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A recent study published in JAMA Cardiology shows that replacing regular salt with potassium-enriched salt can help reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and lower mortality rates. The study was part of the Salt Substitute and Stroke Study (SSaSS) conducted in rural northern China, a region with high stroke recurrence due to excessive sodium intake […]

A recent study published in PLOS ONE highlights a growing concern—excessive screen time is linked to delayed language development in toddlers. Researchers from 20 countries studied 1,878 toddlers (aged 12 to 48 months) and found that toddlers who spent more time in front of screens had lower language scores, while those exposed to books and […]

In a significant step towards improving blood transfusion services, the Kerala Blood Transfusion Council has launched the Rare Blood Donor Registry, a database of donors with rare blood groups. Finding suitable blood matches for rare blood groups is often a major challenge in medical emergencies. This new registry aims to solve this problem by identifying […]

A recent meta-analysis published in the Archives of Dermatological Research highlights the effectiveness and safety of 5% spironolactone for treating acne. This systematic review analyzed 14 studies involving 1,086 participants and found that spironolactone significantly reduces acne severity and lesion count while maintaining an excellent safety profile. Acne vulgaris affects around 9% of the global […]

In a recent decision to strengthen healthcare services, the Uttarakhand government has increased the retirement age for specialist doctors from 60 to 65 years. This change will benefit around 550 specialist doctors across the state and help address the ongoing shortage of experienced medical professionals. According to State Health Secretary R Rajesh Kumar, the decision […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its pneumococcal vaccination guidelines, lowering the recommended age from 65 to 50 years. This change aims to protect more people from serious infections like pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections caused by pneumococcal bacteria. Who Should Get the Pneumococcal Vaccine? ✔ All adults aged 50 and […]