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Study finds how antidepressants have potential for treating brain tumours

Zurich , September 22 (ANI): Glioblastoma is an extremely aggressive brain tumour that is currently incurable. Cancer doctors can increase their patients' life expectancy...

India’s 1st-ever cancer genomics repository launched, will help tailor treatments for Indian patients

The data portal by Indian Cancer Genome Atlas Foundation currently has data from 50 breast cancer patients & will expand to 500 patients. It'll also include more cancer types soon.

Colourblind people are less likely to be picky eaters. Here’s why

Seeing the world with a restricted colour palate seems to mitigate an emotion-based resistance to new foods.

Robots are being used for remote care of patients. They are transforming healthcare

A Boston-based start-up claims to have completed the first fully robotic dental procedure using fully automated dental technologies, including AI analysis of data.

Study finds how new type of blood test could identify children at risk of diabetes

London , September 20 (ANI): Scientists have developed a novel blood test that uses lipids to identify children who are more susceptible to obesity-related...

This experimental lung cancer drug outperforms blockbuster medicine Keytruda. But there’s a catch

In head-to-head clinical trial, Chinese firm Akeso’s ivonescimab beat top-selling drug pembrolizumab sold as Keytruda by Merck. Ivonescimab reduced risk of tumour progression by 49%.

WHO calls on world leaders to invest in global public health, said urgent action needed for AMR

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned of return to pre-antibiotic era noting 'Antimicrobial resistance' as a global threat.

Some diabetes medications linked to lower dementia, Parkinson’s disease risk

Minneapolis , September 19 (ANI): According to a study, a class of diabetes medications may be linked to a decreased risk of dementia and...

Human trials in India soon for vaccine against Zika, dreaded virus that causes brain damage in babies

ICMR & Hyderabad-based Indian Immunologicals come together to develop vaccine for vector-borne disease being seen as emerging threat. India reported nearly 600 Zika cases this year.

Why Indian patients groups are opposing patent requests for blockbuster HIV drug lenacapavir

Granting patents to US firm Gilead Sciences for lenacapavir could hinder global efforts to end AIDS & restrict access to affordable generics in India, warn civil society organisations.

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New labour codes are a simplification that’s been long overdue. Its a strategic shift

Imposition of formal rights and digital compliance mechanisms introduces new expectations for both employers and workers. This transition will require sustained awareness efforts.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.