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How excessive police force turns peaceful marches into medical crises
NewsAugust 7, 20267 min read

How excessive police force turns peaceful marches into medical crises

In India, information on the crowd control devices that security personnel possess and use is not easily available. Regular audits are necessary to ensure these devices meet quality standards and tests should be conducted in a manner that reveals the weapons’ full impact before they are deployed, per the UN guidance.

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U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna
NewsAugust 7, 20263 min read

U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

The shot, mFlusiva, was given a traditional approval for adults ​aged 50 to 64, and an accelerated approval ⁠for those 65 years and older

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Beyond the bedroom: why erectile dysfunction deserves medical attention
NewsAugust 7, 20266 min read

Beyond the bedroom: why erectile dysfunction deserves medical attention

An occasional episode after exhaustion, heavy alcohol consumption, emotional strain or poor sleep is common, and does not necessarily indicate a disorder. The concern arises when the problem recurs, causes distress or leads to avoidance of intimacy

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Millet fortified with iron, zinc does not harm toddlers’ gut health, study finds
NewsAugust 7, 20263 min read

Millet fortified with iron, zinc does not harm toddlers’ gut health, study finds

Researchers in India and the U.S. tested bio-fortified pearl millet for nine months in Mumbai’s urban slums

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What does the new research on Vitamin B12-based therapy for brain cancer reveal?
NewsAugust 7, 20264 min read

What does the new research on Vitamin B12-based therapy for brain cancer reveal?

The experiment found that a modified analogue of vitamin B12 known as nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl) that was specifically designed to include nitric oxide, a substance that can kill tumour cells selectively, managed to pass the blood-brain barrier. While the research looks promising, there is still a long way to go before it can be applied to patients

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Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Healthcare spending continues to rise in State
NewsAugust 7, 20263 min read

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Healthcare spending continues to rise in State

However, the health announcements in the Budget fell short to address the need to increase manpower

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Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges
NewsAugust 7, 20262 min read

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

The latest outbreak has killed more people at a quicker rate than any previous outbreak, including in 2014-2016 when 28,000 cases were reported, of which over 11,000 people died

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India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection
NewsAugust 7, 20264 min read

India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection

Cancer in India is still diagnosed predominantly after symptoms become severe enough to disrupt daily life. By then, opportunities for curative treatment have often been lost

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A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates
NewsAugust 7, 20263 min read

A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates

In ‌2026, the United States has confirmed more than 2,300 measles infections, surpassing the 2025 tally to reach the highest annual total in 35 years amid declining vaccination rates

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How excessive police force turns peaceful marches into medical crises
NewsAugust 7, 20267 min read

How excessive police force turns peaceful marches into medical crises

In India, information on the crowd control devices that security personnel possess and use is not easily available. Regular audits are necessary to ensure these devices meet quality standards and tests should be conducted in a manner that reveals the weapons’ full impact before they are deployed, per the UN guidance.

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