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  • AIIMS-trained neurologist shares warning signs of stroke you should never ignore: ‘Numbness in one hand and…’

    AIIMS-trained neurologist shares warning signs of stroke you should never ignore: ‘Numbness in one hand and…’

    A stroke can strike suddenly and without warning – but recognising the early symptoms and acting quickly can make the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability. Experts warn that even if symptoms appear mild or fade within hours,…

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  • Guest column | 4 surprising cancer symptoms you should know about, according to an oncologist – The Washington Post

    1. Guest column | 4 surprising cancer symptoms you should know about, according to an oncologist  The Washington Post
    2. NHS says having this symptom for three weeks could be cancer sign  The Mirror
    3. Raipur oncologist warns ‘don’t ignore small changes…

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  • Antia Veal, scientist and educator

    Antia Veal, scientist and educator

    Editor’s note: this article includes questions and answers from conversation and email communication.

    From a young age, Antia Veal had a passion for science, one encouraged by her family, including the odd mishaps with experiments in the garage….

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  • The government reopens; weight-loss drugs drive retail boom; Canada loses measles-free status – Morning Medical Update

    The government reopens; weight-loss drugs drive retail boom; Canada loses measles-free status – Morning Medical Update

    The Government reopens — what that means for physicians

    The monthlong federal shutdown is over, but physician practices are not out of the woods yet. A bipartisan spending deal restores government funding through January 30, 2026, easing…

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  • Vaping prevention lessons: Promise and misconceptions

    Vaping prevention lessons: Promise and misconceptions

    A first-of-its-kind UK study reveals that while teachers feel more confident tackling vaping in the classroom, widespread confusion about how harmful vaping really is shows schools still need clearer, evidence-based messages for…

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  • Sex Differences in Body Fat and Diabetes Risk

    Sex Differences in Body Fat and Diabetes Risk

    A NEW analysis of U.S. population data suggests that where fat is stored in the body, not just how much, can significantly affect the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Researchers found that higher lower-body fat, particularly in the…

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