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Dr Nishith explains why early detection is crucial as prostate cancer cases rise among Indian men
Hyderabad: Prostate cancer is no longer a rare or distant diagnosis for Indian men. Once considered a disease of Western populations, it is now among the most commonly diagnosed cancers affecting men in India’s urban centres. No pain or obvious symptoms Doctors report a steady rise in cases over the past decade, driven by longer life expectancy, lifestyle changes and…
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Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now
When leaders of “the Quad” last met in September 2024, host and then-President Joe Biden declared the partnership between the United States, India, Australia and Japan to be “more strategically aligned than ever before.” “The Quad is here to stay,” trumpeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Fast-forward a little over a year, however, and the tune has changed. Leaders of…
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Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Ronald Hicks as new archbishop of New York
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses as it navigates relations with the Trump administration and its immigration crackdown. Bishop Ronald Hicks, the current bishop of Joliet, Illinois, replaces the retiring…
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New British Netflix Original Movies and Series Coming in 2026 & Beyond
Pictures via Netflix It’s hard to argue that Netflix UK hasn’t had a pretty good streak over the last two years. From The Gentlemen to Baby Reindeer in 2024 and Adolescence and Dept. Q in 2025, they’ve been on it. What’s coming up next? Below, we’ll take a look at Netflix’s upcoming British slate coming over the next year or…
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Air pollution now year-round public health crisis, threatening India’s growth: Experts
New Delhi: Health experts and policymakers on Thursday warned that prolonged exposure to pollution is fuelling a sharp rise in strokes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, and mental health conditions, while placing a growing pressure on the healthcare system. Speaking at the ‘Illness to Wellness’ (ITW) Conference here, medical experts presented data highlighting the serious health…
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Austrian nuns who broke out of care home await word from Vatican : NPR
Sister Regina sits in the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein in Salzburg, Austria. Esme Nicholson/NPR hide caption toggle caption Esme Nicholson/NPR SALZBURG, Austria — Set against snow-capped Alpine peaks, the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein is candlelit and set for Advent. In early December, the mood was contemplative, a sharp contrast to the hubbub here earlier this year. On this…
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Experimental drug targets early toxic amyloid to slow Alzheimer’s disease
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: An experimental drug developed at Northwestern University has demonstrated further promise as an early intervention for Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study, Northwestern scientists identified a previously unknown highly toxic sub-species of amyloid beta oligomers –…
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How ProPublica Created Its Generic Prescription Drug Lookup Tool — ProPublica
To understand how risky drugs could end up in your medicine cabinet, ProPublica spent more than a year and a half investigating the Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of the foreign factories that make generic medications and have been cited for violating critical quality standards. It quickly became clear through our reporting that patients and doctors don’t reliably have the…
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Ninth accused sent to NIA custody till Dec 26
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Thursday remanded Yasir Ahmad Dar, the ninth accused arrested in a case related to the Red Fort blast, to NIA custody till December 26. Special Judge Prashant Sharma allowed the plea of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking Dar’s custodial interrogation. The accused was produced in the Patiala House District Court amid heavy security…
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Medical conferences: A guide for reporters
Every month, the Expeditionary Medical Facility on Camp Lemonnier hosts medical practitioners from the U.S., France, Japan, Italy and Spain to present and exchange information, aiming to increase interoperability for future operations and procedures. Taken on May 29, 2025. Public domain photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jerome Fjeld If you’ve never been to a medical conference before,…
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