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Sarjna Rai

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Indians are living longer: 80 years of India's health transformation

Indians are living longer: 80 years of India's health transformation

Eight decades of falling mortality, improving maternal and child survival, and expanding healthcare have added years to Indian lives, while creating new health challenges

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Delhi H1N1 surge: Cases rise nearly sixfold as monsoon fuels concern

Delhi H1N1 surge: Cases rise nearly sixfold as monsoon fuels concern

Delhi has recorded over 1,300 H1N1 cases this year, nearly six times last year's figure. Here is what to know about symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions

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Severe Covid-19 may 'wake up' dormant viruses in the body, study finds

Severe Covid-19 may 'wake up' dormant viruses in the body, study finds

The findings suggest severe Covid-19 could alter the body's existing viral environment, although further research is needed to understand the impact

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Maharashtra doctors' protest explained: What is the CCMP registration row?

Maharashtra doctors' protest explained: What is the CCMP registration row?

The Maharashtra government's decision to begin registering CCMP-qualified homoeopathy practitioners has sparked protests over patient safety, medical training, and prescribing rights

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Chandipura outbreak: Govt sends joint response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

Chandipura outbreak: Govt sends joint response team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

A national joint response team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan after fresh Chandipura virus cases and deaths among children prompted intensified containment efforts

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US cyclospora outbreak: Why a treatable infection has turned deadly

US cyclospora outbreak: Why a treatable infection has turned deadly

Thousands of infections, two reported deaths, and a growing investigation. Here's why the ongoing cyclospora outbreak in the US is drawing attention

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What happens to the body during a prolonged hunger strike? Doctors explain

What happens to the body during a prolonged hunger strike? Doctors explain

Hunger strikes have shaped India's history, but what do they do to the human body? Doctors explain when health risks become life-threatening, and why recovery must be gradual

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Govt notice to Meta: Why AI struggles to detect child abuse content online

Govt notice to Meta: Why AI struggles to detect child abuse content online

Experts explain why context, coded language, multilingual content, and cross-platform activity continue to make child sexual abuse material one of AI's hardest moderation challenges

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Fact Check Friday: Should you stretch before or after a workout?

Fact Check Friday: Should you stretch before or after a workout?

From injury prevention to muscle recovery, orthopaedic specialists break down the science behind pre- and post-workout stretching

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CPU vs GPU vs TPU vs NPU: Understanding the processors powering AI

CPU vs GPU vs TPU vs NPU: Understanding the processors powering AI

As AI workloads become more demanding, specialised chips are taking centre stage. Here's how different processors work and where they fit in

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