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Can you look at these 9 photos and not smile on International Day of Happiness?

NPR Health

March 20 is International Happiness Day a day that the United Nations had dedicated to the celebration of joy. We asked photographers around the world to share a picture that can bring bliss.

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South Indian women bodybuilders flex in London-based Keerthana Kunnath’s award-winning photographs

The Hindu

The photographer, originally from Kozhikode, Kerala, has won the International Photography Exhibition Awards by the Royal Photographic Society in the Under 30s category for her photo-series, Not What You Saw

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The Global Measles Laboratory is 'under severe threat of collapse' as U.S. pulls funding

NPR Health

That's the perspective of a World Health Organization official after the Global Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network, which detects and controls measles, lost its sole funder.

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New DESI results strengthen hints that dark energy may evolve

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument used millions of galaxies and quasars to build the largest 3D map of our universe to date. Combining their data with other experiments shows signs that the impact of dark energy may be weakening over time -- and the standard model of how the universe works may need an update.

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Why don't we remember being babies? Brain scans reveal new clues

NPR Health

Why can't we remember when we were babies? Scientists who scanned infants' brains found that they do make memories. The findings suggest these memories may still exist, but are inaccessible to us.

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Obesity and diabetes management drug launched in India by American pharma company Eli Lilly

The Hindu

The market for anti-obesity drugs in India has seen exponential growth, swelling from 137 crore in November 2020 to 535 crore in November 2024

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Low dietary omega-3 intake linked to increased ischemic heart disease burden

News Medical Health Sciences

Researchers determine the role of dietary omega-3 fatty acids in the development of ischemic heart disease throughout the world.

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Galapagos birds exhibit 'road rage' due to noise

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

A new study has discovered that birds in the Galapagos Islands are changing their behavior due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of aggression. During trials involving traffic noise, Galapagos yellow warblers (Setophaga petechia aureola) increased the duration of their songs, increased the minimum frequencies of their songs (to reduce overlap with the traffic noise), and birds living close to roads displayed increased physical aggression.

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Deep sleep may protect against neurodegeneration

News Medical Health Sciences

Sleep disturbances may accelerate neurodegeneration, but whether they cause or result from disease remains unclear. Improving sleep quality could help protect against cognitive decline and brain aging.

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Oxygen discovered in most distant known galaxy

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Astronomers have detected oxygen in the most distant known galaxy, JADES-GS-z14-0. This record-breaking detection is making astronomers rethink how quickly galaxies formed in the early Universe.

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Breast cancer survivors face accelerated aging tied to tumors and treatment

News Medical Health Sciences

Accelerated aging in breast cancer survivors is linked to treatments and tumor characteristics, with implications for long-term care and quality of life.

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The overlooked struggles of single older women need urgent attention

The Hindu

Older women in India experience human rights violations in the form of discrimination, mistreatment, harassment and elderly abuse, stemming from poverty

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Deep brain stimulation shows promise for reducing self-injurious behavior in children with autism

News Medical Health Sciences

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury.

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Unqualified persons offering dermatological treatments in Kerala has led to spike in health issues: skin specialists

The Hindu

Dermatologists say a number of procedures are being performed by unauthorised persons such as Ayurveda and homeopathy practitioners and beauty parlour staff, and patients, lured by flashy advertisements on social media, are falling prey to quackery

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Babies as young as 12 months old can encode memories, study shows

News Medical Health Sciences

Challenging assumptions about infant memory, a novel functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study shows that babies as young as 12 months old can encode memories, researchers report.

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Experts suggest genetic counselling, family tree mapping to address rare diseases

The Hindu

Healthcare experts advocate genetic counselling, family tree mapping, and incentives for indigenous drug production to address rare diseases.

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Preventive oral care during pregnancy can reduce risks of complications

News Medical Health Sciences

For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care.

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New IISc research offers to detect glucose through painless photoacoustics

The Hindu

When a laser beam is shone on biological tissue, the tissue components absorb the light and the tissue heats up. This causes the tissue to expand and contract, creating vibrations.

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US judge names receiver to take over California prisons’ mental health program

News Medical Health Sciences

A judge has initiated a federal court takeover of California's troubled prison mental health system by naming the former head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to serve as receiver, giving her four months to craft a plan to provide adequate care for tens of thousands of prisoners with serious mental illness.

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Down Syndrome Day - time to rustle up some support

The Hindu

World Down Syndrome Day highlights support for individuals with Down Syndrome, emphasizing genetic causes, health conditions, and societal acceptance.

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Natural compounds identified as potential inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

News Medical Health Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for effective therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2.

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Meaningfully engaged communities are the key to ending TB

The Hindu

If we integrate lived experiences of those affected by TB into our healthcare response, communities can accurately define gaps, challenges and also what kind of support systems those affected need, what messages resonate with them, and how best to design services to ensure equitable access to care

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Young men with late puberty have healthier fat-to-muscle ratios

News Medical Health Sciences

Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty leads to higher bone density and slightly higher BMI and fat mass.

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The cell's powerhouses: Molecular machines enable efficient energy production

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, researchers have now gained insight into the architecture of mitochondria at unprecedented resolution. They discovered that the proteins responsible for energy generation assemble into large 'supercomplexes', which play a crucial role in providing the cell's energy.

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The Importance of Vitamin B12 for Brain Function in Seniors

Mercola

Did you know a simple vitamin could keep your brain sharp as you age? Vitamin B12, found in foods like meat, eggs and dairy, isnt just about giving you energy. New research shows its a secret weapon for your brain, especially as you get older. 1 Low B12 levels interfere with your memory, slow your thinking and even shrink your brain over time. Fortunately, once you understand how vitamin B12 affects your brain health, there are simple steps to protect yourself.

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New AI tool generates high-quality images faster than state-of-the-art approaches

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers developed a hybrid AI approach that can generate realistic images with the same or better quality than state-of-the-art diffusion models, but that runs about nine times faster and uses fewer computational resources. The tool uses an autoregressive model to quickly capture the big picture and then a small diffusion model to refine the details of the image.

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Study reveals gaps in lung cancer screening despite updated guidelines

News Medical Health Sciences

Since 2021, when lung cancer screening guidelines began to include younger people and those with a lower smoking history, the number of screenings climbed, but significant gaps remain, especially among people with limited access to healthcare, according to a new study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

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TB and women: why gender matters more than ever

The Hindu

Gender differences and inequalities play a critical role in how people access and receive TB-related services in the public and private sectors, in India

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High-fat diet impairs neutrophil function in obesity

News Medical Health Sciences

A new study in The Journal of Immunology reveals how a high-fat diet may impair the immune system's ability to respond to infection by impacting the function of neutrophils, one of the first immune cells to respond to bacteria or viruses.

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All you need to know about: migraines

The Hindu

Migraine, a common neurological condition, poses significant personal, social, and economic burdens, requiring proper diagnosis and treatment.

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Children with complicated appendicitis can safely recover at home after surgery

News Medical Health Sciences

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study.

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Weather emergencies affect older adults' views on climate and health

Science Daily - Public Health

Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a poll finds. And living through such an event appears to make a big difference in how they view the potential impact of climate change on their health. People over 50 who recently experienced an extreme weather event are far more likely to express concern about the effects of climate change on their health.

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New cannabis formula will help epilepsy, multiple sclerosis sufferers

News Medical Health Sciences

Scientists at the University of South Australia have come up with an innovative solution to improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol to treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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Insomniac fruit fly mutants show enhanced memory despite severe sleep loss

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Fruit fly mutants that have severe sleep deficits perform better at olfactory learning and memory tasks, according to a new study. The paradox of enhanced memory despite sleep loss could be explained by protein kinase A (PKA) signaling in the mushroom body of the fly brain.

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