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A study conducted by Odense University Hospital in Denmark showed that microvascular complications such as retinopathy and nephropathy are the top contributors to diabetes-associated complications.Studies have shown that changes in sleep schedules may further increase the risk of these...

In the first five months of 2024, 7,599 children and adults have been infected by the disease, which affects the lungs and respiratory tract and spreads easily, according to figures published on Thursday, the Xinhua news agency reported."Young babies are at the highest risk of serious...

Murthy said in 2023 that if India wants to compete with developed economies that have made remarkable progress in recent decades, the youth should work 70 hours a week.In a recent podcast, Bhavish reignited the debate on the 70-hour work week, saying he "completely agrees" with their advice...

She was speaking at a two-day regional dialogue on teenage pregnancy organized by the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (UNICEF ROSA), the Population Fund of United Nations (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization. (WHO) in...

SGLT2is, also known as gliflozin, are a class of drugs that lower blood sugar by increasing its excretion in the urine, while GLP-1RAs, such as Ozempic, work by increasing insulin release and sensitivity.Impaired glucose control in diabetic patients is known to damage blood vessels in the...

Singapore, Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday warned of the risk of "violent splinter cells" emerging in the near future following the dissolution of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist group in Indonesia.However, the long-term impact of the group's dissolution remains to...

CMV belongs to the herpes virus family and can infect people of all ages. It spreads through body fluids and usually remains dormant, causing no symptoms or a mild illness characterized by fever, sore throat, fatigue, or swollen glands.But it can be risky for some people. CMV is the virus most...

New Delhi: Obesity can no longer be defined simply by body mass index (BMI) but should refer to how body fat is distributed throughout the body, researchers said while launching a new framework for diagnosing and managing obesity.Published in the journal Nature Medicine, the framework...

Ali shared: “I had to sell my car because I was not able to pay the EMIs, and there came a time when only Rs 50 thousand was left in my account and all my savings were gone. Made a very bad impression, but I dedicated 3-4 years to learning music theory and DJing.The actor, known for his roles...

"The UN is deeply concerned by the increased intensity of exchanges of fire across the Blue Line yesterday, which increases the risk of a full-scale war," the office of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesman said on Friday. .“Climbing can and should be avoided. “We reiterate that the...

The world body highlighted rising tensions after an increase in firing between Lebanese and Israeli forces on Friday, Xinhua news agency reported.This latest escalation of hostilities, which occurred on Thursday, "increases the risk of full-scale war", according to a note from the Office of...

It asked the Jeff Bezos-founded giant to provide more information about the measures taken by the platform to comply with DSA obligations related to the transparency of recommender systems and their parameters, as well as about provisions for an ad repository and its maintenance. Asked to...

New Delhi: Toxins such as nicotine and metals commonly present in the environment have been linked to depressive symptoms such as feeling hopeless or taking less interest in daily activities, according to a study conducted on American adults.Researchers found that inflammation caused by these...

New Delhi: The Cardiological Society of India (CSI) on Thursday released the first Indian guidelines for the treatment of dyslipidemia, a critical risk factor for cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases.This initiative will help address the unique challenges and variations in the...

Quebec City, Canada, when we see an older family member handling a bulky box of medications arranged by day of the week, we might stop and ask ourselves: Is it too much? How do all those pills interact?The fact is that as we age we are more likely to develop different chronic diseases that...

Dyslipidemia, characterized by high total cholesterol, high LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and low HDL (good cholesterol) cholesterol, is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), such as heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease.People in the very high risk...

According to the findings, Kolkata has the third highest number of short-term deaths related to air pollution among the ten cities surveyed by the researchers.The highest figure in this count is Delhi with 11.5 percent, followed by Varanasi with 10.2 percent of all deaths.The results of the...

Sydney, if you are looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, don't forget that where there is heat, there will also be mosquitoes.In turn, tropical destinations can be hotspots for mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue. In fact, Australian health authorities have warned...

Mumbai, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday asked banks to further strengthen governance standards, risk management practices and compliance culture.As part of the Reserve Bank's continued engagement with the senior management of its regulated entities, Das held meetings with managing...

New Delhi, Family offices are increasingly investing in startups, diversifying their portfolios and seeking higher returns as they move away from traditional investments, according to a PwC India report.Currently, there are over 300 family offices in India, up from 45 in 2018. The number is...