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Heart Health: Women More Vulnerable to Lifestyle Factors
A new study has revealed alarming findings about women’s heart health. The study conducted by the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) in Chicago suggests that a person’s sex should be considered during
UVA Unveils AI Tool to Fast-Track Disease Treatments
Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to expedite the identification of new treatments for various diseases. This cutting-edge technology combines advanced machine learning algorithms with
No Smoking Day 2025: What Is Its Significance?
No Smoking Day 2025 takes place today and is celebrated annually on the second Wednesday of March to empower smokers to quit cigarettes. This year’s No Smoking Day theme is ‘Take back your life this
Microsoft Introduces Dragon Copilot For Healthcare
Microsoft, the largest American software maker, has introduced the Dragon Copilot AI voice assistant to revolutionise the healthcare industry. This innovative tool will reduce administrative burdens, streamline clinical workflows, and improve patient care with advanced
Congo Reports 53 Deaths Linked to Mystery Illness
An unidentified illness caused 53 deaths in northwestern Congo, WHO (World Health Organisation) and local doctors reported. The outbreak started on January 21, 2025, and has led to 419 cases as of now. Doctors have
Cancer Screening Camp Takes Place In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh becomes India’s first state to conduct cancer screening for women and aims to bring 4.07 Cr people under this screening. The government conducted a screening program that took place on February 18, 2025,
New Light-Sensitive Chemicals For Cancer Treatment
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, and Michigan State University recently developed new light-sensitive chemicals called cyanine-carborane salts. These chemicals can eliminate breast cancer tumours efficiently. In tests done on mice, these chemicals showed
India Launches Its First Ferret Research Facility
India’s commitment to cutting-edge biometric research and innovation took a huge leap with the launch of the nation’s first Ferret Research Facility. It also launched GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, which is a technology transfer agreement. The event was
WHO Guideline: Replace Sodium With Potassium Salt
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued guidelines advising the use of lower-sodium salt substitutes. The first guideline recommends keeping sodium intake to less than 2 g/day. The second guideline recommends replacing regular table salt
UNAIDS Message To Global Leaders At The WEF 2025
The WEF (World Economic Forum) 2025 began yesterday, January 21, in Devos, Switzerland, with an agenda of “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” Ding Xuexiang, the vice premier of China, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Argentina president