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09/12/2026

Over the past decade, zero-alcohol drinks have gone from a relatively niche product to a staple of our supermarket aisles, bottle stores and pubs. Their rising appeal in New Zealand and around the world isn’t difficult to understand. Patrons can enjoy the closest thing there is to beer or wine, but without the alcohol, they don’t need to worry about taxi fares or hangovers. But how do young people view these products? Might they offer an alternative for teenagers as they begin navigating social situations where their peers are drinking? Or, more concerningly, could products designed to look, taste and feel like alcoholic drinks simply reinforce long-standing problems with New Zealand’s drinking culture? Our recently published research suggests these booze-free options can indeed fulfil some of the social and symbolic roles young people associate with drinking.

But there are important limits to what they can replace.

Why do young people drink?

The health harms of alcohol are well established – and they rarely stop with the drinker, extending outward to affect partners, families and entire communities. Globally, this harm contributes to an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year and is linked to more than 200 diseases, injuries and other health conditions. In New Zealand, its economic toll – through lost productivity, road crashes...

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[ Zero alcohol drinks, younger generation drinking less alcohol ]

09/12/2026

"While artificial intelligence has gained a lot of attention in India's healthcare sector, new industry reports suggest that hospitals are still struggling to translate pilots into large-scale deployments, with only 11% of respondents moving AI solutions into production, according to a new survey.

The CII-PwC India report was released on the basis of a survey of 28 senior healthcare leaders conducted in August. 93 per cent of respondents believed that AI can drive efficiencies, while 64 per cent have already piloted AI applications. However, only 11 per cent have taken AI into production, highlighting the gap between industry interest and actual deployment.

The report said funding is not the primary barrier to AI adoption, merely 7 per cent of respondents identified budget constraints as the biggest reason for AI deployments stalling. Data quality was cited as the biggest hurdle with 36 per cent, followed by change management at 21 per cent and clinician adoption at 14 per cent.

The CII-PwC survey identified data quality as the biggest barrier to stalled AI deployment. Change management and clinician adoption were also identified as challenges.

The Bain-HealthQuad report raised separate concerns about electronic medical record adoption, integration with hospital workflows, regulatory issues and clinical oversight.

How healthcare organisations manage sensitive patient data also plays an important role in scaling AI.

Alongside the AI report, CII released the CII-Deloitte Knowledge Report, Unlocking Data Governance in Alignment with the DPDP Act and Rules.

The report highlights the need for robust data governance practices in healthcare, covering data discovery, privacy and consent management, secure data sharing, cybersecurity preparedness and the responsible use of AI. It outlines a roadmap for healthcare organisations to build trusted, secure and AI-ready digital healthcare systems aligned with India’s evolving data protection framework..."

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[ India healthcare ai boom, AI Healthcare India 2026]

09/12/2026

"Osteoarthritis of the knee, or when the cartilage at the end of the knee bones wears out, is not usually considered a life-threatening disease. But its effects can reach far beyond an aching joint – and women are particularly vulnerable to developing it.

As knee pain and stiffness worsen, patients begin to walk less, stop exercising, and withdraw from activities that they enjoy. Reduced mobility can contribute to weight gain, heart disease, social isolation, and depression.

Researchers have studied menopause and age-related hormonal changes to explain why women are more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis than men. We now know that the story likely begins much earlier in life.

Research at UT Southwestern, led by Paula Hernandez, Ph.D., is uncovering differences in the structure and biology of male and female knee cartilage that may be present from childhood. These findings suggest that protecting women’s knees should not begin at age 50 or 60. It should be a lifelong effort that includes healthy movement, good nutrition, injury-prevention training, and prompt treatment of significant knee injuries.

Our work approaches this challenge from two directions, translating laboratory research into the clinical setting. Orthopedic surgeon Kathleen Keely Boyle, M.D., and her colleagues use the latest research insights to create personalized arthritis prevention and treatment plans for patients.

The goal is to control risk factors early and, when needed, select the most effective treatment option. Depending on the state of the knee cartilage and the patient’s symptoms, treatment can range from lifestyle changes to medication, injections, or knee replacement surgery.

Osteoarthritis develops when cartilage wears down over time. It is the most common disorder affecting joints, with an estimated 33 million Americans living with the degenerative disease.

The knee is one of the joints most commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Inside the knee is articular cartilage – a thin tissue that covers the ends of the bones inside the joint..."

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[ Women Knee Osteoarthritis Risk, Knee Osteoarthritis in Women]

09/11/2026

On September 10, the Supreme Court of India rejected a PIL filed by the Universal Health Organisation against India's HPV vaccination program. The PIL claimed that the HPV vaccination affects fertility in adolescent girls and alleged that the program was being implemented without adequate informed parental consent.

The PIL seeks judicial intervention to ensure the program implemented consistently across the country. The UHO is also asking the government to take responsibility for ensuring that the vaccination drive to be consensual, informed, transparent and accountable.

The PIL was filed by UHO chairperson Dr. Amitav Banerjee, under the Article 32 of the Constitution. It was filed through...

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[ HPV vaccine, fertility in adolescent girls ]

09/10/2026

"Whether the coming flu season is mild or severe could depend less on the virus itself than on how many people get vaccinated.

Starting today, Cedars-Sinai primary care physicians and pediatricians are offering flu shots to patients during scheduled visits. Patients who have been treated by a Cedars-Sinai primary care provider in the past 18 months can schedule a vaccination appointment through My CS-Link at locations in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica and Tarzana.

Vaccination rates have fallen since the height of the pandemic. An estimated 52% of people in the U.S. received a flu shot in 2021, compared with less than 44% during the 2025-2026 flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Meanwhile, the flu continues to take a serious toll, killing about 45,000 people in the U.S. during the 2024-2025 flu season and sending 710,000 people to the hospital.

The Cedars-Sinai Newsroom spoke with Ben-Aderet about what to expect this flu season, when to get the flu shot, how to recognize flu symptoms, how to treat it, and what the newly approved mRNA flu vaccine means for the public.

September and October are a good time to get vaccinated, before flu activity typically picks up in November or December. It takes about two weeks for the body to develop an immune response to the vaccine.

The vaccine is recommended for eligible adults and children older than 6 months, according to physician organizations like the American Medical Association. When available, a high-dose flu vaccine is best for those 65 and older because immune response to vaccines can decline with age..."

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[ Flu Vaccination Rates 2026, Low Flu Vaccination Rates]

09/10/2026

"Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a possible reason why metastatic medullary thyroid cancer causes abnormal bone growth, pointing to a new opportunity to detect and monitor bone metastases in patients.

The study, published today in Cell Reports Medicine, was led by Theresa Guise, M.D., professor of Endocrine Neoplasia and Hormonal Disorders. The researchers discovered that cancer cells with RET mutations produce higher levels of the OPG protein, which disrupts the balance of bone renewal, blocking destruction and favoring the accumulation of bone. The findings suggest that measuring OPG levels via blood tests could identify and monitor patients that develop aggressive disease.

Medullary thyroid cancer is a rare and silent cancer formed from thyroid C cells that help control calcium metabolism. Patients often do not show any symptoms until the disease is in advanced stages, and roughly half of all cases are caused by mutations in the RET oncogene.

While many patients initially respond to treatment, many also develop metastases. These cancers can metastasize to the bone, resulting in excessive bone accumulation, which is distinct from other thyroid cancers that typically cause bone destruction. These patients often experience pain, fractures and other complications that affect quality of life and survival, but the underlying process behind this abnormal bone formation is largely unknown.

The researchers developed preclinical models carrying two common RET mutations associated with aggressive disease. When the cancer cells grew in bone, they caused an increase in bone formation and mineralization while also reducing the activity of osteoclasts, the cells responsible for breaking down and removing old bone.

The researchers identified a key driver of these effects, osteoprotegerin (OPG), which is a naturally occurring protein that controls the development of osteoclasts. When too much OPG was present, osteoclast activity dropped..."

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[ Blood Test Monitor Thyroid Cancer , Bone Metastasis Blood Test]

09/09/2026

"Bhopal, September 8, 2026: As intern doctors marched towards the residence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Bhopal demanding a higher stipend, police used water cannons, triggering a wider protest which led to a boycott of routine outpatient services at government hospitals.

The doctors, including interns from Gandhi Medical College and Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal, are demanding that their monthly stipend be increased from ₹14,337 to at least ₹30,000.

Interns protesting over their stipend demands tried to march towards the Chief Minister's residence on September 7. A confrontation followed as police stopped them from moving ahead.

Reports said police had placed barricades around Hamidia Hospital and nearby areas before the march.

The interns attempted to go past the barricades but were halted by police near Moti Masjid Square.

Police then used water cannons to stop the protesters.

Bhaskar English reported that police stopped the doctors around 200 metres before the Chief Minister's residence. The report said one student was injured after being hit by the water cannon. Other injuries were also reported during the police action, although the exact number and nature of these injuries have not been independently confirmed through publicly available official medical records.

The protesting doctors also alleged that police assaulted them and carried out a lathi-charge. These allegations have been raised by the protesters and medical organisations, while the exact circumstances surrounding the alleged use of force are now part of an official inquiry.

The water cannon action prompted Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla to order an inquiry into the incident.

According to a report citing an order issued by the Bhopal Police Commissioner's Office, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone-2, Vikas Sahwal, has been appointed as the inquiry officer.

The inquiry will examine the events surrounding the September 7 protest near the gate of Hamidia Hospital, including the use of water cannons..."

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[ Bhopal intern doctor protest, doctor Intern Stipend Hike]

09/08/2026

"In the latest sign that consensus is building toward reframing how the country treats a condition long dismissed as a routine inconvenience solved with a trip to the eyeglass counter, the American Medical Association recently passed a resolution backing formal classification of nearsightedness as a disease including by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — to ensure children and adolescents have access to appropriate treatments and insurance coverage. The resolution also calls for increased public health education and improved screening in children.

This new policy direction mirrors a global effort the American Academy of Ophthalmology launched back in 2021. The Academy alerted the world to the rising global public health crisis of nearsightedness, or myopia, with the publication of a white paper, Reducing the Global Burden of Myopia by Delaying the Onset of Myopia and Reducing Myopic Progression in Children. It was the first effort to coordinate a global health initiative to spread education and foster collaboration to improve treatments.

The numbers behind the push are stark. In America, the number of nearsighted people has nearly doubled over the last 50 years to about 41.6 percent of the population, according to the National Eye Institute. The World Health Organization predicts that, if the current trend continues, half of the world’s population will be nearsighted by 2050 — with up to one-fifth at an increased risk of blindness due to complications of high myopia (severe nearsightedness). That matters because high myopia is not merely a matter of thicker glasses. It carries a meaningfully elevated risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts and myopic maculopathy — complications that can cause permanent vision loss..."

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[ Nearsightedness Disease Classification]

09/08/2026

"A liver disease affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide is not a single illness but five biologically distinct subtypes, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Each carries different risks for heart disease, liver failure, cancer and the need for liver transplantation. The study, published in Nature Communications and conducted in collaboration with scientists at Virginia Tech, shows that metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease has multiple pathways — some tied to obesity and diabetes, others driven by inherited genetic factors. Notably, genetic subtypes are associated with a higher risk of progression to advanced liver disease, including in patients without typical metabolic risk factors. The findings could help identify high-risk patients earlier and guide more precise screening and personalized treatment.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, occurs when fat builds up in the liver. It often develops without symptoms but can progress to inflammation, scarring and irreversible damage. It is a leading cause of cirrhosis, liver cancer and transplantation worldwide.

To uncover these subtypes, researchers integrated genetic sequencing with detailed clinical data from more than 4,600 patients with the disease. The dataset spanned a wide range of measures — from liver enzymes, body mass index and lipid levels to coexisting conditions such as diabetes, depression and sleep apnea. Using advanced computational modeling, the team identified groups of patients who shared underlying biological signals, defining distinct subtypes of the disease..."

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[Five Liver Disease Subtypes]

09/07/2026

"A Rutgers-led international collaboration has identified 36 genes that substantially raise the risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and chronic tic disorders – providing what two researchers said is the most detailed biological understanding of how these conditions develop – and how they might eventually be treated.

OCD is characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, while chronic tic disorders, including Tourette syndrome, involve sudden, repeated movements or vocalizations that are difficult to control. Together, the conditions affect millions worldwide, often beginning in childhood, and frequently co-occur within the same individuals and families, according to the National Institutes of Health.

“In the past we knew about a couple of strong genes, so there were few opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry to develop drugs,” said Jay Tischfield, a pioneer in the study of Tourette syndrome and an emeritus Distinguished Professor in the Department of Genetics at Rutgers, and a senior coauthor of the study. “Now you’ve got over 30 targets, and that opens up new possibilities for treatment development.”

The study analyzed DNA from nearly 4,000 people diagnosed with OCD, chronic tic disorders such as Tourette syndrome or both conditions. Researchers focused on rare mutations that disrupt genes that help build and operate the brain.

Many of the newly identified genes are shared between OCD and chronic tic disorders. The findings help explain why the conditions often occur together in the same people and families. At the biological level, the disorders appear to involve many of the same brain pathways.

“These genes don’t act individually,” said Tischfield, who, along with Heiman is also affiliated with Rutgers’ Human Genetics Institute of New Jersey. “They act in networks. And now you can target whole networks, which will make it easier to design new therapies.”

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[ OCD Genetic Risk Factors]

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