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Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a U.S. wildlife sanctuary

NPR Health

The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed over half of its cats in recent weeks.

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News: Q&A: Angela Gonzales (Hopi), on New Indigenous Health Research Dashboard

Rural Health Information Hub

Interviews the director of a new project offering a dashboard of Indigenous health research. Describes how the project involves tribal communities, can impact Indigenous health disparities, future plans, and more.

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Giving a kidney to a stranger? Researchers call it 'extraordinary altruism'

NPR Health

Only about 300 to 400 people a year give a kidney to someone they never met. It's an act of generosity so unusual, a neuroscientist studies the people who do this.

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IIT Bombay researchers develop painless needle-free shock syringes  

The Hindu

Researchers at IIT Bombay develop a shockwave-based needle-free syringe that ensures painless and safe drug delivery with lesser damage to skin and lower risk of infection.

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Giving up alcohol for Dry January? Our newsletter can help you reach your goal

NPR Health

If your New Year's resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. Sign up for our Dry January newsletter series, and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month.

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Pandemic preparedness: Learning from COVID-19 and Nipah to build a resilient future

The Hindu

For India to mitigate future pandemics effectively, it must expand the One Health model nationally, creating a network of One Health centresdedicated to monitoringpotential disease outbreaks, studyingenvironmental factors, andtrackinganimal-human disease transmission patterns

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Pharma company spends ₹1.91 crore on foreign travel of doctors, gets reprimanded

The Hindu

The doctors were allegedly offered the freebie under the pretence of professional development; the code of marketing practices forbids pharmaceutical companies from offering travel and hospitality to healthcare professionals

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Advancements in DNA storage through epi-bit technology

News Medical Health Sciences

In the era of big data, global mass data flow has presented data storage systems with a looming challenge. As DNA has incredibly high storage density a single gram of DNA can store 215,000 terabytes, the same size as 10 million hours of high-definition video (Imburgia & Nivala, 2024) and long-term stability, it is an attractive medium for data storage.

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WHO chief narrowly escapes from Israel’s strikes in Yemen

The Hindu

Israeli airstrikes target Houthi rebels in Yemen, injuring U.N. crew member, escalating conflict condemned by U.N. Secretary-General.

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New insights into Klinefelter syndrome and male infertility

News Medical Health Sciences

Imagine the deep frustration of countless men who long to become fathers, only to face infertility due to a genetic condition they can't control. For those with Klinefelter syndrome, this painful reality is a constant struggle.

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposes new testing rules to ensure cosmetics are asbestos-free

The Hindu

The proposal from the Food and Drug Administration and mandated by Congress is intended to reassure consumers about the safety of makeup, baby powder and other personal care products

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Getting restless over the holidays? Take a hike.

NC Health News

By Anne Blythe For as much cheer and joy as the holidays bring, they also can be hectic, stressful and emotionally overwhelming. There’s the rush to get ready, traditions to adhere to, and the parties and family gatherings. After you’ve greeted the big day, exchanged gifts and maybe stretched your waistline a bit with home-baked treats and a spirituous toast or two, you might be wondering What now?

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Laser-textured stents offer promising solution for vascular diseases

News Medical Health Sciences

The research team led by Dr. Hojeong Jeon and Dr. Hyung-Seop Han of the Biomaterials Research Center at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST, President Oh Sang-Rok), along with Dr. Indong Jun from KIST Europe, has developed a novel stent surface treatment technology using laser patterning.

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India is Losing Bangladesh to China and Pakistan—and It Could Get Worse

RAND

India-Bangladesh relations have soured since the interim government took power, raising concerns over terrorism and communal violence. Diplomatic efforts may help, but growing ties with China and Pakistan complicate the situation, threatening regional stability.

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Lifelong singles face greater life satisfaction challenges

News Medical Health Sciences

Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for life.

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Resource: Indigenous Health Research Dashboard

Rural Health Information Hub

Presents an online database of indigenous health research from 2020 to the present. Allows users to view publications in list form or as a data visualization.

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The Hidden Connection Between Depression and Menstrual Pain

Mercola

Every month, countless women endure primary dysmenorrhea, a condition defined by painful uterine cramps occurring before or during menstruation without any underlying pelvic diseases. 1 This means experiencing intense menstrual pain that disrupts daily activities, diminishes quality of life and leads to significant emotional distress. Depression is a prevalent mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and a variety of emotional and physical

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Trans-isomerization of unsaturated fatty acids in cooking with sulfur-rich vegetables

News Medical Health Sciences

Trans-fatty acids (TFA) are a major cause of cardiovascular diseases. These harmful fats can accumulate along artery walls, restricting blood flow and increasing the risk of heart attacks.

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Simple Exercise to Loosen Tight Hips, Back and Hamstrings

Mercola

Are you struggling with tight hips, a stiff lower back or hamstring discomfort? You might find relief and improved mobility through a simple yet effective exercise: kicking. Mobility expert and personal trainer Mike Chang highlighted kicking as an underrated method to enhance flexibility and strength in your lower body. Unlike what you might think, kicking isn't just for martial artists; it's a powerful tool for increasing your hip, hamstring and lower back mobility.

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Complex interactions between nucleic acid sensors and enzymes in immune cells explained

News Medical Health Sciences

Adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2) has been identified as a regulator of toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9) activation in response to nucleic acids, according to a recent study.

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The Role of AI in Meeting a Great Emergency Management Challenge

RAND

AI can improve emergency management by combating misinformation and enhancing community engagement. Tools like chatbots aid communication, but governance and training are vital to address biases. Collaborating with communities is essential for building trust and resilience.

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New strategy revolutionizes glycoproteomics research

News Medical Health Sciences

Protein glycosylation is a fundamental biological process that regulates various cellular functions, yet its study has been hampered by the complexity and low abundance of glycoproteins.

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Journalist uncovers high cancellation rates for veterans’ mental health appointments

Association of Health Care Journalists

Veterans should be able to receive mental health care as a benefit through the Veterans Health Administration. Sadly, thats not always the case, as AHCJ member and frequent Military.com contributor Patricia Kime discovered. Her recent investigative story, Canceled Appointments, Unexplained Mixups Veterans Facing Challenges Getting VA Mental Health Care , revealed that the cancellation rate for in-person and telehealth mental health appointments across VA facilities averaged 10.6% from 2020-202

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Research highlights inadequate dental benefits in Medicare Advantage

News Medical Health Sciences

Medicare Advantage-;the privatized form of Medicare that offers benefits beyond traditional Medicare, such as dental insurance-;is gaining in popularity, but a new analysis reveals that the quality of dental coverage offered by Medicare Advantage is poor, with only 8.4 percent of plans offering a dental benefit that met the study's quality standards.

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Pet food recalled after cat death linked to bird flu contamination

The Hill

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) alerted cat owners to throw out a brand of frozen food after it tested positive for bird flu. One house cat has already died due to the contamination. We are confident that this cat contracted H5N1 by eating the Northwest Naturals raw and frozen pet food, Ryan Scholz, ODA state veterinarian, said in a statement.

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New method allows non-destructive study of fish teeth

News Medical Health Sciences

Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them?

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How DMSO Revolutionizes Skin Care and Dermatology

Mercola

Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) is a remarkably safe and naturally occurring substance 1 (provided you use it correctly) that rapidly improves a variety of conditions medicine struggles with particularly chronic pain. 2 For reference, those conditions included: Strokes, paralysis, a wide range of neurological disorders (e.g., Down Syndrome and dementia) and many circulatory disorders (e.g., Raynauds, varicose veins, hemorrhoids), which I discussed here.

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HEARTS Act signed into law to protect students from cardiac arrest

News Medical Health Sciences

President Biden earlier this week signed into law the bipartisan Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act, which will help ensure students and staff in schools nationwide are prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency.

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A global polio resurgence and the need to reevaluate the basics

The Hindu

The authors of a recent paper exploring the respiratory route of poliovirus transmission argue that the earlier the oral polio vaccine is replaced with the injectable polio vaccine, the faster the world will reach global polio eradication

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Cómo Estados Unidos perdió el control de la gripe aviar, abriendo las puertas a otra pandemia

KFF Health News

Keith Poulsen se quedó boquiabierto cuando los ganaderos le mostraron las imágenes de sus celulares en la Exposición Mundial de Productos Lácteos (World Dairy Expo) de Wisconsin en octubre. Poulsen, quien es veterinario de ganado en la universidad de Wisconsin, ya había visto antes vacas enfermas, con la nariz goteando y las ubres caídas.