Weight loss jabs may distort cancer scans, raising risks of misdiagnosis

New research suggests weight loss jabs like GLP-1s could affect cancer scans. These drugs might make scans appear abnormal, leading to unnecessary tests. Experts also found these jabs could reduce the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy. Doctors now emphasize reviewing patient history before treatments. More studies are needed on these drugs’ impact. Read below to…

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Cough syrup deaths: CDSCO issues urgent alert to states; urges drug-testing compliance

Following child deaths linked to cough syrups, India’s drug regulator has issued an urgent alert to states. Manufacturers are now mandated to rigorously test all raw materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with drug-testing rules. The directive emphasizes robust vendor qualification and sourcing from approved suppliers to prevent future health risks to children.

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Where to find Karwa Chauth events, fairs and gatherings across US cities

Karwa Chauth celebrations are being organized across various US cities. Hindu temples and cultural centers in Dallas, Washington, and California are hosting poojas and gatherings. These events offer a chance for women to participate in rituals and connect with others observing the festival. Information on finding local celebrations is also provided, encouraging community engagement. Read…

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Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma: India should not give in to sovereignty of AI to foreign world at all, we as a country are…

Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma stresses India’s need for AI independence. He announced Paytm will launch new AI services under a distinct brand. Sharma believes India can build its own AI capabilities, unlike its past reliance on foreign tech. He also clarified Paytm’s non-involvement in the 2016 demonetisation. Founders should control IPO pricing, he added.

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Who is Omar Yaghi? Meet first Saudi national to win Nobel Prize

Omar Yaghi, born in 1965 in Amman to a refugee family, rose from humble beginnings to become a world-renowned chemist and the first Saudi Nobel laureate in Chemistry. Renowned for pioneering reticular chemistry, his groundbreaking work on metal–organic frameworks addresses global challenges like water scarcity and carbon capture, earning him over 300 publications and international…

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