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Toll in Ursula Typhoon in Philippines climbs to 41
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], Dec 29 (Sputnik/ANI): The number of people killed in Typhoon Ursula that hit popular tourist areas and remote villages across central Philippines earlier in the week, has risen to 41, media reported citing the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.
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Rani Mukerji terms making of 'Mardaani 2' extremely risky
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Dec 28 (ANI): Rani Mukerji-starrer thriller 'Mardaani 2' is earning praise from critics and audiences alike, with a rock-steady run at the box office and earnings of Rs 40.20 crore, despite the release of 'Dabangg 3'.
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Scientists explore women's knowledge about breast density, cancer risk
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 28 (ANI): Women's knowledge about breast density and cancer risk has long been discussed by scientists. In a new qualitative study, they explore women's knowledge and perceptions of breast density and experiences of breast cancer screening across three US states wi
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Smart headphones to save pedestrians from getting run over by vehicles
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Columbia [USA], Dec 28 (ANI): Walking the streets while wearing headphones can put people at a massive risk of getting run over by vehicles. In an effort to avert any such freak accidents in the future, a group of scientists is developing special earphones that alert their users of approachi
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India's financial system remains stable despite weak growth but risks pers
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 27 (ANI): India's financial system remains stable notwithstanding weakening domestic growth, said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) while releasing December 2019 Financial Stability Report (FSR) here on Friday.
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Proton therapy for cancer significantly reduces risk of severe side effect
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Philadelphia [USA], Dec 27 (ANI): Proton therapy, as it turns out, has fewer side effects on cancer patients when compared to the traditional radiation treatment. While the cure rates of both the treatment methods are almost similar, radiation leads to much more frequent unplanned hospitalis
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Illicit opioid users at higher mortality risk due to various causes, revea
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 26 (ANI): People hooked on to illicit opioids are not only at the risk of dying from a drug overdose but also face increased chances of death from communicable and non-communicable diseases, injuries and suicide.
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Physical activity in recommended amounts is linked to lowering cancer risk
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 27 (ANI): An analysis of nine studies conducted with 7,50,000 adults finds that the amounts of physical activity during leisure time are linked to a lower risk of seven cancers.
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Secure your year-end trips with the Domestic Holiday Cover from Bajaj Fins
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): The year-end often witnesses Indians going on a holiday trip to popular destinations across the country. While travelling allows you to indulge in adventure and relaxation, it also comes with its set of challenges and risks.
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Crisil downgrades GP Petroleums' rating for bank loan facilities
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 26 (ANI): Investment consulting firm Crisil has downgraded its rating for Rs 220 crore worth of bank loan facilities for GP Petroleums Ltd, which is a part of the Gulf Petrochem Group.
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India needs to de-risk private sector investments, develop suitable carbon
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 25 (ANI): India can consider developing a robust domestic emission trading system where the private sector participates and sells retroactive, current and future credits, according to global consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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'Higher magnesium intake may reduce fatal coronary heart disease risk in p
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 24 (ANI): A new prospective study based on data from the Women's Health Initiative found a potential inverse association between dietary magnesium and fatal coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women.
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