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By Shahnaz Husain Hyderabad: Cracked heels or heel fissures are a common problem, caused mainly due to dehydration, extremely hot conditions plus pressure from walking. If you’ve been outside barefoot, wear open-back shoes or Hawaii chappals, flip-flops, high heels, then you’re likely to develop the problem. The higher your heels, the more pressure you’re putting […]
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Hyderabad: An Exclusive Natural Dye Handmade Exhibition S.A.L.T (Sustain. Act. Live. Transform.) Stories, is being hosted by India Handmade Collective (IHMC) at Craft Council of Telangana located in Banjara Hills. The IHMC was formed in November 2020 by a group of individuals working with artisan clusters, with an aim to improve sustainable practices in clothing. […]
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Tokyo: Virtual training among several people may reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety, a new study suggests. The study indicates that physical exercise benefits our overall well-being. But for some — such as neurological patients, people suffering from cardiovascular disease, and hospitalised patients — physical exercise is not feasible, or even too dangerous. However, similar effects […]
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Moscow: A research team from HSE University, Skoltech, MPGU and MISIS has developed a nanophotonic-microfluidic sensor whose potential applications include detection, monitoring and assessment of treatment success. Today, the device can identify dissolved gases and liquids in low concentrations with high accuracy. The study appeared in Optics Letters. According to the World Health Organisation, in […]
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Miami: The world’s coasts are urbanizing rapidly, but how this increasing human presence may affect marine species, is not yet fully understood. In a new study led by scientists from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Miami (UM), researchers tracked the movements of three species of sharks – bull, […]
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Washington: A new study by the University of Bath busts the long-held economic belief that humans are all motivated to want more and more, which could have important implications for sustainability policies. A founding economic principle that everyone is motivated by ‘unlimited wants’, stuck on a consumerist treadmill and striving to accumulate as much wealth […]
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Washington: The world has been amazed at the paintings since time immemorial. The Renaissance era produced mesmerizing painters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael, however, optical illusions are a class apart. It tests the inner corners of your brain. The swirls of dots represented here are compelling. The question is how to decode the […]
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Washington: A commercial COVID test can quickly determine if you are infected with SARS-CoV-2. However, if a positive result is obtained, there is no equivalent home test to assess how long you have been protected from reinfection. In the Journal of the American Chemical Society (ACS), researchers are now reporting simple and accurate glucose meter-based […]
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Hyderabad: Buttery soft silks in bright colours, lovingly folded and stacked in your grandmother’s almirah, fragrant with the scent of her embrace. Is this the image that comes to mind when you think of Narayanpet saris? True, Narayanpet silks have a long history. But don’t dismiss them as a senior’s staple! These beautiful saris are […]
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Hyderabad: With the growing awareness around the queer community, doubts related to the queer-specific terminologies are also rife. Words like gender-fluidity and pronouns like they/them can be difficult to understand. But being an ally and putting efforts to understand the terms can go a long way in creating a gender-inclusive society. Some of the terms […]
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New Delhi: When you’re looking for ways to stay hydrated and be healthy, the first recommendation you’ll probably find is to drink more water. Due to excessive sweating in the summer season, many types of minerals get removed from the body, which leads to the problem of dehydration. Varun Khanna, Co-Founder, Fast&Up shares his list […]
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New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday published the final notification for the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022 thereby specifying what constitutes vegan food, what kind of labelling/packaging will be required for it and the compliances for Food Business Operators too. The notification dated June 10 was published on Wednesday and the government said […]
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Hyderabad: It takes at least a decade or even more to develop and launch a novel drug from a ‘bench to bedside’ in India. By the time the drug reaches the patients after the initial discovery, drug developers would have already burned through a substantial chunk of financial investment, human resources and above all, decades […]
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Next holiday season, escape from the mundane life of the city to enjoy some adventure on the sea. Try the luxurious Empress cruise of Cordelia Cruises, India’s premium cruise liner, for a short vacation with your loved ones over the glinting waves as this gigantic ship cruises into the Bay of Bengal. Cordelia Cruises by […]
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New Delhi: Most people underestimate the significance of regular examinations. Our hectic and unpredictable lifestyle frequently prevents us from seeking routine preventive care. People usually only come when they are seriously ill. In fact, health surveys show that men are less likely than women to visit doctors. Men over the age of 50 should have […]
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New Delhi: Pain and discomfort are often considered a part of menstruation. 80 per cent of women experience pain during menstruation at some point in their lives. However, for some of them, it could last from the beginning of their periods to menopause. For most women, period pain can be managed through some lifestyle change. […]
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Minnesota: According to new research by the American Institute of Neurology, seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the incidence of dementia in persons with the highest hereditary risk. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Neurology’. The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the […]
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London: Average human brain temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius, with deeper brain regions often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, particularly in women during the daytime, finds a study. Normal human brain temperature varies much more than previously thought, and this could be a sign of healthy brain function, said researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) […]
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Hyderabad: Hyderabad is undoubtedly the city of many flavours. From piping hot biryani to shawarma to bagara baingan to kebab, the food served in the city of pearls is hands down amongst the best. Though many fancy restaurants and cafés made their way into the bustling city, there are still a slew of little eateries […]
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Hyderabad: Heard of bellam flavoured tea? Well, the newly-opened PepperTea café in Hyderabad that was started by well-known Neoma Foods is providing the traditional Indian chai in many flavours including bellam PepperTea (Jaggery PepperTea). The café’s menu is a blend of varieties and sumptuous snacks suitable to have any time of the day. It focuses […]
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Chicago: Air pollution can shorten lives by almost 10 years in Delhi, the world’s most polluted city, says a report by a US research group. The Air Quality Life Index by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) notes that some 510 million people who live in northern India, nearly 40 per […]
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Washington: Published in the research of the ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences’ (PNAS) on June 13, a study explains age-related health inequalities, including the unequal toll of the pandemic on people, and identifies potential intervention points. “As the world’s population of older adults increases, understanding disparities in age-related health is essential. Age-related changes […]
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Bangkok: A 32-year-old previously healthy female veterinarian contracted Covid after being exposed to an infected cat, according to the first documented case of suspected cat-to-human transmission. Researchers from the Prince of Songkla University in Thailand reported the case of the vet who was diagnosed with Covid after being sneezed on by a cat owned by […]
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Hyderabad: Summer is almost nearing its end and if you haven’t got around to making pickles, now’s the time. Just imagine the joy when you have homemade pickles all through the monsoon to complement your meals. Across the country, there are several different types of pickles, but south India, especially Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, has […]
