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Cancer Risk Assessment Gaps Identified for Transgender Mastectomy Patients

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Transgender and gender diverse patients frequently undergo gender-affirming mastectomy, commonly known as top surgery, without receiving vital breast and chest cancer risk assessments beforehand, according to a study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Researchers at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine found that systemic healthcare barriers, past negative experiences, and … Read more

Does Eating Jamun With Salt Help Weight Loss?

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Eating jamun with salt to accelerate weight loss is a viral social media trend lacking clinical backing, though research published in the Molecules Journal confirms consistent consumption of the seasonal Indian fruit supports weight management. According to studies in the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, jamun is a low-calorie, high-fiber food that aids metabolic health … Read more

South Africa Prepares for Potential New Adult TB Vaccine

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South Africa has initiated preparatory measures for the potential introduction of the M72/AS01E tuberculosis vaccine, marking a significant step toward addressing a disease that has lacked a new vaccine in over a century. The Department of Health is coordinating with international partners to ensure that if current Phase 3 clinical trials prove successful, the country … Read more

Measles Case Confirmed in Allegany County: Public Health Alert

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The Allegany County Department of Health is currently managing a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated resident who recently traveled to Ohio. Health officials have identified 23 direct contacts linked to the case, all of whom have received guidance from the department. The patient is currently isolating at home, according to official department reports. … Read more

Daily Tomatoes Reduce Liver Fat in MASLD Trial

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Daily consumption of raw tomatoes and tomato sauce significantly reduces controlled attenuation parameter (CAP)-defined hepatic steatosis in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to an exploratory randomized controlled trial published in the journal Nutrients. Researchers found that a six-week tomato-rich diet outperformed a tomato-free control group, dropping median CAP values by 35 … Read more

Traditional Japanese Medicine for Obesity May Reduce Tissue Fibrosis

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Traditional Japanese medicine Bofutsushosan, widely used to treat obesity, may also protect aging tissues from destructive fibrosis, according to a preclinical study published in Phytomedicine. Researchers at the University of Osaka and Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. found that the multi-ingredient formula reduced scar-like tissue buildup in the liver and fat tissue of mice fed a … Read more

Mediterranean Diet in an Indian Kitchen: What to Eat & Avoid

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A recent study of more than 3,200 adults over the age of 50 found that adherence to a Mediterranean-style eating pattern is associated with better psychological well-being and greater stress resilience, according to findings cited by Indraprastha Apollo Hospital senior consultant, endocrinology. While the data does not prove that diet alone drives mental health improvements, … Read more

Why Cancer Patients Must Avoid Unproven ‘Natural’ Cures

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According to medical experts, lifestyle interventions such as diet modifications, stress reduction, and natural remedies cannot cure cancer or replace evidence-based treatments like chemotherapy and surgery. While healthy habits support patient well-being, oncologists warn that delaying proven medical care to pursue alternative therapies allows the disease to progress and reduces survival chances. The Limits of … Read more

How Fiber-Optic Cables Track Silent Bow Wave Vibrations

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Researchers can now detect swimming blue whales off the coast of Svalbard even when the marine mammals are completely silent, using underwater fibre-optic cables and a 100-year-old physics equation. According to Martin Landrø, head of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology’s (NTNU) Centre for Geophysical Forecasting, animals moving through the water create very low-frequency … Read more

Angioma Serpiginosum in a Young Woman After COVID-19 Infection

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Angioma serpiginosum (AS) has emerged as a rare post-COVID-19 acquired vasculopathy in a 25-year-old woman, according to a recent case report published in medical literature. The patient developed numerous bilateral red-violaceous serpiginous and reticular patches across all extremities one month after a SARS-CoV-2 infection, exhibiting atypical adult onset and bilateral symmetry that expand the known … Read more

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