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Dr Rajeev Jayadevan 
15 August 2024

We are familiar with the term mpox that has replaced the stigmatising word monkeypox, a severe and contagious viral infection that apparently originated from Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Africa. The virus is a zoonosis that jumped to humans from rodents in the nearby forests in the 1970’s.

Cities globally attract young individuals for work, education, and social opportunities, and a recent study outlines characteristics crucial for bolstering their mental health.

A recent study, conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Foundation Medicine, indicates that a gene commonly linked to colorectal cancer may also contribute to the development of other solid tumors

New Delhi: In the realm of India's educational landscape, few obstacles rival the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET). This rigorous examination serves as a formidable barrier, permitting only a select few to overcome its challenges.