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25,105 units in 2025; rise in voluntary donation camps
Hyderabad: The blood bank at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) has recorded its highest-ever annual blood collection, with 25,105 units collected in 2025, officials said on Tuesday. The facility is managed by the Department of Immuno-Haematology and Blood Transfusion (IHBT). 727 SDP procedures completed Despite constraints in the availability of apheresis kits, which are specialised single-use disposables required for…
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The LA wildfire victims still living in toxic homes: ‘We have nowhere else to go’ | California wildfires
One year on from the Eaton fire, long after the vicious winds that sent embers cascading from the San Gabriel mountains and the flames that swallowed entire streets, a shadow still hangs over Altadena. Construction on new properties is under way, and families whose homes survived the fire have begun to return. But many are grappling with an urgent question:…
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Movies playing in Southeast Michigan, new releases Jan. 9 – The Morning Sun
The following list includes movies available at local theaters, and movies that are available to watch through online streaming and video on demand services including: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Hulu, Vudu, FandangoNow, Apple TV+, YouTube, Disney+, HBO Max and more. Showing at theaters • “Greenland 2-Migration” (PG-13): sequel to “Greenland” where a comet strike decimated most of Earth.…
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As Venezuela buckles under Trump, Iran sees an uncomfortable parallel
Pockets of protests erupting across Iran over the past week have intensified pressure on a dysfunctional government struggling to manage a spiraling economic crisis. But a dramatic US military operation more than 7,000 miles away looms even larger over the Islamic Republic. Iran woke up over the weekend to dramatic scenes of US forces landing in the Venezuelan capital Caracas…
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A global cancer surge is underway and the world is not ready
Cancer cases are exploding worldwide — and nearly half of the deaths could be prevented with better prevention, early detection, and access to care. New cancer cases worldwide have more than doubled since 1990, reaching 18.5 million in 2023. Over the same period, annual cancer deaths rose by 74 percent to 10.4 million (both excluding non-melanoma skin cancers), with most…
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The gut is not just digestive and new evidence shows it actively controls brain function
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: From fast nerve signals to microbial metabolites, scientists are uncovering the biological conversations between the gut and brain that may explain chronic pain, weight gain, and neurodegenerative disease, and point to a new generation of treatments…
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Trump voters weigh in on US seizure of Maduro in Venezuela
It’s only been days since an audacious U.S. raid snatched Nicolás Maduro from a Venezuelan military base and sped him to a Brooklyn prison, yet Detroit-area Trump supporter Aaron Tobin can already see it all playing out on the big screen. It’ll be the subject of movies for years to come, he predicts. “I am thrilled.” Plenty of others who…
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Delhi riots case: Why won’t India release Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam? | Explainer News
New Delhi, India – India’s Supreme Court has granted bail to five Muslim students and activists in prison for more than five years in connection with the 2020 religious riots in the capital, New Delhi. But the top court denied bail to two high-profile scholars – Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam – who will remain in the high-security Tihar jail…
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5 ways to improve your health in 2026 and beyond
Was that you I spotted at that New Year’s Day group class at my local YMCA? If not, don’t worry. It’s not too late. The start of a new year is a natural time to think about health and make resolutions for science-backed habits that make a difference over months and years. Rather than extreme diets or complicated regimens, decades…
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2026 Most Anticipated Movies – The Decaturian
As we embark on another year of grinding assignments the night before and studying for exams, we all have something to look forward to: movies. 2026 looks bright with a stacked year of can’t-miss blockbusters. Before we start making semester plans, let’s take a moment to appreciate the films coming out this year. The list below includes some of my…
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