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Rare pregnancy infections can triple the risk of autism: Study

Stockholm | September 24, 2026 4:01:41 PM IST

A major Swedish study of 3.7 million people has found that rare TORCH infections passed from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability later in life. ... read..

HIV injections keep virus suppressed better than daily pills: Study

Washington | September 20, 2026 4:30:11 PM IST

Eight-weekly HIV injections kept the virus suppressed more effectively than daily tablets among adolescents in an African clinical trial, with researchers calling for wider access to the treatment in low- and middle-income settings. ... read..

Chronic inflammation linked to silent heart damage, study says

Washington | September 20, 2026 4:00:57 PM IST

Chronic inflammation linked to everyday stress, socioeconomic disadvantage and lifestyle factors may quietly damage the heart years before cardiovascular symptoms appear, according to a large study of nearly 480,000 UK adults. ... read..

Robotic-Assisted Surgery in India Enters Its Next Phase as Intuitive Introduces da Vinci 5

New Delhi | September 19, 2026 10:59:57 AM IST

Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, today announced the introduction of da Vinci 5, its latest-generation robotic-assisted surgical system, in India. ... read..

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