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China's growth hampered as it aims to achieve climate goals through power
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 16 (ANI): China is experiencing its worst power shortage since the 1980s, a phenomenon that puts at risk the country's post-COVID-19 economic growth and supply chains by shutting down electricity in homes and industries alike, a media report said.
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Study suggests lower death risk linked to higher intake of fatty acid in n
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): A high intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils, is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, a new study has shown.
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Wall Street scores biggest week since June on strong US retail sales
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): Wall Street scored its biggest week since June as strong retail sales boosted the risk appetite of equity market investors, despite surging inflationary pressures on the US economy.
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Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycysti
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI): Contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), revealed a study led by the University of Birmingham.
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SC to hear plea seeking doorstep COVID vaccination for disabled on October
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on October 29 will hear a PIL seeking prioritised COVID vaccination for persons with disabilities at their place of residence since they face a higher risk of being impacted by the disease.
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Study suggests brief counselling by doctor can help curb drinking
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): The findings of a new systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that alcohol-targeted brief interventions, which are short, structured, one-to-one conversations about drinking, designed to motivate changes in risky behaviour, when delivered in doctors' of
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High intake of fatty acid in nuts, seeds, plant oils linked to lower death
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): A new study has shown that a high intake of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) - found mainly in nuts, seeds, and plant oils - is associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, and specifically from diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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J-K: Disaster authorities organise workshops on disaster preparedness
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 14 (ANI): A workshop on capacity building on disaster risk reduction for a safer society was organised by authorities on International day for disaster reduction in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.
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Typhoon Kompasu leaves 19 dead, 13 missing in Northern Philippines: Report
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Luzon [Philippines], October 14 (ANI/Sputnik): At least 19 people were killed and 13 others went missing as a result of typhoon Kompasu, also known as Maring in the Philippines, which had ravaged the country's northern island of Luzon this week, local media reported on Thursday citing the na
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Changes in menstrual cycle length before menopause may predict risk of hea
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 14 (ANI): As women near menopause, their menstrual cycle length often becomes longer. The timing of these changes could provide clues about a person's risk of developing heart disease, according to a new study led by University of Pittsburgh researchers.
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Urban areas more likely to have precipitation-triggered landslides
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 13 (ANI): According to a new study that could help improve landslide predictions and hazard and risk assessments, urban areas may be at greater risk for precipitation-triggered landslides than rural areas.
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Death toll from tropical storm in Philippines rises to 13, 9 missing
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], October 13 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll from the severe tropical storm Kompasu has risen to 13 and that nine people are missing, the Philippine government said Wednesday.
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