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Dr Sangeeta Nath’s laboratory at MIRM, MAHE Bengaluru examines how brain-supporting cells withstand toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Bengaluru, September 29, 2026: Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), a constituent unit of Manipal academy of higher education (MAHE) an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University, has marked a significant research achievement, with Associate

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 29 (UDN): Only 17 out of 241 government hospitals in Odisha that are required to have Fire Safety Certificates currently hold valid certificates, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the State Assembly on Monday.  Representational Image  The figure means just 7.05 per cent of the government hospitals covered by the mandatory fire-safety requirement

Sept. 29 (UDN): Every heartbeat is a reminder that the body is constantly working to keep us alive. Yet heart health is often overlooked amid busy schedules, unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles.  Representational Image  Observed every year on September 29, World Heart Day serves as a reminder to pay attention to cardiovascular health and

Bhubaneswar, Sept. 26 (UDN): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has called for a sustained, long-term awareness campaign on thalassemia to improve early identification of cases and strengthen public understanding of the blood disorder in the state.  Pic Credit: x.com/DrHariBabuK The Governor made the observation while chairing the executive committee meeting of the Indian Red Cross

Houston, September 26: Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have traced how off-the-shelf chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells behave in patients, revealing how immune rejection and differences among CAR T cells influence their ability to multiply after infusion. The findings, published today in Cancer Discovery, revealed that some patients’ immune systems

For millions of people, Sunday morning feels like the one opportunity to catch up. The alarm is switched off. The workweek is over. There is nowhere to rush. So the body gets what it appears to have been asking for all week: a few extra hours in bed. Sleeping until 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or

The Science Behind Living Younger, Longer Ageing is one of the few things every human being experiences, yet it remains one of the most aggressively marketed aspects of modern health and wellness. From anti-ageing creams and supplements to hormone therapies, longevity clinics, personalised health programmes and experimental cellular treatments, the promise is increasingly ambitious: look

Sep 23: When Subhradip Baidya first arrived at HCG Cancer Hospital, Kolkata, he needed a wheelchair. Severe breathlessness, persistent cough, body pain and weakness had made walking difficult. Today, the 29-year-old is back on his feet, attending to his daily chores himself. Baidya had undergone surgery at another hospital to remove the affected testicle. Histopathology

Nagpur, September 23, 2026: The 11th Ayurveda Day is being observed across India and internationally today, with the Ministry of Ayush focusing on the role of Ayurveda in building a healthier future through scientific evidence, research, innovation and community wellbeing. The national-level celebrations are being held in Nagpur under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier

Palo Alto, CA, September 18, 2026 – For cancer patients, timing can mean the difference between a treatable diagnosis and one that is already life-threatening. Yet pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to detect early, with most patients diagnosed only after the disease has significantly progressed. Pancreatic cancer is currently the third leading cause of cancer