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Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihood: ILO
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 1 (ANI): The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to COVID-19 outbreak means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy -- that is nearly half of the global workforce -- stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed, the Inte
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ITI Cuttack develops service robot that reduces risk of infection for fron
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Cuttack (Odisha) [India], April 30 (ANI): The Industrial Training Institute, Cuttack has developed a service robot with the help of SakRobotix Lab. to help frontline health workers, who are at constant risk of contracting the coronavirus.
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Uttarakhand CM launches e-hospital and telemedicine facility
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 30 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Wednesday launched telemedicine and e-hospital services at the Doon Medical College, in order to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19.
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Centre asks govt employees to download Aarogya Setu app, commute to office
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions on Wednesday directed all Central government employees to download 'Aarogya Setu' app on their mobiles and commute to the office only when it shows safe or low-risk status against COVID-19.
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Trauma, neglect, family dysfunction in childhood leads to health issues in
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 29 (ANI): Children who experience trauma, neglect, abuse, and family dysfunction are at increased risk of having heart disease in their 50s and 60s, according to a new study.
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Study shows higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 29 (ANI): A recent study shows that men with a history of obesity in their late teens are, in adult life, more at risk of a blood clot (thrombus) in a leg or lung. The risk rises successively and is highest in those who were severely obese in adolescence.
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My father at risk from COVID-19, precautions should be taken: Tejashwi Yad
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], April 28 (ANI): RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday said that his father and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav is at risk of getting the COVID-19 infection and special care should be taken of him.
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Protect workers now and after lockdowns ease, says ILO
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 28 (ANI): As the pressure mounts on countries to ease their lockdown restrictions, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on Tuesday urged governments to take action to prevent and control COVID-19 in the workplace with active involvement and dialogue with em
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Child's home environment can impact risk of developing depression
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 28 (ANI): Children's rearing environment has a meaningful impact on their risk for major depression later in life, a recent study has found and also noted the importance of nurturing environments when a child is at risk.
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Scientists double understanding of genetic risk of melanoma
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 28 (ANI): A global collaboration of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions on the human genome that influence the risk of developing melanoma.
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COVID-19 has made it difficult to manage cancer care, says Oncologist
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Amid the lockdown in the country, patients suffering from cancer are at a higher risk, the oncologist said that COVID-19 has made it difficult to manage the cancer care delivery system.
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Mary Kom lauds India's frontline workers as nation fights coronavirus
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): As the nation continues to fight against coronavirus, Indian boxer Mary Kom on Monday saluted the country's frontline workers, who are putting their own lives at risk in order to save other people's lives, for their commendable job.
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