Inflation has slid again in Europe, what that means for interest rates
Frankfurt (Germany): The inflation that has squeezed European shoppers fell more than expected in March to 2.4 per cent, as cost spikes in the grocery aisle eased and overall price rises headed down in the two biggest economies, Germany and France. The annual figure for the 20 countries that use the Euro currency came in […]
India firmly rejects ‘senseless attempts’ by China to rename places in Arunachal
New Delhi: India on Tuesday outrightly rejected as “senseless” China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh, and asserted that assigning “invented” names does not alter the reality that the state “is, has been, and will always be” an integral part of India. India’s reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for 30 more […]
Low-fat vegan diet found to lower insulin needs in Type 1 diabetics: Study
New Delhi: A low-fat vegan diet rich in fruits, vegetables, grains and beans can help reduce insulin needs in people affected by Type 1 diabetes, a new research has found. It also found that changes in body weight, brought about by the plant-based diet, helped lower participants’ resistance to insulin by improving sensitivity. Glycemic control, […]
Two-way link found between PMS in women, Perinatal depression: Study
New Delhi: Women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or symptoms experienced before their periods, are at a higher risk of developing post-pregnancy depression, according to a new research. Conversely, it also found that women with pregnancy-related, or perinatal, depression have a higher risk of experiencing premenstrual disorders, that can include mood swings and physical discomfort. Researchers, […]
Dogs can detect PTSD episodes by smelling humans’ breath: Study
New Delhi: Dogs might be able to detect an onset of a post-traumatic stress episode, according to a new study. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) arises from being exposed to a catastrophic or traumatic event. Symptoms can include re-experiencing that catastrophic event, hyperarousal, avoiding any reminders, and cognitive or mood issues. While dogs are currently trained […]
World wastes 19 per cent of its food even as 783 million people face chronic hunger: UN
Nairobi (Kenya): The world wasted an estimated 19 per cent of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report. The UN Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index Report, published Wednesday, tracks the progress of countries to halve food waste by 2030. The UN said the […]
Medication errors key challenge to patient safety in hospitals: Study
New Delhi: A recent study, conducted by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH), has highlighted medication errors as the key challenge to patient safety in the Indian hospitals. The NABH is a constituent of the Quality Council of India (QCI) and the medication errors highlighted by it include improper labelling and dosage miscalculations, faulty […]
ICMR invites researchers to conduct meta-analyses for evidence-based guidelines
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited expressions of interest from researchers to conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses for generating evidence pertaining to lung cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, management and palliation. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses play a crucial role in synthesizing existing evidence to inform decision-making in the management of lung […]
‘Mustard Bloom’ in Kashmir Valley enthralls tourists
Srinagar: After tulips and almond blossoms attracted tourists in herds in Kashmir, now mustard bloom is becoming another attraction for the visitors who are thronging the open fields during this spring season to get mesmerized by the yellow wave spread over acres. With the culmination of winter, the spring season in the valley begins with […]
Summer season: Water storage in country’s key reservoirs at just 38%: Official Data
New Delhi: Ahead of the summer season, the live storage capacity in India’s 150 primary reservoirs stands at just 38 per cent of their total capacity, which is less than the last decade’s average for the same period, according to data. Cities like Bengaluru are already grappling with a shortfall of around 500 million litres […]