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Increasing legumes, reducing red meat is safe for bone health, protein int
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki found that replacing pea- and faba bean-based dietary products for red and processed meat ensured enough amino acid intake while having no adverse impacts on bone metabolism.
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Metropolis Foundation adopts 1,000 Tuberculosis (TB) patients in Mumbai, u
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: Metropolis Foundation, the CSR arm of Metropolis Healthcare, today announced that it has adopted 1000 TB patients in Mumbai under the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. This is the second cycle of the CSR programme, in which Metropolis Foundation
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Positive metabolic effects of gastric bypass disappear quickly: Research
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A recent study from Sweden's Lund University raises concerns regarding the efficacy of gastric bypass surgery. The findings suggest that the most significant metabolic changes occurred immediately following surgery. A year following the procedure, the concentration of metabolites and fats ha
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Research reveals anxious people use less suitable section of brain to cont
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Anxious people use a less suitable section of the forebrain when choosing their behaviour in socially difficult situations than non-anxious persons. This can be detected in brain scans, according to research conducted by Bob Bramson and Sjoerd Meijer at Radboud University's Donders Institute
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Researchers develop efficient spray technique for bioactive materials
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Scientists at Rutgers University have developed a highly accurate process for producing coatings of biologically active compounds for a variety of medical devices. According to the researchers, such technology might pave the way for a new era of transdermal treatment, including shot-free vac
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‘Unsatisfactory’, says UGC chairman on Jadavpur Varsity’s reply on ragging
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
University Grants Commission (UGC) has termed the second reply sent by Jadavpur University in a student death case as ‘Unsatisfactory’.
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Jadavpur University Science faculty dean, head of committee probing studen
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Subenoy Chakraborty, who headed the 10-member inquiry committee into the student's death resigned from his post on Sunday.
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Pakistani university shuts courses on journalism, social work due to low s
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The dropped subjects included statistics, journalism, social work, Arabic, diagnostic medical sonography and clinical laboratory science.
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'UGC taking matter seriously': Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Jadavp
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Dharmendra Pradhan said that the University Grant Commission (UGC) has taken the matter 'seriously' and that measures are being taken up to prevent 'ragging'-related incidents.
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Study finds how oceans release microplastics into atmosphere
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Microplastic waste can be discovered in the marine environment even at far-off places in the world. According to research led by Dr Barbara Scholz-Bottcher of the University of Oldenburg, these tiny particles originate on land but are also released back into the atmosphere by the sea.
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Blue-light glasses may not alleviate screen-induced eye strain: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a review of 17 randomised controlled trials, blue light-blocking eyewear has no effect on computer-related eye strain or sleep quality. The included studies did not examine this outcome, hence the study found no evidence that blue-light-filtering lenses protect the retina, the
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Patients with low-risk breast cancer may not require radiotherapy: Study
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Some women with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer may not need radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, according to recent research from McMaster University, BC Cancer, Hamilton Health Sciences, and the University of British Columbia.
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