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This tiny ‘mysterious organ’ is no useless lump. 2 global studies link it to longevity & cancer
It sits behind the breastbone, just above and in front of the heart. By middle age, it largely turns to fat, often even removed during cardiac surgeries.
22 May 2026
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Mental disorders surpass cardiovascular disease, cancer as leading cause of disability
In 2023, 620 million women of all ages were living with a mental disorder compared to 552 million men of all ages globally. Mental disorders also accounted for
22 May 2026
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India tightens Ebola surveillance at airports, issues advisory for travellers
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), has asked travellers coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan to immediately repo
22 May 2026
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Childhood junk food can rewire brain for life: Study
Researchers also found that beneficial gut bacteria and prebiotic fibres could help reduce some of these long-term effects and support healthier eating behaviou
22 May 2026
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Drinking more water alone may not prevent repeat kidney stones: Lancet study
Researchers found that even with regular reminders, counselling and incentives to encourage higher water intake, kidney stones continued to recur at similar rat
22 May 2026
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Cloudnine to acquire Apollo’s maternity chain Cradle
Cloudnine has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire Apollo Cradle and the proposed transaction is expected to value the business at around ₹1,500 crore. Ea
22 May 2026
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India plans national registry to track implantable medical devices, patients
India’s medical implant sector faces issues such as regulatory gaps, dependence on imports, high costs and lack of specialised oversight. Efforts are being made
22 May 2026
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Health survey factsheets ready for a year but not made public
Though the preparations for NFHS-6 began in mid-2022, it was officially launched nationwide in Dec 2023. The survey was done in two phases over a year.
22 May 2026