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Pasig City has teamed up with The Medical City and Rizal Medical Center to launch the Pasig Alliance for Organ Donation and Sharing (PAODS), a groundbreaking program to improve organ transplant access. This partnership aims to streamline donor identification and management, reducing waitlist deaths and saving more lives. The collaboration marks a major step in making life-saving organ transplants more accessible to residents. Officials plan to expand the program citywide, enhancing public and private healthcare coordination.

Millions worldwide suffer from 'sitting disease,' a modern epidemic fueled by prolonged inactivity. This lifestyle drastically raises risks of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, as highlighted by global health experts including the WHO. Despite regular exercise, long hours of sitting independently harm metabolic health, making daily movement crucial. Experts urge at least 25 minutes of brisk walking daily to combat these risks and reduce premature deaths. The challenge now is for individuals and policymakers to create environments that promote active living and break the sedentary cycle.

Kerala faces a dangerous heat wave that disproportionately threatens the elderly and those with chronic kidney disease. Experts warn that heat stress and dehydration can cause severe health complications, especially for patients on multiple medications. With body temperature regulation impaired in older adults, urgent measures are needed to protect these high-risk groups as temperatures soar.

The Kerala education minister has confirmed that the SSLC exam results will be announced in May, with the Plus Two results scheduled for May 25. This timeline provides clarity for thousands of students awaiting their scores. The timely release is crucial for students planning their next academic steps. Officials assure smooth processing as the dates approach.

Scientists have engineered immune cells to become more powerful and precise in attacking cancer. By tweaking signaling components and briefly suppressing the cells with a drug, they significantly enhanced their tumor-fighting ability. This breakthrough paves the way for safer, more effective cancer therapies. Researchers now aim to translate these findings into clinical trials.