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06/09/2025

31/05/2025

Identifying Preclinical Signs of Dementia. Research from the Allen Institute for Brain Science indicates that Alzheimer's may begin affecting the brain up to 20 years before symptoms appear. Early indicators include spatial navigation difficulties, suggesting potential for earlier diagnosis and intervention strategies.

29/05/2025

Vitamin D supplementation may support longevity by maintaining telomere length, which serves as a key marker of biological aging. Longer telomeres are associated with slower cellular aging and a reduced risk of age-related diseases. Research suggests that this preservation of telomeres could potentially extend lifespan by up to three years.

Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

28/05/2025

First Gonorrhea Vaccine Introduced.

The NHS launched the first gonorrhea vaccine with 30–40% efficacy, aiming to combat rising antibiotic-resistant strains. This is a major step in STI prevention and global public health.

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26/05/2025

Surgeons at UCLA performed the **first successful bladder transplant in a 41-year-old man. The procedure also included a kidney transplant from the same donor, marking a milestone in organ transplantation.
Source: Times of India

25/05/2025

Nanopore sequencing enables rapid, same-day diagnosis of brain tumors by analyzing DNA in real time. This accelerates treatment planning and may lead to better survival outcomes for patients.

13/09/2020