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Tobacco and nicotine industry tactics addict youth for life
"History is repeating, as the tobacco industry tries to sell the...
Healthcare privatisation linked with worse outcomes, higher profits: Lancet Study
Researchers said the findings, published in The Lancet Public...
Gender-specific warning signs seen before imminent cardiac arrest, Lancet study finds
Further, 50 per cent of those having a sudden cardiac arrest felt at least one telling symptom such as chest pain, breathlessness, lightheadedness, or irregular heartbeat 24 hours prior to loss of heart function, the researchers found New Delhi: People experienced...
Climate change compensation could eat up 44% of global corporations profit: Study
Earlier this year, the European Union enacted rules that would eventually require firms to disclose carbon emissions and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the state of California are looking at similar regulations The world’s corporations...
Millions of carbon credits generated by overestimating forest preservation: Study
Carbon credit markets have exploded in recent years. Over 150 million credits originated from voluntary REDD+ projects in 2021, with a value of US USD 1.3 billion. Some companies use carbon offsetting to claim progress towards ''net zero'' while doing little to reduce...
Heat waves becoming more frequent, deadly, Study finds
The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, found that Europe will be particularly affected. Heat waves of the kind we are currently experiencing are particularly deadly for the elderly, the sick and the poor, the researchers said The risk of fatal heat...
ChatGPT shows ‘inappropriate recommendation’ for cancer treatment: Study
"ChatGPT responses can sound a lot like a human and can be quite convincing. But, when it comes to clinical decision-making, there are so many subtleties for every patient's unique situation. A right answer can be very nuanced, and not necessarily something ChatGPT or...
90% paper drinking straws harmful, not eco-friendly than plastic: Study
Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. They have been associated with a number of health problems,...
Driverless cars worse at detecting kids, dark-skinned individuals on street: Study
"Autonomous driving systems are on track to become the predominant mode of transportation in the future. However, these systems are susceptible to software bugs, which can potentially result in severe injuries or even fatalities for both pedestrians and passengers,"...
Majority of employees report low levels of wellbeing at workplace: Report
Over 67 per cent of employees said their employer was responsible for their wellbeing while they were at work, the report said. Some factors like inclusivity, acceptance, respectful interactions, and the presence of supportive managers improve the wellbeing at a...
Certain types of cancer can be predicted using AI: Study
“But a new automated tool embedded in the electronic health record holds the potential to bridge the gap between provider awareness and patients who are at an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma.” Washington: Over...
Patients who recognise their symptoms of heart attack are less likely to die in hospital
"The findings indicate that education is needed for the general public and heart attack survivors on the symptoms that should trigger calling an ambulance. In our study, patients who knew the symptoms of a heart attack were more likely to receive treatment quickly and...