Women suffer worse heart disease outcomes than men: Study
New Delhi: Women suffer worse outcomes when diagnosed with and treated for cardiac issues, according to the results of fifteen studies from 50 countries, including India. The researchers noted that the discrepancy is the result of women presenting with additional non-traditional chest pain symptoms including vomiting, jaw pain and abdominal pain. If and when these […]
Human-caused climate change may lead to 1 billion premature deaths over next century: Study
New Delhi: Climate change induced by human activity is likely to be responsible for the premature death of about one billion people over the next century, if global warming reaches two degrees Celsius, a study suggests. The oil and gas industry is directly and indirectly responsible for over 40 per cent of carbon emissions — […]
For restful sleep in aged, ambient temperature should be 20-25 degrees Celsius: Study
New Delhi: Ambient night-time temperature for older adults to have a restful sleep should be between 20 and 25 degrees Celsius, according to newly published research. Further, sleep efficiency in the older adults, aged 65 years or above, was found to drop by 5-10 per cent as the ambient night-time bedroom temperature rose to 30 […]
The grapes are sweet for sure in Repora village in Ganderbal
Ganderbal: Repora, a small hamlet in the central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, is known for the best quality of grapefruit, which according to some experts exceed international standards. The environmental and rich rocky soil of Repora makes it fit for the plantation of grapes. The people of the region mainly earn their livelihood from grape farming […]
Some gut conditions may signal risk of Parkinson’s disease: Study
New Delhi: Certain gastrointestinal problems, such as difficulty swallowing, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), may be associated with the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study. Parkinson’s is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Previously, some gut problems have […]
Nearly one billion people globally will have osteoarthritis by 2050: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Nearly one billion people globally will be living with osteoarthritis by 2050, according to a study which found that 15 per cent of individuals aged 30 and older currently experience the most common form of arthritis. The study, published recently in The Lancet Rheumatology journal, analysed 30 years of osteoarthritis data (1990 2020) […]
Lt Guv lays e-foundation stone for restoration of Holy Shrine of Shiv Khori
Says Shiv Khori is one of the most important religious sites of the country
JAMMU/REASI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone for the restoration of the Holy Shrine of Shiv Khori, Wednesday through virtual mode. In his address, the Lt Governor appreciated Sh Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and MD of JSW Group and the entire team for taking up the work for the restoration of Shiv Khori shrine. […]
JK reports 144 dengue cases this year so far
Srinagar: Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu & Kashmir with 144 cases reported this year so far in the Union Territory. The State Surveillance Officer, Dr Harjeet Rai said that this year, 144 cases of dengue have been reported in J&K. He said dengue cases are projected to surge post-monsoon and advised people […]
Global food security is at crossroads hitting the most vulnerable: Experts
Rice shortages, surging prices
Washington: Francis Ndege isn’t sure if his customers in Africa’s largest slum can afford to keep buying rice from him. Prices for rice grown in Kenya soared a while ago because of higher fertiliser prices and a yearslong drought in the Horn of Africa that has reduced production. Cheap rice imported from India had filled […]
Renovation of ghats along Jhelum River in Srinagar undertaken
Srinagar: Authorities in Srinagar have taken up an ambitious project to renovate about 40 ghats’ as part of the Jhelum riverfront development project to restore them to their old glory. As part of the project, under the aegis of the Srinagar Smart City Project, 20 ghats on the Jhelum River here have been restored so […]
