The immune system’s master switch: how scientists discovered the body’s internal brakes

The immune system’s master switch: how scientists discovered the body’s internal brakes

By: Dr. Avi Verma One of the most enduring mysteries in medicine is not how the immune system attacks disease, but how it prevents itself from attacking the body. Every day, the immune system produces cells capable of recognizing and destroying tissue. Yet

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Universal artificial blood: Where science stands today

Universal artificial blood: Where science stands today

By: Dr. Avi Verma For decades, the idea of artificial blood, a safe, universally compatible substitute for donated human blood, has been a long-sought goal in medicine. Such a product could help avert global shortages, eliminate the need for blood-type matching, and save

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Hope for paralysis: How stem cell therapy is redefining recovery for India–US communities

Hope for paralysis: How stem cell therapy is redefining recovery for India–US communities

By: Dr. Avi Verma For millions of families worldwide, spinal cord injury has long meant a life defined by limits. Whether the injury occurs on an American highway or an Indian road, the prognosis has often been the same: paralysis is permanent. Modern

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Breakthrough in nerve repair offers new hope, but caution still needed

Breakthrough in nerve repair offers new hope, but caution still needed

By: Dr. Avi Verma Scientists and engineers are making remarkable strides in the field of nerve regeneration—one of medicine’s most stubborn challenges. Traditional nerve injury treatments often fall short, leaving patients with long-term loss of sensation, chronic pain, or impaired motor function. But

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A new direction in Alzheimer’s research: helping the brain heal itself

A new direction in Alzheimer’s research: helping the brain heal itself

By: Dr. Avi Verma In a development that is drawing attention across the global medical community, scientists from Spain and China have reported a novel experimental approach to Alzheimer’s disease—one that focuses not on attacking damage, but on restoring the brain’s own protective

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Satellite-enabled robotic surgery: A new frontier in global healthcare

Satellite-enabled robotic surgery: A new frontier in global healthcare

By: Dr. Avi Verma In a development that once belonged to the realm of science fiction, Chinese surgeons have recently demonstrated the feasibility of performing highly complex robotic liver surgeries over thousands of miles using satellite communication. This achievement marks a significant milestone

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Carrots and diabetes: new research points to promising dietary support

Carrots and diabetes: new research points to promising dietary support

As concerns mount over global religious violence and domestic civil liberties, two congressional candidates seeking office in Illinois have publicly outlined their positions on separate but consequential issues. Other candidates contacted by IndoUS Tribune for comment did not respond by press time. Bruce Leon Condemns

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Breakthrough stem cell treatment helps paralyzed man walk again

Breakthrough stem cell treatment helps paralyzed man walk again

By: Dr. Avi Verma In a landmark achievement for regenerative medicine, a paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk after undergoing what scientists are calling the world’s first successful stem cell treatment for a severe spinal cord injury. This achievement challenges decades-old assumptions in

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Understanding the latest hepatitis B vaccine guidance: What you need to know

Understanding the latest hepatitis B vaccine guidance: What you need to know

By: Dr. Avi Verma Hepatitis B vaccination has recently come under renewed discussion following updated guidance from a CDC advisory panel. The panel voted to no longer recommend the hepatitis B shot universally for all newborns, prompting medical experts to emphasize the continued

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UN warns 1.7 million Afghan children face deadly malnutrition crisis

UN warns 1.7 million Afghan children face deadly malnutrition crisis

The United Nations has issued a grave warning about Afghanistan’s escalating hunger emergency, revealing that 1.7 million children are now at risk of death due to severe malnutrition. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher described the situation as “shocking,” stressing that the country is

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India and Kenya explore deeper cooperation in healthcare, ICT, and digital innovation

India and Kenya explore deeper cooperation in healthcare, ICT, and digital innovation

India and Kenya have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in healthcare, digital innovation, and emerging technologies during a series of high-level meetings in Nairobi. Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, met Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday to

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Promising new dementia pill shows early safety success in clinical trials

Promising new dementia pill shows early safety success in clinical trials

By: Dr. Avi Verma A new pill targeting dementia is showing encouraging early results, offering hope in the fight against one of the most challenging neurological disorders. According to a recent press release from its developer, Vesper Bio, the experimental treatment, VES001, has

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Virtual reality brings spine surgery into the future — from England to the United States

Virtual reality brings spine surgery into the future — from England to the United States

By: Dr Avi Verma Doctors in Stoke-on-Trent have become the first in England to use new virtual reality goggles that allow surgeons to see exactly what is happening inside a patient during spinal surgery. The system made its debut during a complex operation

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New research highlights 3 fresh approaches to reducing knee arthritis pain

New research highlights 3 fresh approaches to reducing knee arthritis pain

By: Dr. Avi Verma Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common chronic joint conditions, affecting nearly half of all adults at some point in their lives. The condition occurs when the protective cartilage in the knee gradually deteriorates, allowing bones to rub

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Dead butt syndrome: the hidden cause of lower body pain

Dead butt syndrome: the hidden cause of lower body pain

By: Dr. Avi Verma “Dead Butt Syndrome” (DBS), medically known as gluteal amnesia, occurs when your gluteal muscles — mainly the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius — fail to activate effectively. This dysfunction can lead to lower back pain, knee strain, hip instability,

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Drug combination boosts prostate cancer survival by ~40%: what to know

Drug combination boosts prostate cancer survival by ~40%: what to know

By: Dr. Avi Verma A groundbreaking clinical trial has found that a combination of the drugs Enzalutamide (brand name XTANDI) and Leuprolide significantly improves survival in men whose prostate cancer has recurred after initial treatment. In the Phase 3 EMBARK trial, the combo cut the risk of

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Measles cases surge across the U.S.: How to keep your child and family safe

Measles cases surge across the U.S.: How to keep your child and family safe

By: Dr. Avi Verma Measles, once eliminated in the United States in 2000, is re-emerging as a serious public health concern. Reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that, as of April 2025, there have been 800 confirmed cases across 25 states,

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Mental exercise may reverse age-linked brain chemical decline, new study finds

Mental exercise may reverse age-linked brain chemical decline, new study finds

By: Dr. Avi Verma Engaging in targeted mental exercises could help restore levels of a key brain chemical that typically falls with age, according to new research led by scientists at McGill University in Montréal. McGill University+2JMIR Games+2 What the Study Found In a

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Meningitis: A life-threatening inflammation of the meninges

Meningitis: A life-threatening inflammation of the meninges

By: Dr. Avi Verma Meningitis is a serious medical emergency caused by the inflammation of the protective membranes — known as meninges — that surround the brain and spinal cord. This inflammation is most often triggered by infections from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or,

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Flu season 2025–2026: What you need to know about risks, prevention, and new vaccine options

Flu season 2025–2026: What you need to know about risks, prevention, and new vaccine options

By: Dr. Avi Verma As the 2025–2026 flu season begins, public health officials are predicting a moderate year—but experts caution that even a “moderate” season can take a heavy toll if people let their guard down. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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