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Research reveals air pollution is linked to heart attacks in non-smokers
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): According to research, regular smokers, who already inhale smoke, were unaffected by unclean air, indicating a causal relationship between air pollution and heart attacks. Study author Dr Insa de Buhr-Stockburger of Berlin Brandenburg Myocardial Infarction R
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Gut microbes can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma: Study
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): A substance produced by gut microbes may cause scarring and blood vessel damage in scleroderma patients, according to a recent study
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Pakistan devastating floods cause Sensitive Price Index to peak at 44.58 p
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 27 (ANI): Disruption in the supply of commodities due to the floods in Pakistan has increased the prices of petroleum products which has further resulted in a spike in the Sensitive Price Index to a record high at 44.58 per cent indicating at skyrocketing inflati
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Pakistan to launch UN 'Flash Appeal' as floods rage across the country
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 27 (ANI): Pakistan is set to launch the UN 'Flash Appeal' for flood victims in Geneva and Islamabad on August 30 as unprecedented rains have caused devastating floods across the country.
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Chinese firms lose credibility over security issues
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): Chinese tech companies are facing a crisis of credibility in the US, UK and EU as there are suspicions over the potential of these firms to cause security threats with both their design and intent.
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Azad was trying to "harm" Cong; his exit is no loss: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupe
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 26 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Friday alleged that senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad was trying to harm the party and his exit would cause "no loss" to it.
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Pakistan: 33 million people affected by the worst flooding in a decade
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 26 (ANI): At least 33 million people have been severely affected in Pakistan which is witnessing the worst flooding in a decade due to heavy rainfall caused by climate change.
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Pakistan declares national emergency after floods kill over 900 people
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 26 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in different parts of Pakistan, the government on Thursday officially declared a "national emergency".
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Leisure activities may lower risk of death in older adults
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Maryland [US], August 26 (ANI): According to a recent study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health, older adults may have a lower risk of death from any cause, as well as death from cardiovascular disease and cancer, if they engag
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Sri Lanka suffered loss of USD 6.9 mn in Chinese fertilizer deal
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 25 (ANI): The fertilizer deal between Sri Lanka and China has caused the island nation's exchequer a loss of USD 6.9 million as the stock of fertilizer was rejected in December 2021 over reports that it contained harmful bacteria.
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Floods in Pakistan cause suspension of internet service
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 25 (ANI): Heavy rains and floods in Pakistan are likely to cause more internet outages in the country.
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UN helps cash-strapped Pakistan, Afghanistan deal with heavy flooding
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New York [US], August 25 (ANI): The United Nations on Wednesday said it is helping Pakistan and Afghanistan deal with recent heavy flooding that has caused heavy casualties and material damage in both countries.
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