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Top 4 Biotech Stock Buys for 2024 Gains

The biotech industry's dynamic growth, spurred by government backing and technological advances, addresses rising disease challenges and propels advancements in healthcare. Hence, fundamentally strong biotech stocks Gilead Sciences (GILD), Incyte Corporation (INCY), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), and Exelixis (EXEL) might be solid investments for upcoming year gains. Read more….

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India’s loneliness epidemic | Explained

The Hindu explains what India can do to address the loneliness epidemic, how loneliness impacts other disease outcomes and if there is a need for psychological community interventions.

The Hindu

What incentives do scientists have to study rare diseases? | Explained

Explore the cutting-edge research of three Breakthrough Prize laureates in Life Sciences, and the systemic issues that influence access to treatments for three diseases desperately looking for cures: Parkinson’s disease, cystic fibrosis, and cancer.

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Zombie deer disease raises concern, no human infections reported

Zombie deer disease is a prion disease spreading among reindeer and other animals. While it hasn't crossed over to humans yet, scientists are keeping a wat...

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Your Age Won’t Tell You Much About Your Health — This Marker Will Reveal Much More

Researchers have discovered that when a person’s biological age surpasses their chronological age, it often signifies accelerated cell aging

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Sickle cell patient's journey leads to landmark approval of gene-editing treatment

In early December, the Food and Drug Administration approved a gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease, the first for any illness. One patient helped pave the way.

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Of love letters and distant galaxies: Uplifting stories from 2023

It was a turbulent year from start to end, but 2023 was not just about devastating wars, natural disasters and the cost-of-living crisis. The past 12 months also saw the approval of a revolutionary new malaria vaccine, a sharp drop in the deforestation of the Amazon, and an historic victory…

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Kerala records 128 new COVID-19 cases, one death

Kerala reported 128 fresh COVID-19 infections and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to data on the Union Health Ministry website on Sunday.

The Hindu

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

The liver performs numerous functions such as detoxifying the blood, aiding in food digestion, regulating levels of blood sugar and cholesterol, and assisting in combating infections and diseases. Remarkably resilient, the liver possesses regenerative capabilities. However, each instance of alcohol filtration results in the death of some liver cells. While…

The Times of India

The 10 biggest science stories of 2023 – chosen by scientists

From insight into our human ancestry and breakthroughs on the moon to a flourishing of AI and terrifying new developments in the climate, it was a year of scientific drama

The Guardian - UK

Ozempic and Other Weight Loss Drugs Might Also Slash Inflammation

According to a study in mice, weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce inflammation in the body by acting on brain cells.

Inverse

A ‘Zombie Deer’ Disease Is Spreading So Add Doomsday Survival Gear To Your Wishlist ASAP

Scientists in America have reported the increased spread of chronic wasting disease, more commonly known as the "zombie deer" disease.

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Scientists warn ‘zombie deer disease’ could spread to humans as cases surge across US

Chronic wasting disease was found in 800 samples of deer, elk and moose across Wyoming, United States

The Independent UK

CRISPR Gene-Editing Could Revolutionize Medicine If Scientists Can Agree On One Thing

Several factors determine which avenues of drug discovery that people in research and pharmaceutical companies focus on.

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JN.1—a new, highly mutated COVID variant—could cause one of the largest U.S. waves yet, experts say. When each state could see the variant peak

This year's winter respiratory disease season was looking to be a bit of a respite from last year's—until JN.1 took off. Now, it's anyone's best guess.

The Guardian - UK

‘Zombie deer disease’ epidemic spreads in Yellowstone as scientists raise fears it may jump to humans

Warnings that ‘slow-moving disaster’ in North America raises chances of fatal mad cow-type disease jumping species barrier

The Times of India

Testing for cholesterol? Here’s what you might not know

Cholesterol, often referred to as the silent killer, has long been a focal point in understanding and managing cardiovascular health. Regular cholesterol testing, primarily through lipid panels, has been the cornerstone of preventive care. However, within this realm of cholesterol assessment, a deeper understanding lies in the examination of apolipoproteins…

The Times of India

Immunotherapy in gastrointestinal oncology: A new dawn for cancer treatment

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including cancers of the colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, and liver, affect millions of people worldwide and remain a leading cause of mortality. While surgery remains the gold standard treatment for curing GI cancers, chemotherapy and radiation therapy help in downstaging the disease and reduce the risk of…

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Rugby league mourns Origin star Carl Webb felled by Motor Neurone Disease age 42

Australia and Queensland Origin star, who played 187 NRL games with Broncos, Cowboys and Eels and one Test for Australia, dies after four-year fight with MND

The Conversation

The Douglas-Bell Canada Brain Bank: a goldmine for research on brain diseases

Human beings have always been fascinated by the brain.

The Hindu

As JN.1 emerges as variant of interest, time to evaluate preparedness and effective testing and treatments

WHO classifies JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) with potential to affect virus characteristics & increase burden of respiratory infections. Vaccines expected to increase protection against JN.1. India detects 21 cases, all mild.

The Conversation

Vaccinating livestock against common diseases is a form of direct climate action

Animal diseases have a devastating impact on livestock production. In 2022, for example, 131 million domestic poultry died or were culled as a result of avian influenza (also called “bird flu”).

The Hindu

Child with rare condition treated in city hospital

7-year-old girl treated for rare Moyamoya disease at MGM Healthcare; discharged after 6-hour surgery; will be reviewed after 3 months.

The Independent UK

Vanessa Feltz reacts to controversy over ‘ignorant’ coeliac disease comments on This Morning

Broadcaster apologised to anyone who ‘misunderstood’ her remarks

The Conversation

Why IBD is so hard to treat – and how scientists are making progress

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a life altering chronic illness that is rising dramatically globally. It is stubbornly difficult to treat, and many people find the treatments we have just don’t work for them.

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