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1.3 bn people had liver disease globally in 2023: Lancet study

16/04/2026
A staggering 1.3 billion people worldwide battled metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in 2023, a 143% surge since 1990. Projections indicate this figure could reach 1.8 billion by 2050, fueled by obesity and lifestyle shifts.

Nothing stops her: Autistic girl finished primary school at 5, earned a master’s at 11, now aims for NASA to help colonise Mars

15/04/2026
A young Mexican girl, Adhara Perez Sanchez, diagnosed with autism, is captivating the world with her rapid academic achievements. She completed primary school at five and earned a master's in engineering by eleven, boasting an IQ of 162. Driven by a passion for space, Adhara dreams of working at NASA and contributing to Mars colonization efforts.

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