This new drug can halt spread of brain cancer
Early trial results pointed to a compound that slows the progression of aggressive tumours.
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August 16, 2026 · New Delhi
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Early trial results pointed to a compound that slows the progression of aggressive tumours.
The prototype marked a step toward restoring sight through printed photoreceptor arrays.
A new study linked prenatal exposure to common pollutants with reduced lung function in children.
Researchers warned that long hours at a desk cannot be offset without deliberate activity.
Survey findings underscored the scale of tobacco dependence among working-age adults.
The agency urged governments to tighten controls and expand cessation support.
The global health body flagged rising inactivity levels and their long-term disease burden.
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The ban covers offices, restaurants and public transport, with fines for violations.
The findings put the capital's air quality back at the top of the public health agenda.
The study put the health cost of dirty air in stark numbers.
Researchers found the after-effects on attention and memory persist well into the next day.
The findings challenge the assumption that nicotine-free vaping is harmless.