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Study finds alcoholism treatment is potentially effective against COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Aug 5 (ANI): A team of chemists used molecular modelling to find out that two medications that have been known for a long time can be used to fight SARS-CoV-2. These are disulfiram, which is used to treat alcoholism, and neratinib, an experimental drug being used to treat br
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Vitamin D does not reduce risk of depression in adults, confirms new study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Boston [US], August 5 (ANI): Vitamin D supplements do not show any "significant benefit" in the protection against depression in middle-aged or older adults, according to the results from one of the largest ever studies of its kind.
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Curfew in Srinagar with immediate effect
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 3 (ANI): The Srinagar district administration has imposed curfew in view of inputs that Pakistan sponsored groups were planning to observe protests on August 5 and also specific inputs about violent protests endangering public life and property.
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Renegade protein interrupts brain cell function in Alzheimer's disease, st
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], August 2 (ANI): Dozens of molecules may tangle up with rogue bundles of tau, a protein that normally gives nerve fiber structure to cause brain cell damage that contributes to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a recent study.
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Assam govt issues guidelines on permissible activities in the state
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Dispur (Assam) [India], Aug 2 (ANI): The Assam government has issued guidelines regarding permissible activities in the state which will come into effect from 7 PM on Sunday and remain valid till 7 PM of August 14.
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Study details effects of smoking e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], Aug 2 (ANI): According to a recent position paper, the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional cigarettes in adolescents. The paper also details the effects of devices that look like cigarettes and refillable vaporisers that do not loo
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Here's how renegade protein interrupts brain cell function in Alzheimer's
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 1 (ANI): According to a recent study, dozens of molecules may tangle up with rogue bundles of tau, a protein that normally gives nerve fibres structure to cause brain cell damage that contributes to neurodegenerative diseases.
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JJ Tax app launches 'Freedom Offer' effective August 3, 2020
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], Aug 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): JJ Tax, a chat-based app launched by aspiring chartered accountants Mehak Malik and Leesha Arya, has launched 'Freedom Offer' and lowered their membership prices from August 3, 2020.
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NTPC ED Mondol takes over as Director Commercial
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 1 (ANI): India's largest power utility NTPC Ltd said on Saturday that its Executive Director Chandan Kumar Mondol has taken charge as Director Commercial with immediate effect.
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Krishna board asks Andhra govt to stop Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 30 (ANI): The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) has asked the Andhra Pradesh Government to stop the Rayalaseema Lift Irrigation Scheme with immediate effect. This came after the Telangana Government files a complaint with the KRMB in this regard.
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Happy to support Mauritius in its efforts to manage COVID-19: PM Modi
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Mauritius for effective management of COVID-19 pandemic and expressed his happiness as India was able to support the Mauritian government's efforts through timely supplies of medicines and sharing of
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New study links vaping with heart problems
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Sophia Antipolis [France], July 30 (ANI): In adolescents, the use of e-cigarettes doubles the risk of starting to smoke traditional cigarettes, states a position paper that focusses on the cardiovascular effects of e-cigarettes. The study paper also sums up the effects of devices that look l
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