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A recent study published in Nature Mental Health reveals significant differences in brain connectivity between youths with severe depression and healthy peers, The Guardian reported yesterday. Analyzing brain scans from 810 individuals aged 12-25, including 440 diagnosed with major depressive…

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have identified a protein complex on the hepatitis C virus that facilitates cell infection, paving the way for potential vaccine development, SciTech Daily revealed yesterday. This discovery is crucial, as approximately 58 million people…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa in 2024, with the majority occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is currently facing a shortage of testing supplies, Reuters reported yesterday. The…

A study by Kobe University researchers in Japan has unveiled new protein variants that may enhance fat burning during exercise, potentially offering innovative obesity treatments, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. Led by endocrinologist Ogawa Wataru, the research identified two variants of…

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) highlights that an additional investment of just US$0.24 per patient annually in digital health interventions, like telemedicine and chatbots, could save over 2 million lives…

A recent study from the University of Georgia reveals that Type 2 diabetes cases surged nearly 20% from 2012 to 2022, particularly affecting non-Hispanic Black individuals and low-income populations, SciTeck Daily revealed yesterday. According to the article, the South and…

A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science reveals that tooth enamel may hold crucial information about the health of both ancient and modern populations, Earth.com revealed today. Researchers, led by Tammy Buonasera from the University of Alaska…

A study from RIKEN in Japan has unveiled that milk proteins can help prevent tumors in the small intestine by activating the immune system, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. Researchers found that food antigens, such as those in milk, play a…

On September 20, Zambia launched a nationwide measles vaccination campaign targeting four million children aged nine months to five years, Anadolu Agency revealed yesterday. Health Minister Elijah Muchima announced that the campaign will run from September 23 to 28 across…

At a recent seminar organized by the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC), medical experts underscored the critical need for accurate diagnosis, timely treatment, and continuous follow-up care to prevent fatalities and complications in dengue patients, Dawn reported today. The seminar, titled…