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UK based study reveals smoking, COPD associated with higher COVID-19 morta
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 16 (ANI): In a UK based study, researchers have found that for smokers and people who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection.
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Higher levels of angiotensin-converting enzyme in men makes them vulnerabl
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Massachusetts [USA], May 16 (ANI): Men have higher concentrations of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in their blood than women, suggests evidence from a large study of several thousand patients. Since ACE2 enables the coronavirus to infect healthy cells, this may help to explain why m
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Total foodgrain production estimated at record 295.67 million tonnes for 2
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): As per the third Advance Estimates for 2019-20, total foodgrain production in the country is estimated at record 295.67 million tonnes, which is higher by 10.46 million tonnes than the production of foodgrain of 285.21 million tonnes achieved during 2018-19.
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Equity indices close 2 pc higher after announcement of Rs 20 lakh crore st
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed over two per cent higher on Wednesday as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman readied to unveil details of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package.
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Drinking sugary drinks daily may be linked to higher risk of cardiovascula
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 13 (ANI): For women who have got a sweet tooth for sugar drinks, a new California based research suggests that drinking one or more sugary beverages a day has been associated with a nearly 20% greater likelihood of females having a cardiovascular disease compared t
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Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit skids by 28 pc at Rs 1,292 crore
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Automaker Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday posted a net profit of Rs 1,292 crore for the quarter ended March, down 28 per cent over the same period of previous year.
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Karnataka CET exam to be conducted on July 30, 31
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 13 (ANI): Karnataka Common Entrance Test (CET) will be conducted on July 30 and 31, said state Deputy Chief Minister and Higher Education Minister Dr CN Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday.
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Cancer patients find virtual consultation a boon in these times of crisis
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] May 13 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Early detection, screening, and diagnosis are very essential in cancer care as the patients are at a higher risk of infection than an average healthy individual, due to a weakened immune system that controls their body's defense m
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Equity indices gain after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces Rs 20 lak
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded higher during early hours on Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an economic stimulus package worth Rs 20 lakh crore amounting to 10 per cent of the GDP to alleviate the pain caused by COVID
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COPD and smoking associated with higher COVID-19 mortality
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 12 (ANI): Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection, according to a new study.
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Goa govt should find alternative for SSC, HSSC examinations: Digambar Kama
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], May 11 (ANI): Leader of Opposition Digambar Kamat has said that the Goa government should advice Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education to find alternative for SSC and HSSC examinations in the prevailing COVID-19 situation, after consulting with educat
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'No impact of lockdown' on Naxal attacks in Jharkhand
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], May 11 (ANI): The country is observing nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown, but there is no respite in Naxal attacks in Jharkhand. The incidents of Naxal-linked arson and murder during March end to April this year have been higher than the last corresponding p
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