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‘Black fungus’ plaguing India amid COVID-19 crisis

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May 21, 2021

A deadly rise in the number of people presenting to India’s hospitals with a so-called “black fungus” has prompted health authorities to consider declaring an epidemic.

This week, the country’s Health Ministry wrote to each of India’s 29 states and asked them to declare the outbreak as an epidemic.

In doing this, the ministry will be able to closely monitor the situation and allow for more coordinated responses and treatment plans.

The previously rare black fungus infection has a mortality rate of 50%, and health officials are seeing thousands of cases in both recovered and recovering Covid-19 patients.

This has prompted doctors to question whether there is a link between the infection and the steroids used to treat Covid symptoms.

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TikTok’s fate in the United States

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May 3, 2024

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TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

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The ongoing alcohol related research many ignore

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May 2, 2024

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New research shows the impact of alcohol on our gut microbiome.

Alcohol affects gut microbes, potentially leading to gut imbalance and heightened cravings.

Research suggests moderate drinkers have healthier gut microbiomes. While red wine consumption may enhance gut diversity, similar benefits can be found in plant-based and fermented foods. Dysbiosis may worsen addiction, highlighting the need for holistic approaches to treatment.

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How AI is leveraging Amazon’s fast production

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May 2, 2024

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Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates.

Amazon reported better-than-expected results for the last quarter, surpassing analysts’ estimates, driven by strong performance in its cloud computing and AI.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Veronica Dudo discuss.