US' Utah has approved a pilot programme, allowing Nolla Health's AI to prescribe medicines to patients with mild-to-moderate acne without a doctor's approval. Patients will have to upload photos of their skin and answer questions about their health on an app to get the prescriptions. Multiple doctors criticised the plan, raising concerns over the possibility of AI missing important symptoms.
A high-fat and low-carb ketogenic diet, used for weight loss, may increase the risk of some cancers, an MIT study suggests. In mice genetically prone to intestinal cancer, the diet increased small-intestinal tumours while unexpectedly reducing colon tumours. Researchers found that dietary fat boosted intestinal stem-cell growth through fatty-acid oxidation, promoting tumour formation in the mice.
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Pneumonic plague is a severe lung infection caused by Yersinia pestis and the only plague form that can spread directly between people through respiratory particles. It can become fatal within 18–24 hours if untreated, but prompt antibiotics can save lives. Despite a recent unexplained death in Siberia, no plague outbreak has been confirmed.
IIT Madras-led study found air pollution can affect rainfall and urban flood forecasts. Using Chennai's 2015 floods, researchers added aerosols to weather models and saw a 22% improvement in simulated rain and 50% better flood inundation accuracy. They said the method needs more testing before it can be used for routine forecasting in cities nationwide.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s October 6-7 visit to Ghana aims to strengthen bilateral ties, with talks expected to cover pharmaceutical development, agricultural mechanisation, industrialisation, job creation, scholarships and IT partnerships. The visit is expected to deepen India-Ghana cooperation in healthcare, economic development and other sectors.
Concern rose after a female employee at an anti-plague institute in Siberia died, with around 200 contacts placed under monitoring. However, no plague outbreak or lab leak has been confirmed. Russian authorities said there was no evidence linking her death to Yersinia pestis, while WHO considers the public health risk low.
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The Ayush Ministry says beginning yoga with prayer can help calm the mind, improve focus and prepare the body for practice. Under its Yoga 365 campaign, it encourages deep breathing, gratitude and positive intention before practising. The ministry advises people to perform yoga slowly and mindfully.
An ITRA study involving 38 children aged 6-14 found that combining Ayurvedic medicine with yoga reduced bedwetting frequency by about 70%, compared with 38% with medicine alone. The eight-week study also reported improvements in memory, concentration and behaviour. Researchers said the combined approach may help, but advised medical guidance.
The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga says Purna Shalabhasana, or Full Locust Pose, strengthens the spine and provides strength and energy to the body. The advanced posture may also improve blood flow and flexibility. Beginners should practise under guidance, while people with severe back pain, sciatica, hypertension, hernia or ulcers should avoid it.
Kauvery hosted the BEATS Circuit in Bengaluru with over 600 participants. The event featured six 200-metre runs and six fitness stations after health checks. Doctors stressed that exercise may not rule out risks such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, family history or heart disease, urging active people to undergo risk assessments and seek timely medical advice.
