A team, led by scientists at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine, have identified a molecule called microRNA-29 as a powerful controller of brain maturation in mammals. Deleting microRNA-29 in mice caused problems very similar to those seen in autism, epilepsy, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The results, published […]
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Dementia risk doubles if people have both vision, hearing loss: Study
According to a new study, older adults who start losing both vision and hearing may be at an increased risk of developing dementia. The findings of the study were published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study highlighted that losing some hearing or eyesight is often a part of getting […]
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Varun Dhawan flaunts chiselled physique in latest workout video
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan, who is currently shooting for his upcoming movie ‘Bhediya’ in Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday shared a new fitness video of him working out in the open. The ‘October’ actor took to his Instagram handle and impressed fans with his workout video in which he could be seen doing some […]
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Patients must seek timely treatment for inguinal Hernia repair
Highlighting the growing incidence of Hernia cases in the country and the prevalent lack of awareness among patients, Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, Chairman, Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Endoscopic and Bariatric Surgery, Max Super-Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi cautions Hernia patients to not fear any surgical treatment and seek advanced solutions available today for Hernia […]
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Taylor Swift drops new single ‘Mr Perfectly Fine’ ahead of ‘Fearless’ re-release
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift surprised her fans on Wednesday by dropping a brand new single titled ‘Mr. Perfectly Fine (From The Vault)’ from her upcoming album ‘Fearless’ (Taylor’s Version). The upbeat track, that features both country and pop influences, has Swift singing about a former lover who moved on with a new girl and has […]
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Jharkhand Health Minister says 1-2 days Covid-19 vaccines stock left
Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta on Thursday said that the state is short of COVID-19 vaccines and is only left with stock for one to two days. Gupta said, “We have stock for the next 1-2 days. We have made a request to the Union Home Minister and I am […]
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Passenger vehicle sales jump 28 pc in March, Covid concerns remain: FADA
Automobile registrations across the country dropped by more than 28 percent in March from the year-ago period but passenger vehicles marked a sharp increase of 28 percent, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association (FADA) said on Thursday. FADA President Vinkesh Gulati said the second wave of Covid-19 is not only spreading faster but is […]
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88 students of IIT Roorkee test Covid-19 positive, 5 hostels sealed
Nearly 88 students of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district have tested positive for coronavirus, an institute official said on Thursday. Sonika Shirivastva, a spokesperson of the institute, said all the 88 students have been kept in the Ganga hostel within the IIT premises […]
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WhatsApp rolls out stickers to spread Covid-19 vaccine awareness
WhatsApp has rolled out a new sticker pack named ‘Vaccines for All’ as a piece of the organisation’s endeavours towards spreading mindfulness about the COVID-19 vaccine. As per Mashable, these stickers are a mode of allowing users to show their appreciation for healthcare workers around the world. The new sticker pack […]
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Study reveals females’ pain not taken as seriously as men’s pain
Researchers found that when male and female patients expressed the same amount of pain, observers viewed female patients’ pain as less intense and more likely to benefit from psychotherapy versus medication as compared to men’s pain. The results of the study exposed a significant patient gender bias that could lead to disparities in […]
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Karnataka govt’s inefficiency, its false promises led to KSRTC strike: Siddaramaiah
Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah on Thursday alleged that it was the Karnataka government’s “inefficiency and its false promises” that resulted in the indefinite strike of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees. In a series of tweets, Siddaramaiah said: “People of Karnataka are already suffering from the pandemic, and the ongoing strike by KSRTC employees has resulted in […]
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Dr Batra’s launches Healing People, Changing Lives
This World Homeopathy Day, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann – the founder of homeopathy; Dr. Batra’s, showcased the efficacy of the natural, side-effect free and cost-effective science through the launch of the Healing People, Changing Lives Coffee Table book. Also, to spread the Joy of Homeopathy, the brand is opening its doors to […]
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Yogi Adityanath says BJP will create anti-Romeo squads in West Bengal if voted to power
Ahead of the fourth phase of the West Bengal polls, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Yogi Adityanath said if his party comes to power in the state, it will create anti-Romeo squads and put Trinamool Congress’s (TMC) ‘Romeos’ behind bars. “To safeguard the interests of sisters and daughters, BJP will […]
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If Covid-19 increases in Uttarakhand, restrictions may be faced
In Uttarakhand, if the pace of corona infection does not stop and the patient continues to grow, people may have to face some restrictions at other places including Rajdhani Doon. This includes options such as night curfews, along with limiting the number of participants to a public function. In fact, […]
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India, China to hold 11th round of Corps Commander-level talks in Ladakh on April 9
After having successfully disengaged with China in the Pangong lake area, Armies of India and China are scheduled to hold the 11th round of Corps Commander-level talks on Friday to discuss disengagement from friction points in Gogra, Hot Springs, and Depsang plains in Ladakh. “Indian and Chinese Army are scheduled […]