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Microplastics in Blood: Small in Size, Big in Threat

Introduction Microplastics—tiny plastic particles measuring less than 5 millimetres—have become one of the world’s fastest-growing environmental concerns. Once thought to remain only in oceans and soil, researchers have now detected microplastics in human blood, highlighting how widespread plastic pollution has become. Although scientists are still studying their long-term effects, this discovery has raised important questions […]

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India Crosses Milestone of 80 Lakh HPV Vaccinations: A Major Step Towards Preventing Cervical Cancer

Introduction India has achieved an important public health milestone by administering more than 80 lakh (8 million) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine doses. This achievement reflects the country’s growing commitment to preventing cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women. The expansion of HPV vaccination programmes is expected to reduce the future burden of

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Patient Who Received Pig Kidney Becomes First to Progress to Human Kidney Transplant

Introduction In a remarkable milestone for transplant medicine, a patient who previously received an experimental pig kidney transplant has successfully gone on to receive a human donor kidney transplant. The achievement represents an important step in the evolving field of xenotransplantation—the transplantation of organs from animals into humans. While pig organ transplants remain experimental, this

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Can You Have PCOS Without Being Overweight? The ‘Lean PCOS’ Explained

Introduction Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is often associated with weight gain and obesity. However, not everyone with PCOS is overweight. Many women with a normal or even low body weight can also develop the condition—a form commonly referred to as Lean PCOS. Because these women don’t fit the “typical” image of PCOS, diagnosis is often

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Researchers Have Discovered a New Way to Reduce Chronic Nerve Pain

Introduction Chronic nerve pain, also known as neuropathic pain, affects millions of people worldwide. Unlike temporary pain caused by an injury, nerve pain can persist for months or even years, significantly affecting daily life, sleep, mobility, and mental well-being. Researchers have now identified a new biological mechanism that may help reduce chronic nerve pain, offering

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Researchers Uncover Mechanism Behind the Spread of Aggressive Colorectal Cancer

Introduction Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. While many patients respond well to treatment when the disease is detected early, aggressive forms of colorectal cancer can spread rapidly to other parts of the body, making treatment significantly more challenging. A recent scientific discovery has

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New Smart Drug RK-251 Developed as a Potential Alternative to Traditional Chemotherapy

Introduction Cancer treatment has evolved dramatically over the past two decades. While chemotherapy remains a cornerstone of cancer care, researchers continue to develop smarter therapies that can attack cancer cells while reducing damage to healthy tissues. One promising development is RK-251, an experimental “smart” anticancer drug designed to activate primarily inside cancer cells. Although some

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Yeast Infections: Why Monsoon Can Trigger Vaginal Health Woes?

Introduction The monsoon season brings welcome relief from the summer heat, but it also creates the perfect environment for fungal infections. Increased humidity, damp clothing, excessive sweating, and poor ventilation can disrupt the natural balance of the vaginal environment, making vaginal yeast infections more common. While yeast infections are usually treatable, they can cause significant

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Lung Cancer Isn’t Just a Smoker’s Disease: How Air Pollution, Genetics, and Everyday Exposures May Quietly Increase Your Risk

Introduction When people hear the words lung cancer, smoking is often the first thing that comes to mind. While smoking remains the leading risk factor, it is not the only cause of lung cancer. In recent years, doctors and researchers have observed an increasing number of lung cancer cases among people who have never smoked.

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