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Study: Pregnancy-related mortality rising due to COVID among reproductive-
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
Following the emergence of the highly contagious Delta and Omicron COVID-19 variants, pregnancy-related mortality rates in the United States increased faster in 2021 than the previous year, according to a new study (UMD).
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Study finds how diabetes, tooth loss can worsen cognitive decline in older
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a recent study, having both diabetes and tooth loss correlates to lower cognitive function and quicker cognitive decline in older persons.
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Study: Risk of skull fractures is higher in men than women
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Every year, more than 3 million persons 65 and older need emergency room treatment for injuries sustained in falls. Skull fractures are a major consequence of head trauma, which is the most frequent cause of serious damage. According to the 2016 National Trauma Database annual report, women
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Pakistan must not change demographics of PoK: United Kashmir People's Nati
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"We warn Pakistan that turning the local populations of PoK and Gilgit Baltistan into a minority will have disastrous effects not only on the peace and security of Jammu Kashmir but the entire region," he said.
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Men over 65 are at higher risk of skull fractures from falls than women: S
Updated : 3 years ago IST
More than 3 million adults aged 65 and older are treated in emergency rooms every year due to fall injuries. Head trauma is the most common source of significant injury, with skull fractures being a serious result. Females account for 58 per cent of all falls, according to the 2016 National
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Newly discovered tsetse fly pheromone might help to control disease spread
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Yale researchers have found a volatile pheromone generated by the tsetse fly, a blood-sucking bug that spreads diseases in both humans and animals across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. The study sheds fresh light on how flies communicate with one another and could lead to new techniques for reg
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5.3 Million may be homeless in Syria after devastating earthquake: UNHCR
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"We are also leading in the protection sector here. Throughout Syria, we have a network of community centres, satellite centres, outreach volunteers, and this helps us reach vulnerable populations. We've set up hotlines for all sorts of protection-related issues, which we use," he added.<
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Aquatic organisms respond to flooding, drought disturbance in different wa
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Populations of various species of aquatic insects and other invertebrates respond to flooding and waterway drying due to drought in different ways that can be anticipated, according to a new Penn State-led study that employed a novel method to assess the stability of stream ecosystems.
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Study: Genetic diversity among species reduces climate change vulnerabilit
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Genetic diversity is the building block that allows populations to vary in response to environmental changes, hence the more diversity, the better.
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Ethical ancient DNA research must involve descendant communities
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The analysis of ancient DNA allows scientists to trace human evolution and make important discoveries about modern populations. The data revealed by ancient DNA sampling can be valuable, but the human remains that carry this ancient DNA are often those of the ancestors of modern Indigenous g
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India's G20 presidency agenda will prioritize globalization paradigm focus
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Jaishankar said that India will focus on bolstering international cooperation in addressing the challenges related to threat of terrorism faced by many nations.
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Study finds how retirement plans affect cognitive performance in older peo
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Researchers from the State University of New York's Binghamton University found that early retirement can hasten cognitive impairment in older people.
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