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Raccoon in Massachusetts tests positive for rabies
A raccoon found in a Massachusetts town has tested positive for rabies.
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Long commutes put focus on back and neck health
Long commutes and prolonged sitting are drawing attention to spine health among Mumbai residents.
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Vaping strongly linked to lung cancer, report says
New research reports a strong association between vaping and lung cancer.
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RSV vaccination linked to better survival in heart failure
A study has linked RSV vaccination with improved survival among people with heart failure.
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A preventable dementia risk factor draws attention from geriatricians
A geriatrician has highlighted a dementia risk factor that people may be able to reduce.
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Cancer researcher dies from the disease she worked to fight
A University of Arizona cancer researcher has died from the disease she spent her career trying to cure.
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Older adults face choices about which flu vaccine to receive
Older adults are being advised to consider which flu vaccine option is appropriate for them.
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Trump mocks the popularity of the name Mohammad
Donald Trump made mocking remarks about the popularity of the name Mohammad.
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Bengaluru-born astronomer to lead NASA’s PUFFINS telescope mission
Astronomer Ramya Anche is set to lead NASA’s PUFFINS space-telescope mission.
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Diet and exercise programme linked to diabetes remission in half of participants
A combined diet and exercise programme was associated with remission of early-onset type 2 diabetes in half of participants.
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Replacing some ultra-processed food linked to lower bowel cancer risk
A study links replacing 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods to a lower bowel cancer rate.
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Jailer 2 passes ₹200 crore worldwide after two days
Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 has reportedly grossed about ₹208 crore worldwide after its second day.
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Veteran Tamil composer Deva dies at 75
Tamil film music composer Deva has died at the age of 75.
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Measles confirmed in unvaccinated Jefferson County resident
A measles case has been confirmed in an unvaccinated person in Jefferson County.
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Better blood-pressure control could prevent more than 500,000 deaths yearly
A report estimates that managing blood pressure could prevent over 500,000 deaths each year.
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Prepare a household sick-day kit before cold and flu season
A household sick-day kit can help families prepare for common cold and flu symptoms.
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Ancient gut microbes connect African and South American populations
Researchers found links between ancient gut microbes from African hunter-gatherers and South American forager-farmers.
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Very hot drinks linked to risk of one cancer
Research suggests the temperature of a drink, rather than its contents, may matter for a particular cancer risk.
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Delhi protest organiser held under preventive detention
Abhijeet Dipke was detained in Delhi ahead of a court appearance, while fellow protest organiser Neha Bora was released.
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Delhi protest organiser to appear before magistrate after preventive detention
Abhijeet Dipke is due to be produced before a magistrate after being held during protests in Delhi.
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Study finds microplastics are chemically active at water interfaces
New research reports that microplastics can react at the boundary between plastic particles and water.
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Bengaluru-born astronomer to lead NASA’s PUFFINS telescope mission
Astronomer Ramya Anche, who was born in Bengaluru, is set to lead NASA’s PUFFINS space-telescope mission.
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HDFC Bank profit rises 4.7% as treasury income weakens
HDFC Bank reported a 4.7% year-on-year rise in quarterly net profit to ₹19,510 crore.
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AB de Villiers reflects on Virat Kohli’s early confidence
AB de Villiers has discussed how Virat Kohli’s confidence came across during the early part of his career.
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Mumbai Indians and Mahela Jayawardene part ways
Mumbai Indians and head coach Mahela Jayawardene have ended their association by mutual agreement.
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Civic body removes alleged unauthorised structures at Ajay Devgn’s home
Mumbai’s civic body has taken action against alleged unauthorised construction at actor Ajay Devgn’s Juhu bungalow.
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Sperm-count debate opens wider conversation about health
Discussion about falling sperm counts is prompting broader conversations about men’s health.
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Dietary patterns and colorectal cancer examined in long-term study
A cohort study examined links between food processing, diet and colorectal cancer incidence.
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Knee specialist shares routine for building strength at 63
A leading knee specialist has described his exercise routine for maintaining knee strength.
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AI models use metabolic data to estimate ageing and mortality risk
Researchers developed machine-learning models that use metabolic patterns to estimate systemic ageing risk.