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Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite saves family caught in wildfires
Firefighters were able to reach the family and safely evacuate them...
No evidence Facebook use linked to mental health harm, UK study finds
''This is not to say this is evidence that Facebook is good for the...
Five hours of sleep each night linked to greater risk of several diseases: Study
Researchers also found that sleep duration of five hours or less at age 50 was associated with 25% increased risk of mortality over the 25 years of follow-up - which can mainly be explained by the fact that short sleep duration increases the risk of chronic disease(s)...
Real estate, a better choice over gold & equities for investment: Report
While gold has primarily remained a favourite investment for Indian households due to its liquidity and investment size flexibility and equities are highly volatile and easily impacted by social, political, and economic upheavals, real estate is hence always...
Uganda introduces lockdown measures to halt spread of Ebola: president
The measures aimed at curbing the spread of the disease will be introduced immediately in Mubende and Kassanda districts in central Uganda, the epicentre of the epidemic, he said in a televised national address Uganda President Yoweri Museveni said on Saturday the...
Most women are unaware of signs of aggressive breast cancer: Research
"Women should be aware that severe breast alterations are not typical and that breast self-examinations are still crucial. According to Dr Ko Un Park, a surgical oncologist who oversees the OSUCCC - James' Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center's new...
Symptomatic Covid infection linked with poor mental health: Lancet study
This might reflect that older people are more likely to experience more severe COVID-19 symptoms, greater worry around infection, and increased risk of blood vessel (microvascular) or brain (neurological) changes after infection, the researchers said London: Having...
Fine particle pollution linked mortality in India may be lower than thought: Study
'Measuring the health effects of air pollution is complicated,' said study lead author Professor Patrick Brown, from the University of Toronto in Canada Exposure to high levels of fine air pollution particles (PM2.5) in India may have a smaller impact on mortality...
One in 20 people suffer long-term effects of COVID-19: Study
The research, published recently in the journal Nature Communications, found that long-COVID symptoms were more likely following severe infections requiring hospitalisation. The most reported long-COVID symptoms included breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, and...
Indian women prefer savings plans among life insurance products: Tata AIA survey
72% of women believe life insurance is integral to their financial planning post-Covid-19. The respondents from tier-3 cities feel more strongly about this. A savings plan was the most preferred among life insurance products, followed by term insurance. Pension plans...
Mental, physical & financial resilience improving, says New HSBC Life 2022 +Factor Study
Greg Hingston, CEO, Global Insurance and Partnerships, HSBC Life, commented: "The interconnection between mental, financial and physical dimensions is clear. When one dimension improves, the others follow. When physical, mental and financial health are all addressed,...
New cancer treatments in ‘dark matter’ of human genome discovered by researchers
Hallmarks are cellular behaviours that contribute to disease progression: Proliferation, metastasis formation and therapy resistance New cancer treatments in 'dark matter' of human genome discovered by researchersAscreening method to discover new drug targets for...