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World Hepatitis Day 2026: Hidden hepatitis C risks among young adults
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World Hepatitis Day 2026: Hidden hepatitis C risks among young adults

For many young adults, Hepatitis C feels like a disease from another era, or one associated only with extreme risk factors and older generations. It is rarely part of everyday health conversations. Unlike illnesses that announce themselves through visible symptoms, Hepatitis C often stays silent for years, quietly progressing in the background. That silence is precisely what makes it dangerous. Medical experts warn that many people continue to think Hepatitis C affects only injection drug users or individuals with obvious medical vulnerabilities. In reality, exposure can happen in ways that feel surprisingly ordinary, through unregulated tattoo studios, improperly sterilised cosmetic procedures, shared grooming tools, unsafe injections, or healthcare exposures that may have happened years...
Apple Could Owe Some Users up to $5,000 Each in This Class Action Lawsuit
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Apple Could Owe Some Users up to $5,000 Each in This Class Action Lawsuit

Apple is no stranger to class action lawsuits. The company had to pay customers $50 million over its infamous "butterfly keyboards," and $250 million over the AI features it promised to ship with certain iPhones but didn't. (Many of those features, by the way, are now coming out this year.) But in all my time covering Apple lawsuits, I'm not sure I've ever seen a potential payout this huge. As reported by The Times, Apple is facing a $32.5 billion class action lawsuit, though the actual suit might be even more notable than the sum. Why is Apple being sued?As The Times reports, the basis for the lawsuit surrounds Apple's collection of biometric data, specifically the data it collected from Illinois citizens. The suit claims Apple violated Illinois law by collecting these users' biometric da...
Ariana Grande says choice to step back comes from an ’empowered’ place – National
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Ariana Grande says choice to step back comes from an ’empowered’ place – National

Ariana Grande has addressed the news that she will be stepping back from the spotlight and leaving the West End production of Sunday in the Park With George directly with her fans, following intense online speculation. While on stage in Chicago during the first of a three-show stint of her Eternal Sunshine Tour, the 33-year-old took a few moments to speak to the crowd, saying Monday night: “The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing. It is something that I had decided to plan … quietly, a long time ago.” 5:02 Influencer who rushed Ariana Grande gets kicked out of Lady Gaga concert ...
Harshad Chopda’s finale sacrifice for Shivangi Joshi sparks emotional showdown
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Harshad Chopda’s finale sacrifice for Shivangi Joshi sparks emotional showdown

Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi's bond in Lock Upp took an emotional turn after the actor made a selfless sacrifice to keep his close friend in the game. In a dramatic finale-week twist, Harshad gave up his own chance to secure a place in the grand finale, choosing instead to protect Shivangi from elimination. The unexpected decision stunned fellow contestants and left viewers divided over whether it was an act of genuine friendship or an emotional gameplay strategy. Harshad Chopda gives up his finalist spot to Shivangi Joshi The high-stakes task offered contestants an opportunity to book a direct berth in the finale. As the challenge intensified, Harshad was presented with a difficult choice to fight for his own position or sacrifice his opportunity to save Shivangi. Without hesitation,...
WhatsApp Just Added Five New Group Chat Features, Including ‘@All’
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WhatsApp Just Added Five New Group Chat Features, Including ‘@All’

On Tuesday, WhatsApp announced a handful of new features and changes for its app. But unlike the usual feature updates, these changes are specifically for group chats. In total, WhatsApp has five new updates for your groups, one of which will make it much easier to get the entire chat's attention. Here's what's new: WhatsApp finally gets an "@all" function Credit: WhatsApp If you've ever used Slack, Google Chat, or any messaging platform with an "@all" function, you know how useful (and potentially disruptive) it can be. By typing "@all" as part of your message, you can force everyone in the group chat to receive a notification for your text. I...
Gujarat sees steady rise in lung cancer cases, tobacco remains key risk factor
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Gujarat sees steady rise in lung cancer cases, tobacco remains key risk factor

The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) has recorded a steady increase in lung cancer cases over the past five years, registering 4,830 patients between 2021 and 2025, as health authorities marked World Lung Cancer Day by urging people to quit tobacco and seek early screening.  According to figures released by GCRI, the institute treated 813 lung cancer patients in 2021, 865 in 2022, 933 in 2023, 1,086 in 2024 and 1,133 in 2025. Of the total patients registered during the five years, 3,931 (81.4 per cent) were men and 899 (18.6 per cent) were women. The awareness initiative was launched as the state government reiterated its commitment to providing treatment for serious illnesses, including cancer. The institute cited the GLOBOCAN 2022 report, which estimates that India records...
Pamela Serena recalls feeling uncomfortable during fight with Ram Kapoor
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Pamela Serena recalls feeling uncomfortable during fight with Ram Kapoor

Akanksha Choudhary and Pamela Serena were evicted from Lock Upp 2 in a dual eviction. Before her eviction, Pamela got into an ugly fight with Varun (Laila) and Ram Kapoor. In an exclusive chat with mid-day, she opened up about Hina Khan calling her fake, Ram Kapoor making her uncomfortable, and her bond with Akanksha Chamola. Pamela on Hina and Uorfi Recalling her interaction with Hina Khan and Uorfi Javed during a special segment on the show, Pamela Serena said she was hurt by their reaction after she asked a question during a task. Source link
How to Finally Sync Your Fitbit Data to Apple Health
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How to Finally Sync Your Fitbit Data to Apple Health

While Fitbits are a favorite option for go-to fitness trackers—they're thin, unobtrusive, and cheap—its app, Google Health, has always had its problems. However, things might be turning around. The Google Health app has finally received an update that lets it send data to Apple Health. Google Health (formerly known as the Fitbit app) could always pull in fitness, sleep, and wellness stats directly from devices like Fitbit trackers. However, Fitbit devices have historically lacked any built-in way t...
MP baby in critical condition weighing 860 gm makes remarkable recovery
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MP baby in critical condition weighing 860 gm makes remarkable recovery

A baby girl born prematurely at just 860 grams and admitted in a critical condition to a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh has been discharged after nearly two months, with her weight rising to 1.4 kg, officials have said. Medical experts said babies born after a full-term pregnancy usually weigh between 2.5 kg and 3.5 kg. The baby was born at home on May 30 in the 25th week of pregnancy and was admitted to the Special Newborn Care Unit of Ratlam district hospital around eight hours later in a critical condition, Civil Surgeon Dr A P Singh said on Thursday. "Babies born at 25 weeks of gestation with very low birth weight face a significantly higher risk of serious health complications," he said. Because of the premature birth, the baby's lungs were not fully developed and she had d...
Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical, to take break from public eye – National
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Ariana Grande pulls out of West End musical, to take break from public eye – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break from the intense scrutiny she faces. Grande had been due to star alongside her “Wicked” co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s “Sunday in the Park With George” at the Barbican theater in 2027.Empire Street Productions said Sunday that Grande will no longer be part of the London production. A representative for Grande told People magazine that the 33-year-old singer “will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine Tour.”“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both h...