Eli Lilly and Verve Therapeutics reduced "bad" LDL cholesterol by up to 62% after a single infusion in an early trial, raising hopes for a long-lasting treatment to reduce heart attack risk
-
High Blood Pressure Vs Low Blood Pressure: Which One Is More Dangerous During Heatwave?
Doctors explain that dehydration-related low blood pressure can quickly reduce blood flow to vital organs. This may lead to confusion, collapse, kidney stress, and dangerous overheating of the body.
-
6 Signs You Are Gaining Muscles And Losing Fat
Muscle is denser than fat, your scale weight might stay the same even as your body transforms.
-
Are Some Cancers Worse Than Others? What Scientists Say
Scientists say some cancers are biologically more aggressive than others, but outcomes depend on many factors including tumour type, stage, genetics, treatment response, and early detection.
-
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
-
Hidden Diseases That May First Appear As Sexual Health Problems
Low libido, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness or fatigue may not simply be relationship or stress issues. Experts warn these symptoms can signal hidden conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, heart disease, hormonal imbalance and depression
-
Climate Change Linked To Rising Antibiotic Resistance In Salmonella: The Lancet
An analysis has found that climate change is associated with a 10 per cent increase in antibiotic resistance genes in salmonella bacteria.
-
Ebola Outbreak: Why RT-PCR Is The Gold Standard For Testing Infections
According to WHO, it can be difficult to clinically distinguish Ebola disease from other infectious diseases such as malaria, typhoid fever, shigellosis, meningitis and other viral haemorrhagic fevers.
