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Livelihoods of over 55 million domestic workers at risk due to Covid-19: I
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 (ANI): Nearly three-quarters of domestic workers around the world -- more than 55 million people -- are at significant risk of losing their jobs and income due to lockdown and lack of effective social security coverage, according to new estimates by the Internat
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Adding lean beef to healthy diet does not adversely affect heart or leads
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Illinois [USA], June 16 (ANI): Results from a new study show that the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes were similar when participants consumed a healthy eating pattern with and without an additional 5.3 ounces of lean beef.
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Volunteers put their lives at risk for COVID-19 vaccine
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Washington DC [USA], June 16 (ANI): Despite risks involved, several people across the world are volunteering for the trial of COVID-19 vaccine, allowing the researcher to inject potentially deadly microbes inside their nose.
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Study on maternal depression suggests seeking help sooner is better for mu
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Brisbane [Australia], June 15 (ANI): The children of mothers with long-term depression have been found to be at higher risk of behavioural problems and poor development, suggests a recent study.
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Study reveals advanced MRI scans may improve treatment of tremors, Parkins
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Washington D.C. [USA], June 15 (ANI): Researchers have recently developed MRI techniques that are used to more precisely target a small area in the brain linked to Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. The discovery may lead to better outcomes without surgery and with less risk of negati
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Spitting in public places increases risk of COVID-19 spread: MoHFW
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): In order to spread awareness regarding COVID-19, the Union Ministry of Health on Sunday asked people not to spit in public places as it increases the risk of spread of the fatal virus.
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Nurses approach SC seeking provision of protective kits for healthcare wor
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New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): The United Nurses Association (UNA) approached the Supreme Court mentioning that healthcare workers are exposed to the risk of getting infected by Covid-19 and sought to provide protective kits to healthcare workers.
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Study suggests that repetitive negative thinking is linked to dementia, Al
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London [UK], June 13 (ANI): A new UCL-led study has found out that persistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease
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Moody's downgrades Hyderabad Airport's rating to Ba2, confirms Delhi Airpo
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Singapore, June 13 (ANI): Moody's Investors Service has downgraded GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd's (HIAL's) corporate family rating to Ba2 from Ba1 and confirmed Delhi International Airport Ltd's (DIAL's) Ba3 corporate family rating and senior secured ratings.
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COVID-19 may push millions of children into child labour: ILO, UNICEF
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New York/Geneva, June 12 (ANI): Millions of more children risk being pushed into child labour as a result of the COVID-19 crisis which could lead to the first rise in child labour after 20 years of progress, according to a new brief from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and UNICEF
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Performing light physical activity prevents major mobility disability amon
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Washington D.C. [USA], June 12 (ANI): Being inactive can be the strongest risk factor for disability as one ages. The new study details the benefits of performing light physical activities and its importance for older people.
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Delhi HC directs civic bodies to suspend biometric attendance due to COVID
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 11 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed municipal authorities to suspend the biometric system for marking attendance to avoid COVID-19 infection and asked to maintain a record of the equipment given to the safai karamcharis (sanitation workers) who report
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