What Is Disease X? Preparing For The Next Global Threat

What Is Disease X? Preparing For The Next Global Threat

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Updated Jan 3, 2025 | 02:00 AM IST

SummaryDisease X, a hypothetical yet plausible pathogen, could lead to a global health crisis. Experts stress the urgency of proactive surveillance, flexible vaccine technology, and robust healthcare systems to mitigate its unknown risks.

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Not Puzzles, Shingles Vaccine Might Be Your Best Defense Against Dementia

Not Puzzles, Shingles Vaccine Might Be Your Best Defense Against Dementia

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Updated Apr 3, 2025 | 04:00 AM IST

SummaryA recent study found that shingles vaccination reduces dementia risk by 20%, likely due to its impact on viral inflammation and brain health, offering a potential new approach to dementia prevention.

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New NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Commits To ‘Humane’ Reforms, Ending 'Censorship & Distrust' In Research

New NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya Commits To ‘Humane’ Reforms, Ending 'Censorship & Distrust' In Research

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 08:54 PM IST

SummaryDr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor and health economist, takes over as NIH Director, focusing on transparency, biomedical innovation, chronic disease prevention, and eliminating government control over scientific misinformation research.

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Val Kilmer Dies at 65: How Pneumonia Became His Final Battle After Surviving Cancer

Val Kilmer Dies at 65: How Pneumonia Became His Final Battle After Surviving Cancer

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Updated Apr 2, 2025 | 05:24 PM IST

SummaryVal Kilmer, the legendary actor, passed away at 65 after enduring years of health struggles. Diagnosed with throat cancer in 2015, he underwent a tracheotomy that cost him his voice. Though he initially kept his illness private, Kilmer later chose to share his journey, raising awareness about the disease.

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