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Sleep apnoea: How Apple Watch Series 10 can spot the risk as cases rise in India
According to the tech giant, every 30 days, Apple Watch Series 10...
Replacing rice crop could help recover groundwater lost since 2000: Study
Previous estimates have suggested that about 300 cubic kilometres...
Study shows sleep deprivation makes us less happy, more anxious
"In our largely sleep-deprived society, quantifying the effects of sleep loss on emotion is critical for promoting psychological health," said study lead author Cara Palmer, PhD, of Montana State University Sleep deprivation does more than just make us sleepy....
AI in healthcare ‘double-edged sword’, can fool clinicians with data: Study
Given the very real life and death risks of clinical decision-making, researchers and policymakers are taking steps to ensure AI models are safe, secure and trustworthy -- and that their use will lead to improved outcomes New York: AI models in health care are a...
Drought-prone California OKs new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water
California regulators on Tuesday approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools and businesses When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of...
A large number of employees feel short nap breaks essential in today’s work culture: Survey
The report further said that 82 per cent of respondents believe short nap breaks in the office can lead to an increase in overall work efficiency A large number of employees believe that short nap breaks during office hours help battle fatigue and also increase...
Crypto, insurance-linked and trend hedge funds most popular – Preqin
Hedge funds making use of algorithms to catch market trends, or commodity trading advisers saw $13.1 billion of net cash inflows, Preqin said. Niche strategies, which make up 2% of the industry (by assets), saw a net $11 billion in inflows during the same time frame,...
Google AI may soon tell your life story via using your photos, searches
Titled “Project Ellmann,” the idea is to use large language models (LLMs) like latest Gemini model to utilise search results, find patterns in a user’s photos, create a chatbot and “answer previously impossible questions,” reports CNBC San Francisco: Google is mulling...
UK’s National Health Service to use cancer detecting mats in public urinals
Under the cancer-catching drive, the UK’s state-funded health service and P-Wave, a leading urinal products brand, have come together to put the message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” on urinal mats in thousands of men’s toilets across the country....
High ‘good cholesterol’ levels are linked to increased risk of dementia: Study
"While we know HDL cholesterol is important for cardiovascular health, this study suggests that we need further research to understand the role of very high HDL cholesterol in the context of brain health," Monira Hussain said An increased risk of dementia in older...
Use of social media among youth is linked with unhealthy behaviours
The strongest evidence of harm was seen when individuals were exposed to risky health behaviour content on social media, such as alcohol advertisements, especially when it came to alcohol consumption and poor eating Researchers found that youths who use social media...
Current solar cycle intensity to peak in 2024 may impact Earth’s satellites find researchers
"During intense solar storms, the Earth's upper atmosphere expands outwards, thereby introducing friction on the low-Earth satellites. The friction can lead to a decay in the satellites' orbits and reduce their lifetime. Thus, they are able to live in space for a much...