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Autoantibodies can be behind lifelong risk of viral infections: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new study shows that about two per cent of the population develop autoantibodies against type 1 interferons, mostly later in life. This makes individuals more susceptible to viral diseases like COVID-19. The study, conducted by University of Zurich (UZH) researchers together with a USZ tea
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New sleep study tries to understand cognitive decline in women
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia, currently affects twice as many women as men, with minority populations predicted to witness the most significant increase in cases in the coming years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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PoGB: Military-linked tourism initiative sparks local outcry
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Pakistan government has set up a new government-owned company tasked with developing tourism in Pakistan, but the new measure can potentially compromise the economic autonomy of the local population.
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Niti Ayog Vice Chairperson tells UN that India will achieve SDG goals befo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bery said that India is on track to achieve its 2030 1.2 target- to reduce at least by half the proportion of population living in poverty- much ahead of the 2030 deadline
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"People with more than 3 kids should be deprived of govt benefits": Rajast
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Speaking with ANI, Kharra said, "Serious discussions are going on at the state and the central government level that the population control act should be implemented."
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"Pakistan infiltrated civil society with help of mainstream or regional po
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Further, RR Swain emphasized that due to the strategy of the government, security forces and population, this dubious duplicity has been put to an end.
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China's second-quarter GDP growth falls short of expectations
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
This growth rate marked a slowdown from the 5.3 per cent growth observed in the first quarter. Additionally, June's retail sales saw an increase of 2 per cent, falling short of the expected 3.3 per cent growth.
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Shriram Finance Offers Fixed Deposit Plans Tailored for Senior Citizens
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 13: Shriram Finance, a leading name in the financial services sector, is now offering fixed deposit plans designed to meet the financial needs of senior citizens. This initiative comes at a pivotal time when the financial security of the elderly is becoming
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Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth every year in South Asia:
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Nearly 6,500 adolescent girls die in childbirth in South Asia every year, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said in a joint statement on Friday.
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Pakistan's population projected to reach 400 million by 2092: UN Report
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to the UN's World Population Prospects 2024 report, Pakistan's population, currently over 245 million, is expected to continue growing until 2054, potentially peaking at 404.68 million by the year 2092.
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WHO Regional Director leads dialogue on adolescent pregnancy challenges
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Highlighting the urgency of the issue, Saima Wazed emphasised that the South-East Asia Region comprises 26 per cent of the global population and 29 per cent of the global adolescent population.
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Driving Innovation: The Success Stories of India's Top Entrepreneurs
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11: The world's largest democracy with the fastest-growing economy, has the largest population in the world. This growth has led to many billionaire entrepreneurs. However, only 11 to 15 per cent of Indians work in the entrepreneurial sector, and just 5 to 10 percent
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