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Singapore: The overall risk of myopericarditis – a type of heart inflammation – following a Covid-19 vaccination is rare and is comparable to or lower than the risk following non-Covid shots, confirms a study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. Researchers from National University Hospital, Singapore examined international databases, looking at more than 400 million […]
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Hyderabad: Whether it’s the fluffy and opinionated Fat Louie from ‘The Princess Diaries’ or the wise and all-knowing Pluto from ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, our pets are our besties for life. They know us better than anyone, and that’s why they make the perfect wingmate for our dating profiles too! As per Tinder’s Future of Dating […]
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Hyderabad: The history of Modern Indian Art is decorated with exquisite oeuvres by several important modernists who amalgamated the western and traditional Indian norms to create a unique and hybrid artistic idiom. With the birthdays of several important modernists, April is truly a ‘Month of Masters’ of Modern Indian Art. This celebration starts with the […]
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New Delhi: Even mild or moderate COVID-19 illness could change the level of proteins related to male reproductive function that may impair fertility, according to a small study led by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. The research, published last week in the journal ACS Omega, analysed protein levels in semen of […]
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London: A study has revealed that around 180,000 avoidable deaths over 14 years in fast-growing tropical cities were caused by a rapid rise in emerging air pollution. The study was published in the journal, ‘Science Advances’. Scientists have revealed rapid degradation in air quality and increases in urban exposure to air pollutants hazardous to health. […]
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San Francisco: According to a new study, follow-up care after an asthma-related visit to the emergency department may help prevent future visits for children. The study was published in the journal, ‘Academic Pediatrics’. Past studies on the relationship between asthma-related visits to the emergency department and follow-up found either no protective effect or that follow-up […]
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Babraham: Scientists at Babraham Institute have developed a new technique for rejuvenating skin cells. This technique has allowed scientists to rewind the cellular biological clock by around 30 years according to molecular measures, significantly longer than previous reprogramming methods. The results of the research were published in the journal, ‘eLife’. Scientists have been able to […]
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Melbourne: Research has identified five childhood risk factors that can predict stroke and heart attacks in adulthood after being tracked for up to half a century in the world’s largest international prospective cardiovascular disease study. The results of the study were published in the journal, ‘New England Journal of Medicine.’ Researchers found body mass index […]
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New York: Intake of zero-sugar food and beverages like yoghurt and diet soda may not be good for health as projected as they can impair your liver’s ability to flush out toxins, according to a study. The study, led by a team at the Medical College of Wisconsin in the US, examined two sugar substitutes […]
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Hyderabad: Summer is the season to make papads at home without much effort instead of purchasing from the market. This tangy Tomato flavoured papad recipe makes for a flavourful and delightful evening snack and can even perk up your simple meal every day. Papads are deep fried until crisp or even dry roasted on direct […]
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Hyderabad: Rheumatoid Arthritis is often considered a problem of adults but experts say even children are at risk of being affected. This was among the issues that came up for discussion at the two-day Rheumatology conference held at the KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad here. “Rheumatology is not understood even by the general public. Children cannot express […]
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London: A team of scientists have for the first time discovered microplastics in live human lungs, a finding that indicates we are inhaling the dangerous substances without knowledge that can have a major impact on our respiratory health. Micro-plastic pollution is one of the most crucial environmental issues in recent times. The latest finding comes […]
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Texas: According to a study led by Texas A&M University, exposure to pollution during pregnancy can have many adverse effects in infants and children that can even extend into adulthood. The results of the study were published in the journal, ‘Antioxidants’. Air pollution exposure is associated with an increased risk of low birth weight, preterm […]
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Chennai: Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who is in the family way, says that preparing for motherhood can be beautiful but messy. Taking to Instagram, the popular actress, who has earmarked a space for herself in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries, wrote, “Let’s face it, preparing for motherhood can be beautiful, but messy. One moment […]
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Hyderabad: A study by Prof. Amitabha Chattopadhyay’s group at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology has unravelled the basis for side-effects of cholesterol-lowering drug statins. Statins are one of the top selling drugs worldwide and are used for lowering cholesterol in patients with high blood cholesterol. Statins have been reported to give rise to […]
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Toronto: Patients with kidney disease may have an increased risk of cancer and may be more likely to die from cancer, suggests a new study. The study, published in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, indicated that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be at increased risk for cancer and CKD may also be […]
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Hyderabad: It’s Ramzan time and although that means long hours of fasting, it also brings all the delicious Iftar food to devour. Lamakaan is holding an Iftar food festival to celebrate the season. The open cultural space has introduced an iftar special buffet for its visitors for Rs 200. The special spread includes traditional favourites […]
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Hyderabad: Hyderabadi food blogger Dr. Ahmed Ashfaq, whose Instagram handle @dr.foodiehyd has 176k followers, is all set to host ‘Jashn-E-Bazaar: The Great Hyderabad Expo’ in the city on April 17. You can apparently experience an amazing shopping experience at Jashn-E-Bazaar including an amazing collection of modest clothing and ethnic wear. Exquisite jewellery designs will be […]
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New Delhi: The increase in the number of people dying prematurely from exposure to air pollution was highest in cities in South Asia. In India it caused an estimated 1,00,000 premature deaths in Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Surat, Pune and Ahmedabad, according to a study. Around 1,80,000 avoidable deaths over 14 years in fast-growing […]
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Hyderabad: Telugu actor Neha Shetty joined the 5th anniversary celebrations of Kalasha Fine Jewels as the guest of honour. A ‘Coffee Table Book’ – a first-of-its-kind by any jeweller — was launched on the occasion. The ‘Coffee Table Book’, which talks about the Caps Gold journey (Kalasha Fine Jewels is a flagship outlet of Caps […]
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Hyderabad: Ram Navami, the birth of Lord Ram, is celebrated across the country with devotion. And people prepare specific dishes for the day with every State has its own specialities. In Telangana, it is beautiful to see how different traditions come together. Given that the festival falls during the hot summer season, the cuisine ensures […]
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Toronto: Regular use of viagra, used to treat erectile dysfunction, can harm your vision leaving you blind, a study has claimed. Researchers from the University of British Columbia in Canada have found that people regularly taking the common erectile dysfunction pill may be at increased risk of sudden losses of vision, flashes of light, and […]
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New Delhi: A staggering 41 per cent of Indian employees left their jobs during the past year, indicating that the great reshuffle is here to stay as the last two years of the pandemic have fundamentally changed how we define the role of work in our lives, a new Microsoft report showed on Friday. Two […]
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New Delhi: Whenever we talk about health, the first image that comes to our mind is of physical health: being in good shape, having a nutritious diet, exercising and sleeping between 6-8 hours each day. It is time for us to broaden this definition and also include mental health in it. Mental health is not […]
