US Surgeon General Report on Alcohol and Cancer
The US Surgeon General’s report highlights alcohol as the third leading preventable cause of cancer, contributing to 100,000 cases and 20,000 deaths annually in the…
Diseases
Targeting Lipid Metabolism to Control Malaria Mosquitoes
Recent research published in PLOS Biology highlights a novel method to combat malaria by targeting lipid metabolism in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes. The study demonstrated that…
HPAI H5N1 Outbreak in Indian Wildlife
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Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
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Tularemia – Rising Cases of Rabbit Fever
Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis. Recent reports show a 50% increase in cases in the U.S.,…
Rising Costs of Drug-Resistant Infections
The ICMR study highlights the rising costs of treating drug-resistant infections (AMR), showing a 33.1% increase in treatment expenses compared to treatable infections. Resistant infections…
Nano-Formulated Melatonin for Parkinson’s Disease
Nano-formulated melatonin, developed by researchers at INST Mohali, shows promise for treating Parkinson’s Disease (PD) by enhancing mitophagy and reducing oxidative stress in neurons. Using…
Advanced Hydrogel Revolutionises Cancer Treatment
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Ebola Virus Study Reveals Skin Transmission Route
A new study has revealed that the Ebola virus (EBOV) can potentially spread through skin contact, highlighting an additional transmission route for the disease. Conducted…
