Health
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BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ Variant Raises Concerns Over Global Spread
The ‘Cicada’ variant is spreading globally, with cases reported in 25 US states and 23 countries. Vaccines still protect against severe outcomes.
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Scientists urge action on Nipah virus in South Asia
Recent Nipah virus cases in India highlight the risk of wider outbreaks. Experts call for sustained surveillance and improved health measures.
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Breakthrough: Metformin’s Brain Mechanism Discovered
Scientists uncover how metformin impacts brain pathways to regulate blood sugar, opening doors to new diabetes treatments and aging research.
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Severe Hailstorm Hits Kansas City with Apple-Sized Ice, Raising
A major hailstorm with apple-sized hailstones struck Kansas City on March 24, 2026, marking an extreme weather event with significant damage risks.
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SAHPRA Recalls Citro-Soda Over Metal Contamination Risks
SAHPRA has recalled Citro-Soda Regular batches from Adcock Ingram’s Clayville plant after metal fragments were found on manufacturing equipment.
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2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’ Report Flags PFAS on Produce for First Time
The 2026 Environmental Working Group report reveals PFAS chemicals on 63% of Dirty Dozen produce samples, raising new concerns about food safety and pesticid
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Deep Learning Tackles Clinical Data Drift and Cancer Prognosis
New research in 2026 demonstrates how deep learning is moving beyond experimental use to stabilize clinical trials and improve cancer diagnostic accuracy.
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Why Calorie Counting Is Being Debunked by Nutrition Science
New findings from nutrition experts suggest that calorie counting is an unreliable tool for weight loss, as biological factors and absorption rates matter more than raw numbers.
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GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Colon Cancer Risk in New Study
New research presented at the 2026 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium suggests GLP-1 receptor agonists may reduce colorectal cancer incidence by 36% compared to aspirin.
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Ali Bastian Details ‘Brutal’ Recovery Amid Strictly Commentary
Former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian shares the physical and psychological toll of post-cancer medication while weighing in on the future of Strictly Come Dancing.
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UK Meningitis Outbreak Prompts Urgent Vaccine Review
Health officials in the UK are scrambling to contain an ‘explosive’ meningitis B outbreak in Kent as families and MPs call for an urgent expansion of the national vaccination program.
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UK Health Officials Launch Emergency MenB Vaccination in Kent
Health officials have initiated emergency vaccinations at the University of Kent following an outbreak of Meningococcal B that has claimed two lives and resulted in 20 confirmed cases.
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Kent Meningitis Outbreak: Venue Identified as Transmission Point
Health officials have identified a specific social venue as the likely transmission point for a meningitis outbreak in Kent that has claimed two lives.
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University of Kent Cancels Exams Amid Fatal Meningitis Outbreak
In response to a fatal meningitis outbreak with confirmed deaths and symptomatic cases, the University of Kent has halted exams and implemented emergency.
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ICMR Expands Research Focus Amid Rising Health Burdens
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is intensifying its focus on public health interventions as new data reveals shifting disease burdens, from cancer trends in Telangana to emerging environmental risks.