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Alexei A Navalny, a prominent anti-corruption crusader and leader of the Opposition in Russia, has been sentenced to an additional 19 years in prison on charges of supporting "extremism." This latest ruling is seen as part of an intensified crackdown on dissent in the country.

Low back pain has become a global health crisis, affecting over 600 million people worldwide and ranking as the primary cause of disability. The alarming projection, based on a June 2023 study published in The Lancet Rheumatology, suggests that the number of individuals suffering from lower back pain could escalate to a staggering 843 million by 2050. This distressing trend calls for immediate action to address the burden of this condition, which can be significantly reduced through targeted efforts and preventive strategies.

IVF (In-vitro- fertilisation) has evolved as a profit-generating industry. India is the third-largest consumer of IVF treatment in the world after China and Japan. Today, it does somewhere around 2,50,000 cycles annually in over 1,750 IVF centres. Each cycle averages at around 2,500 dollars, which makes the current industry size to be about 625 million dollars. With this growing pace, India has the potential to become the world’s capital for IVF treatment in next couple of years.

A recent survey conducted by Pew Research Center reveals that despite facing income challenges, most Black adults in the United States remain optimistic about their financial future. While many feel they currently lack enough income for the life they desire, they believe that their situation will improve over time. The survey highlights differences in perceptions based on income levels and educational attainment among Black Americans.

: A new study from Australia reveals that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is most successful when eggs are harvested in the summer. The research suggests that the season of egg collection can significantly influence live birth rates, with eggs collected in summer showing a 31% live birth rate compared to 26% in autumn. While the exact cause is unknown, environmental factors such as sunlight duration may play a role in egg development. Further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms, but patients may consider collecting eggs during summer months based on these findings.

The Indian tourism industry is experiencing a significant recovery as foreign tourist arrivals during January-April 2023 witnessed a remarkable surge of 166% compared to the same period in 2022. The easing of travel restrictions, India's growing popularity as a tourist destination, and a robust economy attributed to this positive trend. The Union Tourism Minister highlighted the achievements at the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting, expressing optimism that India's inbound travel will reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023.

A study led by McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences highlights the importance of consuming a combination of six key foods to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, fish, and whole-fat dairy products were found to be crucial in preventing heart attacks and strokes. The research, conducted globally, emphasizes the significance of a healthy diet and offers various options to achieve it.

Contradictory to its objective of poverty reduction, the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) investment in hospitals in India have failed to fulfil their obligation of providing free healthcare to economically disadvantaged patients.

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetic nephropathy significantly contributes to the burden of kidney diseases worldwide. By 2030 India will become the world capital of diabetic nephropathy.  Through vigilant management and adherence to treatment strategies, individuals with diabetes can minimize the risk of developing nephropathy or slow its progression.

The world in another thirty years would see an alarming rise in diabetes with about 1.3 billion people of all ages living with diabetes.