Miscellany

New York: Although the impact of inhaling polluted air on the lungs is well known, now the researchers have revealed that it can pose a serious threat to brain health as well. The study, published in the journal Chemical &…
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Angul: A rare instance of devotion for Guru was witnessed today in Angul of Odisha. Two disciples were seen carrying their mentor on a sling on the National Highway. They will walk on foot a distance of about 498 kilometres. As per…
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New Delhi: Since the nationwide lockdown was implemented in India over two months back, parents and children are spending more time on various screens at home which is seriously affecting their health, resulting in eye pain, watery eyes,…
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New Delhi: As many as 38.8 per cent people in the national capital and the neighbouring areas reported visiting hospitals due to respiratory discomfort in the past one year, according to a survey released here on Thursday. These people…
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Varanasi: The panic button, devised by an electronics and communication engineer, is set to play an important role in tackling domestic violence. On being pressed, it would alert the police or people nearby about violence. Developed by…
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New Delhi: The world has changed and so have the ways in which we communicate and connect with each other. The current need of social distancing is propelling the transformation of the traditional classroom into virtual/digital learning.…
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New York: A new trial has found that convalescent plasma therapy is a safe treatment option for patients with severe Covid-19 synptoms, say researchers as globally the coronavirus infection has affected over 6 lakh people and at least half…
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Srinagar: In Kashmir doctors and psychologists are providing online counselling to those suffering from lockdown-induced depression. The J&K administration has created a Whatsapp group to help Kashmiris battling depression. The…
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New Delhi: A week after cyclone 'Amphan' wreaked havoc in West Bengal, the country is now bracing to face another cyclone which is headed towards the coastline of Maharashtra and Gujarat. 'Nisarga', which is currently brewing in the…
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Tokyo: Chemotherapy combined with the drug "rituximab" coupled with the treatment for secondary Central Nervous System (CNS) problem has shown promising results for patients suffering from a rare subtype of Lymphoma, also known as blood…
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London: Researchers have reported high incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with severe Covid-19 in an intensive care unit in France. This may indicate the need for systematic anticoagulant therapy in these patients as a…
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Do you think coronavirus, which has claimed the lives of 364,000 people globally, is the deadliest virus the world has ever seen? Well, according to American nutritionist Dr Michael Greger, diseases harboured by poultry such as avian flu…
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New York: Researchers have found that despite containing essential nutrients, dairy products do not benefit lumbar spine or femoral neck bone density, nor do they protect against fracture risk in women. The study, based on data from…
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