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Rising obesity in India may be ageing hearts prematurely, doctors caution
14Jun By No Comments
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Rising obesity in India may be ageing hearts prematurely, doctors caution

As obesity rates rise in India, doctors warn that many people may have a `cardiac age` significantly older than their actual age, raising the risk of cardiovascular disease much earlier than expected. The concern comes in the wake of findings from the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), which showed a sharp increase in obesity among Indian adults. The survey found that 30.7 per cent of women aged 15-49 years were overweight or obese in 2023-24, up from 24 per cent in NFHS-5 (2019-21), while the proportion among men rose from 22.9 per cent to 27.3 per cent. Experts said the trend, coupled with rising diabetes and hypertension, could translate into a greater burden of heart disease. Dr Nitish Naik, Professor of Cardiology at AIIMS, Delhi, said cardiac age is increasingly being used...
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The Best Amazon Prime Benefits You Probably Don’t Know About
14Jun By No Comments
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The Best Amazon Prime Benefits You Probably Don’t Know About

We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’re going to commit to an Amazon Prime membership, you might as well squeeze as much as you can out of the deal. And there's a good amount of juice to squeeze there. The price you pay for Amazon depends on many factors, but regardless of how much you're paying, it's worth it for most people (we did the math).If you're on the fence about signing up, the Amazon Prime Day sale is just around the corner, and Amazon already has early Prime Day deals. It's a great time to sell your soul—or take advantage of the 30-day free trial—and there's a lot more to your membership than just deals and free shipping.How much does Amazon Prime cost?The standard Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, but there are ...
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India ramps up Ebola vaccine production amid Africa outbreak: Report
14Jun By No Comments
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India ramps up Ebola vaccine production amid Africa outbreak: Report

India is set to play a key role in the global response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the Serum Institute of India (SII) fast-tracking the development and production of a vaccine candidate targeting the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, according to a report.  A report by Modern Diplomacy showed that the initiative is being undertaken in collaboration with the University of Oxford and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The vaccine candidate -- known as ChAdOx1 BDBV -- is designed to protect against the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, a relatively rare strain currently linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (...
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman ever inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame – National
14Jun By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman ever inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame – National

Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. “It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it,” she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night’s performances and Wednesday night’s historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. 3:38 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? Not so fast Previous Video Next Video Story continues below advertisement She...
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These Insignia QLED TVs Are 40% Off Right Now
14Jun By No Comments
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These Insignia QLED TVs Are 40% Off Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. While you may not have heard of it, the Insignia QF Series QLED TV is a hidden gem among budget QLED TVs with built-in Fire TV. It’s not trying to compete with premium models, but consistently delivers vibrant colors and a sharp 4K picture with colors that are richer than similarly priced entry-level TVs. Right now, it’s 40% off across multiple sizes in an early Prime Day deal, starting at $239.99 (originally $399.99), making it a smart time to invest.  Quantum Dot Technology allows for a more detailed image than standard LED TVs, while Dolby Vision HDR support improves contrast and overall picture quality. It also comes with Dolby A...
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Manoj Bajpayee shares the lesson that helped him navigate life and career
13Jun By No Comments
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Manoj Bajpayee shares the lesson that helped him navigate life and career

From a small village in Bihar to becoming one of India’s most respected actors, Manoj Bajpayee’s journey has been shaped by grit, sacrifice, and an unwavering belief in moving forward. Over the years, the actor has won acclaim for his performances, but behind his success lies a personal philosophy that has helped him navigate both triumphs and setbacks. Manoj Bajpayee talks about his career In a candid conversation on Shekhar Tonite with host Shekhar Suman, Bajpayee opened up about the mindset that has guided him throughout his life and career. Reflecting on a poem that has remained close to his heart, the actor revealed how its message continues to influence the way he approaches life. Source link
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Renowned British artist David Hockney dies at 88 – National
13Jun By Aditi PawarNo Comments
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Renowned British artist David Hockney dies at 88 – National

David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colourful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88. Over a seven-decade career, Hockney explored and reimagined classical portraiture, landscape painting and pop art, working in painting, collage, photography and digital drawing.Hockney was born in the north of England but lived much of his life in Southern California, making its sun-drenched suburban views a major motif.Later in life, he returned to Europe, finding renewed inspiration in the wooded hills of his native county of Yorkshire and the fields and trees of France’s Normandy region. One of the most popular and critically lauded British artists of his generation, his works sold for record prices at...
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Five Hacks Every Meta Smart Glasses User Should Know
13Jun By No Comments
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Five Hacks Every Meta Smart Glasses User Should Know

We may earn a commission from links on this page. I've been wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses almost every day for over a year. They're great for snapping hands-free photos, catching up on notifications, and listening to podcasts on bike rides, but they aren't the most customizable tech product out there. Still, they're not totally hack-proof. Below are five ways to mod your Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses, use them in ways that are not "officially sanctioned," and generally make your smart glasses a little smarter than everyone else's. I'm an upstanding citizen, so I categorize my receipts for tax purposes dutifully. But I don't like doing it at all, so I figured out how to use my Meta glasses as an almost-totally-automated receipt scanner and organizer....
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WHO releases updated heat-health action plans guidance
13Jun By No Comments
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WHO releases updated heat-health action plans guidance

The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) on Thursday released its updated Heat-Health Action Plans Guidance, providing a scientific framework for governments worldwide to organise heat protection measures effectively.  In a press release, WHO/Europe said the new guidance provides evidence-based recommendations around eight core elements, including improving local heat-warning systems and strengthening risk communication with vulnerable groups, Xinhua news agency reported. Compared with the first WHO guidance published in 2008, the new version incorporates the latest findings from research and practice, it said. According to the press release, extreme heat is contributing to a rising number of heat-related health problems and premature deaths worldwide each y...
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