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Scientists develop vitamin K-derived compounds that may help regenerate brain cells

May 29, 2026 9:13 am

Vitamin K-derived compounds developed by researchers showed stronger neuron-forming ability and crossed the blood-brain barrier in early studies.

Dutch scientist searching for Darwin’s caracara identified as ‘patient zero’ in deadly hantavirus outbreak

Darwin’s caracara: All about the rare bird tied to scientist identified as ‘patient zero’ in hantavirus outbreak

May 12, 2026 5:03 pm

Anyone working in remote wildlife environments should treat zoonotic disease exposure as a serious occupational risk.

San Francisco-based Indian tech professional dies of Valley fever

California-based Indian techie dies after month-long battle with Valley fever: All about this fungal infection that often mimics the flu

May 11, 2026 5:50 pm

A tragic loss highlights Valley fever’s dangers, showing how soil-borne fungal spores can cause life-threatening illness.

Here's everything you need to know about West Nile Fever

Suspected West Nile fever cases raise alert: What you need to know about symptoms, spread, and prevention

April 28, 2026 5:52 pm

Kerala health officials urge vigilance as five suspected West Nile fever cases emerge across Ernakulam district.

Rising diphtheria cases in Australia have raised concerns again

A forgotten disease returns: Why Diphtheria is resurfacing in 2026 and what you need to know about the new indigenous Td vaccine

April 24, 2026 2:59 pm

Diphtheria cases are rising in Australia, highlighting urgent needs for renewed vaccination and public awareness.

This AI model can predict diseases based on just one night of your sleep

January 14, 2026 8:57 am

While using AI-powered tools to predict diseases is not new, SleepFM appears to be one of the first AI models that analyses sleep data to achieve similar outcomes.

AIIMS study finds heart disease caused sudden deaths in young adults; no link to Covid vaccines

December 15, 2025 9:38 am

‘We also did not find any significant evidence of vaccine related complications,’ says doctor

Experts push for obesity to be officially recognised as a 'disease' in India as WHO publishes GLP-1 therapy guideline: 'Families take it seriously, care becomes standardised'

December 09, 2025 4:12 pm

In public health and in clinical practice, terms matter. Not because they change the biology, but because they shape how people feel about seeking support