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ICMR calls for collaborations to begin development of vaccine against avian influenza

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The document states that developing a vaccine for human use is crucial to mitigate the risk of outbreaks, protect vulnerable populations, and ensure readiness in the event of a pandemic | Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/AFP The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited expression of interest from

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Scamming science: predatory journals and the academic rat race

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The story so far An editorial titled ‘Predatory Journals: What Can We Do to Protect Their Prey’ was jointly published across the world’s most prestigious scientific journals in their first issue of January 2025. Unusually, all leading journals such as Nature, Science, The Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, NMJI (and many more)

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Longevity supplements: 6 supplements that increase longevity |

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People have been trying to slow down the aging process for a long time. This objective is getting closer to reality because of recent developments in technology and medical research. Although you cannot stop the body from aging, you can lower your chance of developing age-related diseases and slow down some aging processes by changing

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The bad side of good cholesterol: How it can cause this shocking health condition

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Good cholesterol or high-density lipoprotein (HDL) has earned a flawless reputation over the years, with doctors recommending it for boosting heart health, and several research studies demonstrating its benefits in reducing inflammation, protecting cells and tissues from oxidation, and providing protection against stroke. Turns out every good has a bad side to it, and the

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Ozempic-like drug fails to treat Parkinson’s disease in new study; here’s what the scientists said

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Semaglutide, the drug used in Ozempic, has been linked to lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in the past. So, it was natural for the scientists to be hopeful when they tested the possibility of an Ozempic-like drug to improve Parkinson’s disease symptoms, in a trial. However, the results were far from what they expected.The

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Philippines feud escalates as lawmakers vote to impeach vice-president

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Virma Simonette & Joel Guinto BBC News, Reporting from Manila and Singapore Getty Images Sara Duterte, the daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, has been accused of misusing millions of dollars in public funds The Philippines’ parliament has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte following complaints about alleged corruption. Duterte has been accused of misusing

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What the ‘moral distress’ of doctors tells us about eroding trust in health care

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I sit on an ethics review committee at the Albany Med Health System in New York state, where doctors and nurses frequently bring us fraught questions. Consider a typical case: A 6-month-old child has suffered a severe brain injury following cardiac arrest. A tracheostomy, ventilator and feeding tube are the only treatments keeping him alive. These intensive

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