Category: 6. Health
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Being slim is not enough: Hidden ‘skinny fat’ could still quietly raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, study warns
Slim figures might not always signal a healthy heart. New research suggests that hidden fat surrounding organs and stored in the liver—known as visceral fat—can quietly damage arteries and raise the risk of stroke and heart disease, even in… -

Namibia Confirms First Mpox Case, Declares National Outbreak
Namibia has declared an Mpox outbreak after confirming its first case in the coastal town of Swakopmund, health authorities said on Sunday.
The patient, who recently traveled outside the country within the southern Africa region, is in stable…
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AAO 2025: Which lens to consider in patients with pseudoexfoliation | Ophthalmology Times
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John P. Berdahl, MD, a surgeon at Vance Thompson Vision and a professor at the University of South Dakota, spoke on the lens implantation strategies for patients…
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Losing Your Teeth Could Be a Deadly Warning, Study Finds : ScienceAlert
How fast we lose teeth in old age has been linked to a person’s risk of dying in a comprehensive new study, emphasizing the importance of good oral health, and suggesting tooth loss could be a key indicator of other serious health…
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Last Ebola patient in Democratic Republic of the Congo discharged | WHO
Bulape – The last Ebola patient in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was discharged today, marking an important milestone in the efforts to end the outbreak. The recovery kicks off a 42-day countdown to declaring the outbreak over if no…
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‘Dementia can start in your legs’: Bengaluru neurosurgeon explains how inactive muscles can trigger cognitive decline
When Bengaluru-based neurosurgeon Dr Arun L Naik declared in a recent Instagram video that “dementia can start in your legs,” his words instantly sparked curiosity across social media. The chief neurosurgeon at Sagar Hospital and an alumnus…Continue Reading
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Geographic Correlation Between ALS and MS
A MAJOR epidemiological study has revealed a striking geographic overlap between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple sclerosis (MS), pointing to shared environmental risk factors.
Uncovering Hidden Patterns Through Statistical…
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Scientists Just Discovered a Whole New Type of Connection Between Neurons
Super-resolution microscopes have revealed a whole new type of connection between neurons in mouse and human brains.
In the lab, Johns Hopkins University neuroscientist Minhyeok Chang and colleagues identified tiny tubular bridges in the branching…
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Bill Gates warns: No place in this world is risk-free until …
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has once again issued a stark health warning. Gates emphasise that despite the monumental progress in the fight against polio, the world remains vulnerable until the disease is completely eradicated. Speaking at…
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