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September 12, 2025 1:39 PM

Australia dementia cases to top one million by 2065

More than one million Australians are projected to be living with dementia by 2065, more than double today’s figure, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) said in a report released on Friday. The 'Dementia in Australia' report esti...

September 11, 2025 1:47 PM

Explained: Why are autism rates rising?

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has pledged to reveal steps he says will mitigate rising autism rates later this month, alongside an expected announcement of $50 million in grant awards for longer-term research into potential causes of t...

September 10, 2025 1:46 PM

Transforming Suicide Prevention into Nationwide Resilience

On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), India renews its commitment to nurturing mental well-being through a robust, multi-tiered strategy. The global theme for 2024–2026, “Changing the Narrative on Suicide,” drives home the urgent need...

September 9, 2025 1:31 PM

Previous CT scans may increase pregnancy risks

Women who have undergone computed tomography imaging may be at slightly higher risk for pregnancy loss and birth defects in later pregnancies, according to findings from a large Canadian study. The increase in risk is small and dependent on the numb...

Last updated on: 13th June 2026

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