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Every day, millions of Indians use the ₹ symbol without knowing a Tamil Nadu scholar designed it. D Udaya Kumar's winning entry in 2010 gave India's currency a global identity that now appears everywhere from phone keyboards to stock market screens.
New research reveals that a simple genetic test could identify who benefits most from vitamin D supplements to prevent diabetes. For people with specific gene variants, daily vitamin D reduced diabetes risk by nearly one-fifth.
New research shows people with low vitamin D face 33% higher hospitalization rates for respiratory infections. The discovery offers a simple way to strengthen your immune system during flu season.
A major trial found vitamin D didn't stop COVID infections, but it may help reduce lingering symptoms weeks later. The discovery could offer hope to millions still struggling with long COVID.
A 16-year study of nearly 800 adults found that maintaining healthy vitamin D levels may cut Alzheimer's risk in half. The simple solution could be as easy as getting more sunlight or taking a supplement.
Scientists discovered that higher vitamin D levels in middle age are linked to fewer toxic protein tangles in the brain 16 years later. The finding offers hope that something as simple as sunshine, fish, or supplements could help protect against Alzheimer's.
A major clinical trial revealed that high-dose vitamin D didn't prevent severe COVID, but researchers discovered an unexpected clue that could help millions still battling long COVID symptoms.
A major study of 1,747 COVID patients found that vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of developing long COVID by up to 4%. While it didn't help during acute infection, researchers discovered an encouraging link to fewer lingering symptoms months later.
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New research shows that people with type 2 diabetes are often low in key nutrients, with vitamin D topping the list. The findings could help millions manage their health better through simple dietary changes.
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A meteorologist's risky forecast convinced General Eisenhower to delay D-Day by 24 hours, likely saving thousands of lives and changing the course of World War II. The new film "Pressure" tells the true story of James Stagg, the Scottish scientist who stood firm against conflicting predictions. #
A Kirkland biotechnology company just hit a major milestone that could bring hope to thousands living with a rare liver disease. The FDA has accepted EIT Pharma's new drug application for treating chronic hepatitis D.
A groundbreaking combination therapy has left nearly 9 in 10 hepatitis D patients with no detectable virus after two years of treatment. The results could transform care for a disease that often leads to liver failure within five years.
Nearly 20 years after France first applied, the historic D-Day landing beaches in Normandy could finally earn UNESCO World Heritage status this July. The decision honors sites where Allied forces turned the tide of World War II in 1944.
The beaches where Allied forces changed the course of World War II just received one of the world's highest honors. UNESCO has officially added Normandy's D-Day landing sites to its World Heritage List, ensuring these symbols of courage and freedom will be protected for generations.
Six of the last surviving D-Day veterans journeyed back to Normandy this week to honor the 82nd anniversary of the historic invasion that liberated Europe. World leaders joined them at the beaches where 160,000 Allied troops landed on June 6, 1944.
Therapists at DePaul University are running group therapy sessions through Dungeons & Dragons, helping students work through grief, trauma, and anxiety while rolling dice and slaying dragons. Research shows the beloved game builds confidence, problem-solving skills, and social connections that translate to real-world mental health gains.
A psychologist in Australia created a simplified version of Dungeons and Dragons that's helping neurodivergent children develop confidence and friendships. Research shows kids who played the game improved in social skills, resilience, and emotional regulation.
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is choosing bedtimes over red carpets, teaching his children that character matters more than celebrity. His approach centers on independence, gratitude, and letting kids chart their own path.
Classmates called him names and said "boys don't wear ghungroo," but Kumar Sharma kept practicing Kathak anyway. Years later, the same dance that once invited ridicule brought him to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup opening ceremony.
Twenty years after beating childhood leukemia, Chandan Kumar is now helping shape one of the world's largest studies on young cancer survivors. His work in India ensures thousands of children who beat cancer get the lifelong care they deserve.
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