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Studies in India have shown that teachers may unconsciously favour students from higher castes or socioeconomically advantaged backgrounds, awarding them higher marks and occupational expectations, while disadvantaging lower caste students.
Health Opinion Research

An illusion of success: Grading bias and its impact on students in India

By Aparna S. May 13, 2025: Soon after board exam results are declared each year in Kerala, streets are adorned with brightly colored

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The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the first at-home cervical cancer screening test in the US, according to a statement from Teal Health, its maker.
Health Medical Pharma

US approves first at-home cervical cancer screening from Teal Health

HQ Team May 12, 2025: The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the first at-home cervical cancer screening test in the US, according

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Australia’s carbon offset scheme, a central feature of climate policy in the country for two decades, to regenerate forests has had negligible impact on woody vegetation cover and carbon sequestration, a study found.
Climate Health Research

Wealthiest 10% drive global warming while the poorest suffer

HQ Team May 12, 2025: The world’s richest 10% are responsible for nearly two-thirds of the observed global warming since 1990, a study

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At least 78% of the world’s nurses are concentrated in countries representing 49% of the population, according to a global nursing report published by the World Health Organization and the International Council of Nurses.
Health Medical Pharma

Global health goals face risks due to inequities in nursing profession: WHO

HQ Team May 12, 2025: At least 78% of the world’s nurses are concentrated in countries representing 49% of the population, according to

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Grey matter in the human brain may be linked to the start of adolescent smoking and nicotine addiction — a study that may have implications for prevention and treatment.
Health

Study reveals HIV, Hepatitis B drugs could significantly cut Alzheimer’s risk

HQ Team May12, 2025: A new study has uncovered a link between widely used antiviral medications and a dramatically reduced risk of Alzheimer’s

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British-Swedish AstraZeneca Plc’s medicine used for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been approved in the UK with a new propellant suited for the environment.
Climate Drugs Health

AstraZeneca’s environment-friendly inhaler gets UK regulator’s nod

HQ Team May 12, 2025: British-Swedish AstraZeneca Plc’s medicine used for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been approved in the UK

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OTC skin lighteners contain steroids, mercury, US researchers reveal 
Health

New steroid-free foam shows promise in treating psoriasis, study finds

HQ Team May 9, 2025: A steroid-free topical foam has demonstrated strong efficacy in treating psoriasis on both the scalp and body, according

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Cancer patients and survivors who drink alcohol make their treatment less effective and raise their chances of the disease returning — an exigency often ignored by caretakers.
Health Research

Positive mindset may reduce alcohol-related risks, study finds

HQ Team May 9, 2025: A new study suggests that a person’s ability to maintain positive emotions could reduce the risk of alcohol-related

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Dogs need careful breeding for improved health
Health Research

How genetic testing improves dog breeding

Alvina Miller May 9, 2025: In recent years, advancements in genetic science have transformed the world of animal breeding, especially when it comes

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Merck Animal Health will invest $895 million in its US facility to develop novel parasiticides and therapeutics, and expand, filling and freeze dryer capacity, according to a company statement.
Drugs Health Pharma

Merck Animal Health to invest $895 million to expand facility in US

HQ Team May 8, 2025: Merck Animal Health will invest $895 million in its US facility to develop novel parasiticides and therapeutics, and

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