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World Immunization Week 2025: Importance Of Vaccination
April 24-30 is observed as World Immunization Week, a global campaign led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about the vital roles vaccines play in protecting people of all ages against preventable
A Saliva Test Can Detect Prostate Cancer, Scientists Claimed
A Saliva test is better than a blood test for detecting Prostate Cancer, claimed by UK Scientists. The test detects 130 DNA mutants, which predicts a high risk for prostate cancer, which is the second
Study: Digital Tech Use Doesn’t Cause ‘Digital Dementia’
A recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour challenges the widely held belief that digital technology use causes ‘Digital Dementia’ in older people. The comprehensive analysis of 57 studies over 4,00,000 adults ages 50 and
Outbreak of Measles in Texas: 500 Cases Recorded.
West Texas children are suffering from measles. As per the State Health Department, 505 cases were reported as of Tuesday. The state expanded the number of provinces in the outbreak area, with 10 more this
AI Uses ECG Data to Calculate Heart Age & Risk
Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)have led to the development of algorithms capable of analysing standard 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECG) to estimate the heart’s biological age. This innovative approach provides valuable insights into an individual’s cardiovascular
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