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• Are MRI scans safe? Top Hyderabad-based doctor wants you know 6 things before you step in

  MRI scans are both sensitive and specific, making them one of the most reliable tools for detecting and diagnosing a wide range of conditions.

  

• Is doomscrolling quietly damaging teen brains? Scientists warn it is more than just a waste of time

  Prof Duerden emphasized that adolescence is a critical period for brain development, especially in areas governing emotion regulation and impulse control.

  

• We can forget COVID-19, it's not a cause for concern, say health experts, as they explain the reason behind the surge in India

  Lahariya emphasised that "National and state governments in India should keep a watch on cases, monitor the trends in new cases and share data widely. The linkage between infections and clinical outcomes should be explored to understand the clinical features of the variants in circulation."

  

• Just a small mutation away? New China-linked virus could be next big threat

  The viruses were originally discovered in Japanese house bats (Pipistrellus abramus), but recent studies suggest some HKU5 strains may already be jumping to intermediate hosts such as minks, a key step that could lead to human infections.

  

• What international travellers should know amidst rising Covid-19 cases

  All travellers are advised to wear masks in crowded places, carry hand sanitiser, and avoid contact with individuals showing symptoms. Vaccination remains the best defence. While India has not recommended a fresh booster, Singapore and Hong Kong are advising additional doses for high-risk groups.

  

• Why Covid diagnosis is difficult these days: Here's what doctors say as cases near 5,000

  Experts believe that the JN.1 variant of Omicron is currently circulating. Dr Dhar explained that while this strain spreads quickly, it seems to be less dangerous.

  

• Amul’s new liquid infant formula sparks backlash from activists for alleged IMS Act violation

  The IMS Act strictly prohibits the promotion of breastmilk substitutes for children under the age of two. Activists argue that the manner in which Amul’s new product was launched and reported in the media amounts to a clear case of promotion — which is banned under Section 3(c) of the law.

  

• Covid cases rise in India: Active caseloads hit 3,961, 4 more deaths; Kerala, Maharashtra, Delhi worst affected

  In total, 16 states and UTs have reported Covid-related fatalities so far this year, though most regions continue to report mild cases and relatively low hospitalisation.

  

• Patients visit Tamil Nadu dental clinic for checkup, get infected with deadly disease: 8 of 10 die

  The outbreak happened in 2023 but was not reported by any government agency. The infection was linked to unclean dental practices, according to a joint investigation by doctors from CMC Vellore, ICMR-NIE, and Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Public Health.

  

• 19 hospitalised as Delhi Covid cases cross 100 mark in sudden spike

  As per official data, Delhi had 104 active Covid-19 cases as of Monday. Health officials confirmed that 24 patients have recovered in the past week.

  

• How did the new Covid subvariant NB.1.8.1 spread to US and what can you do to prevent it? Details here

  Health officials have also detected cases of the variant in Ohio, Rhode Island, and Hawaii, as well as earlier cases in California and Washington dating back to late March and early April.