Health
Pancake Day 2026: History, Celebration and Traditions Behind Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, continues to hold a unique place in cultural and religious traditions across the United Kingdom and many parts of the world. Marking the day before the beginning of Lent, it combines centuries-old religious customs with modern community celebrations, charity events and family gatherings. ...
Scientists Sound the Alarm: Deadly Amoebas Are Going Global Thanks to Climate Change
A team of environmental researchers and public health experts is raising a red flag about a microscopic threat that is quietly expanding its reach across the world. In a perspective piece published this week in the journal Biocontaminant, scientists warn that “free-living amoebae” (FLA) are turning into a serious global ...
Nipah Virus Alert: Why Australia Is on Watch but Not Tightening Border Controls Yet
Australia is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal after confirmed cases among healthcare workers triggered heightened alerts across Asia. While the virus has never been detected in Australia, health authorities have acknowledged its exceptionally high fatality rate and are watching developments “very, very closely.” ...
Vitamin D Overdose Warning: NHS Expert Flags Four Symptoms That Signal You Should Stop Supplements Immediately
Vitamin D supplements are widely recommended across the UK during the darker winter months to support bone, muscle, and immune health. However, health experts are now urging caution. While the NHS advises a daily dose of 10 micrograms between October and March, new warnings suggest that taking too much vitamin ...
ChatGPT Introduces ‘ChatGPT Health’ With Enhanced Privacy and Physician-Guided Intelligence
ChatGPT has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated experience designed to securely bring users’ health information together with ChatGPT’s intelligence. The new experience allows people to connect medical records and wellness apps to better understand health data, prepare for medical appointments, and track patterns over time. Built with layered privacy protections ...
Dr Chandrashekhar Pakhmode Passes Away; Nagpur Medical Fraternity in Shock
The medical fraternity in Nagpur has been left in shock and mourning following the sudden demise of noted neurosurgeon and neurologist Dr Chandrashekhar Pakhmode. Closely associated with Neuron Hospital in Dhantoli, Dr Pakhmode passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, December 31, after suffering a massive heart attack. He ...
Counterfeit Abhayrab Rabies Vaccine No Longer in Circulation, Says Indian Immunologicals
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has clarified that a counterfeit batch of its human anti-rabies vaccine, Abhayrab, is no longer available in the market. The statement comes after an advisory issued by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), which warned that fake Abhayrab vaccines had been circulating in India ...
Adenovirus Identified as Cause of Global ‘Mystery Virus’, Experts Say
A virus that has been widely described as a “mystery illness” affecting people across the world has been identified by medical experts as adenovirus, a well-known but highly contagious pathogen. According to specialists, the virus is causing symptoms such as sore throat, fatigue, runny nose, cough, fever, and mucus congestion ...
Emory University Sparks Breakthroughs From Brain Health to Youth Innovation With Major National Partnerships
Emory University has emerged at the center of several groundbreaking developments spanning neuroscience, advertising research, alumni excellence, and creative-industry education. From securing a $200,000 Alzheimer’s research grant to reshaping global marketing debates through a joint NYU–Emory study, the university is also celebrating rising alumni leadership while partnering with music icons ...
Healthy Man Suffers Stroke After Excessive Energy Drink Use
A shocking medical case from Nottingham, England, has reignited global concern over the hidden cardiovascular dangers of energy drinks. A healthy, athletic 54-year-old man — with no history of smoking, alcohol, or drug use — suffered a stroke so severe that it left him with lifelong numbness, despite appearing perfectly ...
