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Why do women make up two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases? Study links risk to hormonal changes in midlife

New research published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation argues that Alzheimer’s may begin much earlier than previously thought, often between the ages of 45 and 65.

As rich nations cut aid, Lancet study warns of 22 million preventable deaths by 2030

Study finds that falling global aid support to low- and middle-income countries risks decades of health gains, with children likely to bear the brunt.

World still falling behind on clean water & sanitation, says UN. ‘Millions of lives lost each year’

Nearly 90% of countries have policies for water, sanitation, but fewer than 13% have enough funds & trained staff to fully implement them, says a 2025 UN report.

The curious case of the fake Abhayrab rabies vaccine

Fears mount as authorities worldwide warn travellers who received the Abhayrab rabies vaccine in India to get replacement dosages as rumours of counterfeit batches circulate.

Dog bites & rabies deaths: What data reveals about complex crisis behind stray dogs debate

With larger Supreme Court bench set to hear stray dogs matter amid celebrations on one side & anger on the other, ThePrint digs deep into the burning issue at the centre of the debate.

All about hepatitis D, deadly viral hepatitis given a ‘cancer’ tag by WHO

Hepatitis D or HDV, which only affects individuals infected with hepatitis B, is associated with a two- to six-fold higher risk of liver cancer compared to hepatitis B alone.

SubscriberWrites: Sick Home Syndrome—5Ws, 2Ss &1C

Sick Home Syndrome affects homes & their occupants due to poor location, architecture & lifestyle choices. Breathe easy, choose eco-friendly designs & healthier living spaces!

28 in every 100 elderly Indians prescribed potentially harmful medication—door-to-door study of 6 cities

Study by researchers from Indian Council of Medical Research Centre for Ageing and Mental Health, GMC Omandurar, Safdarjung Hospital etc. Published in Scientific Reports.

Swap table salt with low sodium substitutes, says WHO. Why Indian doctors say this can save lives

According to medical experts, the new guidance is a transformative step toward reducing hypertension & cardiovascular disease globally, including India.

India sees 69% drop in malaria cases from 2017 to 2023, exits WHO’s ‘high burden high incidence’ group

The country has set a target of eliminating the disease by 2030, in line with WHO’s Global Technical Strategy that aims to reduce malaria case incidence & deaths by at least 90% in 6 yrs.

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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.