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New Delhi: In the last 24 hours, India reported 1,549 new Covid-19 cases and 31 deaths, the Union Health Ministry announced on Monday. The new fatalities increased the nationwide death toll to 5,16,510. Following a continuous downward trend, India’s active caseload has further declined to 25,106 on Monday, constituting 0.06 per cent of the country’s […]
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Washington: According to researchers at UC San Francisco, people who are gifted with genes that pack the benefits of slumber into an efficient time window, show psychological resilience and resistance to neurodegenerative conditions that may fend off neurological disease. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘iScience’. “There’s a dogma in the […]
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Washington: Researchers have discovered a new form of ice, which could have implications for our understanding of distant, water-rich planets. The findings of the study were published in the journal ‘Physical Review B’. Solid water, or ice, is like many other materials in that it can form different solid materials based on variable temperatures and […]
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London: Researchers have discovered a pioneering chemical technique that could develop new treatments for cancer and other diseases. The findings of the study were published in the ‘Journal of Medicinal Chemistry’.Members of the Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology, based at the University of Leicester, used proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) as a ‘bridge’ to […]
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Hyderabad: Tomato bath or upma udipi style is a flavourful and healthy breakfast recipe. A traditional and regular recipe in South India, it is also referred to as tomato upma and tastes tangy and super good. Tomato bath is generally made with suji (semolina) and can also be made with rice. A must recipe on […]
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Brussels: As per research, 76 per cent of heart attack patients with dyspnoea or fatigue as their main symptom are alive at one year compared to 94 per cent of those with chest pain as the predominant feature. The findings of the research were presented at ESC Acute Cardiovascular Care 2022, a scientific congress of […]
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The findings of the research were presented at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
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Washington: A new study has revealed that people with diabetes who eat less processed foods at night might live longer. The study was published in ‘The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism’. Mealtimes should be in line with the biological clock–a natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats every 24 hours. Health […]
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Sendai: A team of researchers at Tohuku University has developed a simple-lab-based system for growing human muscle cells that are capable of vigorously contracting. The team has used the model to investigate the properties of muscle cells from patients with sporadic inclusion body mitosis (sIBM). The research was published in the journal, ‘Scientific Reports’. sIBM […]
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Geneva: Scientists from the University of Geneva have identified a key protein in flies, and also in mice, which plays a protective role against Parkinson’s disease and could be a new therapeutic target. The study was published in the journal, ‘Nature Communication’. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the destruction of a specific […]
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New Delhi: Whether we want to accept it or not, biologically men and women are very different. One of the important differences is in the way men and women use and store fat. Men on average have about 3 per cent essential fat as part of their composition – women have 12 per cent. Essential […]
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New Delhi: Daytime is when our skin requires the most attention – sun exposure, long hours of air conditioning at work, and a variety of other external factors all contribute to skin problems! Following the success of its highly effective serums, Nykaa SKINRX enters a new category by introducing a new line of Day Moisturisers […]
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Hyderabad: A survey on sleep disorders and obstructive sleep apnea conducted by Hyderabad-based Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) Hospitals has indicated that 47 per cent of the individuals who participated in the survey were not getting enough sleep, which impacted their quality of life. The survey titled ‘Sleep Disorders and Obstructive Sleep Apnea’, which covered […]
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The cuisine for the food festival has been specially curated by chefs Gaurav and Dilnaz Baig, who come with the culinary wisdom of the Nizam era.
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New Delhi: Holi, one of India’s most popular cultural festivals, is enthusiastically celebrated by people all over the country. The festival heralds the arrival of spring and the end of winter, and it serves as a gathering place for loved ones. It is traditionally celebrated with colour and involves water play, following the Holashtak bonfire […]
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New Delhi: As pet parents, despite the incredible excitement it holds for us, Holi is not at all intended for our pets. Holi is a festival of colours, music, sweets, and, all too often, the kind of unbridled revelry we’re all too accustomed to. This is especially difficult for our pets, who aren’t used to […]
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London: Researchers have demonstrated how the induction of brain inflammation accounts for neurological damage that can lead to the onset of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease in Covid-19 patients. The study, published in the journal Molecular Neurobiology, describes how the spike protein used by the coronavirus to enter human cells can have a similar effect on […]
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The sudden demise of the iconic Bollywood disco singer Bappi Lahiri has caused a buzz. The pertinent question is, Can a person succumb to death in his/her sleep?
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Hyderabad: Fashion Yatra which returned to enthrall the city’s fashionistas and trendsetters was a great success. Held at Taj Krishna, Kamini Saraf’s Fashion Yatra was a day-long celebration of fashion and style. Speaking about the event, Kamini Saraf said, “Over the years, Fashion Yatra has emerged as a brand in its own right, successfully conducting […]
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New York: Increasing temperatures caused by human made climate change and rise in carbon dioxide levels are likely to drive trees, grasses, weeds to produce more pollen, resulting in longer and more intense allergy seasons, according to a study. The research from the University of Michigan showed that by the end of this century, pollen […]
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Washington: While Covid-19 has been generally mild on children, the Omicron wave had a significant effect on them, with an increase in infection and hospitalisation. Now physicians at Boston Children’s Hospital, US, have found manifestation of a previously unrecognised complication of Covid-19 in young children: croup – a type of respiratory illness characterised with barking […]
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Washington: According to a new study, the time of day that people with diabetes eat certain foods might be just as important to their well-being as portion size and calories. The findings of the study were published in ‘The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism’. Mealtimes should be in line with the biological clock–a natural, […]
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New York: Scientists at the University of Texas have developed a vaccine that could protect against the deadly Nipah virus in just three days. Nipah is a zoonotic virus (transmitted from animals to humans), which can be spread through contaminated food or directly between humans on exposure to secretions. The virus had three outbreaks in […]
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Washington: According to a new study, exposure to ozone gas air pollution has been linked to symptoms of depression in adolescents. The study, published in the journal ‘Developmental Psychology’, is the first to link ozone levels to the development of depression in adolescents over time. Ozone is a gas that is produced when various pollutants […]