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Those with genetic disorders should be prioritised during vaccination: Stu
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Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): During a recent study, an international team of researchers discovered that in comparison to the general population, adults suffering from Down syndrome have a higher risk of death due to COVID-19. This implicated that people with genetic disorders should
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India's 1st and largest PPP on waste water reuse completed in record time
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 25 (ANI/PNN): Since our ancient times, India has been known as the land of 'Sujalam and Sufalam'. The various rivers worshipped as deities have ensured that Indians remain water secure. However, rising urban population and growing industrialisation hav
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COVID-19: Odisha govt issues operational strategy for vaccination of peopl
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Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], February 24 (ANI): The Odisha government has issued an operational strategy for initiating the vaccination of the elderly population and persons with co-morbidities in the state on Wednesday.
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Bihar MLA urges PM to bring population control law for country's benefit
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Patna (Bihar) [India], February 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bihar Neeraj Bablu on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to bring population control law for the country's benefit.
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India's UHNWI population to grow by 63 pc in five years: Knight Frank
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24 (ANI): The number of ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) in India with 30 million dollars (about Rs 217 crore) or more is expected to grow by 63 per cent to 11,198 by 2025, Knight Frank said on Wednesday.
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Study prioritises COVID vaccination for those with genetic disorders
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Washington [US], February 23 (ANI): An international team of researchers during a recent study found that adults who suffer from Down syndrome have a higher risk of death due to COVID-19, in comparison to the general population. The study implicated that vaccinating people with genetic disor
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Overweight, diabetic people at risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty live
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New Delhi [India], February 22 (ANI): People who are overweight and have diabetes are at a higher risk of developing the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as the prevalence of NAFLD is around 9 percent to 32 percent in the Indian population, the Union Health Ministry informed on Monday. Read More
Scientists find gut microbiome implicated in healthy aging, longevity
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Washington [US], February 21 (ANI). A team of researchers and their collaborators have identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are associated with either healthy or unhealthy aging trajectories, which in turn predict survival in a population of older individuals.
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Despite end of one-child policy, birth rates declined in China during COVI
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Beijing [China], February 21 (ANI): Contrary to what population experts had expected, birth rates declined in China during the COVID-19 lockdown even though the communist nation has ended the one-child policy and given incentives to couples to have two children.
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Punjab CM requests Centre to consult state in fixing Covid vaccine priorit
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Chandigarh [India], February 20 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday urged the central government to consult with the state before fixing priorities for Covid vaccination, as it is a matter involving the entire population.
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Gut microbiome implicated in healthy aging, longevity
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Washington [US], February 19 (ANI): The gut microbiome is an integral component of the body, but its importance in the human aging process is unclear. A team of researchers and their collaborators have identified distinct signatures in the gut microbiome that are associated with either healt
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Pakistan's insistence on imposing Arabic will 'deteriorate achievement lev
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 15 (ANI): Despite nearly half of its population speaking the non-compulsory language Punjabi, Pakistan seems determined on forcing students to learn Arabic, which will not only deteriorate their achievement levels but also detach their roots from the local cult
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