Current climate policies not enough to meet Paris targets: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Attempts to pursue “green growth” in high-income countries will not deliver the emission reductions required to meet the climate targets and fairness principles of the Paris Agreement, according to a study. The study, published recently in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, shows that if current trends continue, even the 11 high-income countries that […]
No link between Covid vaccines used in India and heart attack risk: Study
New Delhi: There is no association between the Covid-19 vaccines used in India — Covishield and Covaxin — and increase in the risk of heart attacks, according to an observational study which emphasises the protective effect of the jabs. The research, published recently in the journal PLOS One, determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on […]
By 2080, India could lose groundwater by 3 times the current rate: Study
New Delhi: The rate of groundwater depletion could triple by 2080, if Indian farmers continued to draw groundwater at the current rate, which could threaten the country’s food and water security, according to a new study. Warming climate has compelled farmers in India to adapt by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation, the […]
Govt appoints panel headed by ex-president Kovind on Simultaneous polls
New Delhi: A day after announcing a “special session” of Parliament, the government on Friday constituted a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the feasibility of “one nation, one election”, opening the possibility of Lok Sabha polls being advanced so that they could be held with a string of state assembly […]
Anti-cancer jab taking 7 minutes to administer rolled out in England
New Delhi: An anti-cancer jab that can cut down treatment time for some by three quarters has been rolled out by National Health Service (NHS) England, the UK’s publicly funded healthcare system. The jab takes as little as 7 minutes to administer, NHS England said in a statement, adding that it will be the first […]
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 […]