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Agriculture officials in at least 17 states have restricted imports of dairy cattle from states where the virus has been detected, but, so far, government agencies say it’s had little effect on commercial milk production. Reuters Bird flu is becoming a growing concern, particularly in the United States. Earlier this month, a dairy worker in …
Intense heatwave conditions have gripped many parts of the country as the maximum temperature has settled many notches higher than normal ranging from 40-45 degrees in regions like Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Heatwave, a period of abnormally hot weather can even become fatal to humans if exposed. …
Many cultures have proverbs emphasising the importance of breakfast. The English say, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.” There is some truth to these proverbs as multiple experts and research also suggest that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. According to G Sushma, clinical …
Microplastics are not just linked to polluting our oceans and harming wildlife but they are also finding their ways to enter human bodies too, including our brain. These are tiny particles of plastic that are less than 5 millimetres in size. Know how they enter the human body Microplastic has been linked to affect …
According to expert, the liver stores approximately 13 per cent of the body’s blood supply at any given time and performs a multitude of vital biochemical functions daily. Know 10 early signs of liver damage The significance of nurturing liver health through conscientious lifestyle choices must not be overlooked. (Image: Freepik) New Delhi: Liver …
In rare cases, chronic anemia, if left untreated, can lead to the enlargement of the heart muscle, weaken them and …read more In rare cases, chronic anemia, if left untreated, can lead to the enlargement of the heart muscle, weaken them and increase the risk of heart failure. Published on Apr 22, 2024 07:00 AM …
The concept of ‘Glycemic Index’ was first proposed by Prof. David Jenkins of the University of Toronto in 1981. Glycemic index (GI) of a food refers to the property of the food to increase the blood glucose level and is a measure of the ‘quality’ of carbohydrates. Glucose or white bread is used as the …
Updated Apr 21, 2024, 09:00 IST Summer is the enterovirus season and according to experts, there is a rise in infections among young children and adolescents, along with those adults with compromised immune systems. Commonly known as the “summer flu”, doctors say it has many strains, each potentially inducing a spectrum of symptoms and complications. …
Researchers from the Netherlands have reported an extremely long COVID-19 infection in a man who died last year – and warn of the emergence of more dangerous variants of the coronavirus. The older man, who was immuno-compromised due to previous illnesses, was admitted to a hospital in Amsterdam in February 2022 with a COVID-19 infection, …
Researchers Discover New Metric For Diagnosing Autism A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Virginia offers a promising new approach to understanding autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and potentially other neurological conditions. While the exact cause of ASD remains elusive due to its wide range of symptoms and severity, the study sheds light …