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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicDiagnosis

Topic: diagnosis

Mental health conditions are over-diagnosed, say UK doctors

Of the 752 doctors surveyed by the BBC, 442 found over-diagnosis of mental health conditions to be a problem.

Blood tests are currently one-size-fits-all. Normal ranges vary from person to person

Differences between a patient’s true normal range and the population-based reference interval can create problems for doctors. It interferes with the ability to diagnose a disease.

Cancer is becoming more common among adults under 50 years. And experts can’t figure out why

It is worrying because some of these cancers, particularly pancreatic and stomach cancer, have low survival rates.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.