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Sleep Loss Is Physically Damaging Your Brain Cells, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert
health 2026/01/30 18:01:07

Sleep Loss Is Physically Damaging Your Brain Cells, Study Suggests - ScienceAlert

A study led by researchers at the University of Camerino in Italy found that the fatty insulation protecting neurons can be harmed when we go without sleep, compromising our mental processing.

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Nipah virus disease - India - World Health Organization (WHO)
health 2026/01/30 17:11:36

Nipah virus disease - India - World Health Organization (WHO)

On 26 January 2026, the National IHR Focal Point for India notified WHO of two laboratory‑confirmed cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in West Bengal State. Both are healthcare workers at the same private hospital in Barasat (North 24 Parganas district). Ni…

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UK warns of pancreatitis, deaths tied to Wegovy, Mounjaro - The Detroit News
health 2026/01/30 15:03:00

UK warns of pancreatitis, deaths tied to Wegovy, Mounjaro - The Detroit News

The UK warned some patients have died of severe inflammation of the pancreas linked to obesity and diabetes drugs such as Eli Lilly and Co.’s Mounjaro and Novo Nordisk A/S’s Wegovy.

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What’s Best for Longevity: Working Out or Not Drinking? - GQ
health 2026/01/30 15:00:00

What’s Best for Longevity: Working Out or Not Drinking? - GQ

If you had to focus your energy on exercising or quitting drinking, which would do more for your health in the long-run? Longevity experts weigh in.

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‘It’s a nightmare’: UK man sues NHS after receiving eight years of chemotherapy instead of six months - Times of India
health 2026/01/30 14:14:00

‘It’s a nightmare’: UK man sues NHS after receiving eight years of chemotherapy instead of six months - Times of India

Trending News: David Bown, a Warwickshire man, is filing a lawsuit against NHS for administering eight years of chemotherapy instead of the recommended six months, resulting in significant health issues and dependency on his parents. This case raises concerns…

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Forever Chemicals Linked to Multiple Sclerosis in Concerning New Study - ScienceAlert
health 2026/01/30 14:03:45

Forever Chemicals Linked to Multiple Sclerosis in Concerning New Study - ScienceAlert

People who are exposed to certain forever chemicals may be at greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research.

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