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Singapore will decriminalize sex between men, prime minister says
In Singapore, under Section 377A, offenders can be jailed for up to...
Second-hand smoking tenth biggest risk factor for cancer: Lancet study
The study found that smoking, alcohol use, and high body mass index...
Burps to burgers: food companies wrangle climate-warming cattle emissions
Livestock emit 14.5 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gases that are related to human activity such as farming, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Nearly two-thirds of those emissions come from cattle, including through burps, flatulence and manure.
India ranks 116 in World Bank’s Human Capital Index
“The pandemic puts at risk the decade”s progress in building human capital, including the improvements in health, survival rates, school enrollment, and reduced stunting. The economic impact of the pandemic has been particularly deep for women and for the most disadvantaged families, leaving many vulnerable to food insecurity and poverty,” said World Bank Group President David Malpass.
Facebook says will no longer show health groups in recommendations
Misleading health content has racked up an estimated 3.8 billion views on Facebook over the past year, peaking during the coronavirus pandemic, advocacy group Avaaz said in a report here last month.
Facebook, under pressure to curb such misinformation on its platform, has made amplifying credible health information a key element of its response. It also removes certain false claims about COVID-19 that it determines could cause imminent harm.
Mitra the robot helps COVID patients in India speak to loved ones
The robot, developed by Bengaluru-based start-up Invento Robotics, cost the hospital 1 million rupees ($13,600), according Yatharth Tyagi, director of the company that runs the hospital.
Apple iPhones get bigger and pricier, Watch turns to health
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it worked with Apple to develop apps for the Apple Watch and has been taking steps to ease the regulatory pathway for companies seeking to create digital healthcare products.
Automation key biz tool to maximise efficiency in finance functions: Report
“Technology is transforming our profession, and automation technologies in particular raise profound questions about the future role of chartered accountants,” ICAEW President David Matthews said.
Yoga, AYUSH herbs, nutritious diet: Health Ministry issues new protocol for recovered patients
The ministry acknowledged it has been observed that after acute COVID-19 illness, recovered patients may continue to report wide variety of signs and symptoms, including fatigue, body ache, cough, sore throat and difficulty in breathing, saying the recovery period is likely to be longer for patients who suffered from more severe form of the disease and those with pre-existing illness.
A holistic approach is required for follow-up care, says the protocol which is not to be used as a preventive or curative therapy.
Slovenian woman sentenced for cutting off her hand for insurance payout
Prosecutors said that days before the incident, Adlesic’s partner searched for information on the internet about how artificial hands work. They claimed that this was another proof that it was done deliberately.During the trial, the woman claimed innocence, saying she would never have cut off her hand deliberately.
“Reimagine insurance:Five keys to innovation”:McKinsey
Insurers around the world have scrambled to weather the sudden disruption brought on by COVID-19. Many were able to quickly adapt to their new reality, from transitioning to remote-working arrangements to embracing digital technologies for customer engagement. Such sweeping change—for example, several years of digital acceleration accomplished in a matter of months—has the benefit of freeing organizations to embrace new ways of working. Leaders should not miss their chance to push even further for innovation and pursue bold strategies.
With airline fleets grounded, plane recyclers bet on parts boom
In 2020, Naveo expects 2,000 aircraft will be retired, or parked and not returned to service, up from 680 in 2019. But those planes would not all be immediately dismantled, as some carriers wait in case market conditions improve, Managing Director Richard Brown says.
Indeed, UK-based Air Salvage International, which normally dismantles between 40 and 50 aircraft a year, has parked more planes without a buyer for their parts since the COVID-19 outbreak. Founder Mark Gregory expects most will eventually be dismantled.