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IIT-H developing ML-based sensors to check for milk adulteration |
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Hyderabad | Wednesday, 2018 1:15:04 AM IST |
| In view of various reports claiming chemical adulteration in milk, researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology - Hyderabad (IIT-H) are developing a novel smartphone-based sensor that deploys machine-learning (ML) algorithms to detect colour change ... read.. |
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World's first total-body scanner produces incredible 3D images |
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New York | Tuesday, 2018 6:45:05 PM IST |
| The world's first medical imaging scanner that can capture a 3D picture of the entire human body at once in as little as 20-30 seconds has produced its first scans, say scientists, noting that the technology can aid in improving diagnostics to tracking di ... read.. |
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New treatment shows promise against peanut allergy |
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New York | Tuesday, 2018 3:15:05 PM IST |
| In a first, an oral immunotherapy drug derived from peanut protein could help build tolerance and eliminate potentially deadly reactions in children and adolescents with severe peanut allergies. ... read.. |
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Depressed people may have poor blood flow |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | November 20, 2018 3:11:58 PM IST |
| According to a recent study, depressed people have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow. ... read.. |
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Millennial stress load - and how to overcome it (Health Tips) |
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New Delhi | Tuesday, 2018 11:45:04 AM IST |
| India, with a population of over a billion people, will have the worlds youngest population by 2020. While this sounds promising in terms of the composition of the workforce, the millennial generation is also proven to have higher stress levels in compari ... read.. |
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Indian peacekeeper injured in DRC rebel attack |
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United Nations | Tuesday, 2018 9:15:05 AM IST |
| An attack by a rebel group has injured an Indian police peacekeeper serving an UN operation in a Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) area facing the Ebola crisis, an UN official said. ... read.. |
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Centre releases SOPs for safety of sewer workers |
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New Delhi | Monday, 2018 9:45:05 PM IST |
| In the light of several incidents of the death of sewer workers, the Central government on Monday released Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in order to ensure the workers' safety and prevent accidents. ... read.. |
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Delhi reports 551 dengue cases so far in November |
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New Delhi | Monday, 2018 9:45:05 PM IST |
| As many as 271 cases of dengue were reported in the national capital in the week ended November 17, taking the total to 551 so far in November, a municipal report showed on Monday. ... read.. |
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More toilets posing greater challenges of untreated sewage |
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Mumbai | Monday, 2018 7:45:05 PM IST |
| With eight crore toilets built in India since 2014, a new challenge in the form of untreated sewage confronts India, with the problems expected to surmount in coming years, officials said at the World Toilet Summit, here on Monday. ... read.. |
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India gets its first sewer cleaning machine |
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New Delhi | Monday, 2018 6:45:05 PM IST |
| In order to reduce sewer deaths and put an end to the unsafe practice of manual scavenging, the Sulabh International on Monday introduced India's first "sewer cleaning machine". ... read.. |
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Malaria cases drop 24% in India, Odisha best performer: WHO |
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New Delhi | Monday, 2018 6:45:05 PM IST |
| India has been identified as the top country marking maximum progress in reducing malaria cases among the 11 highest burden countries, registering a 24 per cent decrease in 2017 compared to 2016, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO) report. ... read.. |
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Potato sized stone removed from kidney |
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Hyderabad | Monday, 2018 6:15:05 PM IST |
| In a rare feat, doctors at the KIMS Hospitals here saved a 39 year-old man by conducting an open kidney surgery to remove a large stone of the size of a potato. ... read.. |
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Demand growing for portable oxygen cans |
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Hyderabad | Monday, 2018 5:45:06 PM IST |
| With growing air pollution and increase in number of people with pulmonary problems, the demand for portable oxygen cans is increasing in India, says a company which manufactures cans and light weight oxygen cylinders. ... read.. |
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Marvel heroes draw inspiration from insects to breathe |
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New York | Monday, 2018 5:15:06 PM IST |
| Marvel comics superheroes Ant-Man and Wasp experience an increase in metabolic rate and oxygen as they shrink from human to insect size, say researchers while explaining the logic behind the Hollywood characters' transformation in the movie "Ant-Man and t ... read.. |
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New inflammation inhibitor could treat sepsis |
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London | Sunday, 2018 7:15:05 PM IST |
| Researchers have developed an anti-inflammatory drug molecule that could lead to better treatments for diseases such as sepsis and potentially other autoimmune diseases. ... read.. |
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Strength training could benefit heart health |
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Washington DC, [USA] | November 18, 2018 2:41:31 PM IST |
| According to a recent study, while all physical activities are beneficial for heart health, static activities such as strength training was found to be more strongly associated with reducing heart disease risks than dynamic activities like walking and cyc ... read.. |
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Goa Minister slams Parrikar-led finance ministry's functioning |
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Panaji | Saturday, 2018 8:15:05 PM IST |
| Goa Revenue Minister Rohan Khaunte on Saturday joined the chorus of the Opposition and other cabinet colleagues, claiming that the state administration had come to a standstill in the absence of ailing Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. ... read.. |
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Study links drug-resistant infections with higher mortality rates |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | November 17, 2018 5:12:02 PM IST |
| In a recent study, researchers measured the burden of antibiotic resistance in low- or middle-income countries, and reported that in-hospital mortality is significantly higher among patients infected with multi-drug resistant (MDR) or extensively drug-res ... read.. |
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Are air purifiers helpful inside your home? |
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New Delhi | Saturday, 2018 11:45:04 AM IST |
| Installing air purifiers in your homes and offices may, to some extent, help combat the impact of deadly air on your respiratory and circulatory systems; but the question remains: How effective they can be over time in mitigating the ill-effects of Delhi' ... read.. |
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Indian health-fitness app start-up forays into Malaysia |
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Bengaluru | Friday, 2018 8:45:05 PM IST |
| As part of its overseas geographic expansion into southeast Asia, Indian health and fitness app, HealthifyMe, has forayed into Malaysia to offer its services including diet and fitness plans, said a top official on Friday. ... read.. |
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19-year-old dies after inhaling deodorant to get high |
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Amsterdam | Friday, 2018 2:15:05 PM IST |
| A 19-year-old recovering drug addict died after inhaling deodorant in an attempt to get high, doctors who treated him in the Netherlands have revealed in a case report to highlight the fatal consequences of inhaling chemicals. ... read.. |
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Cannabis allergy may worsen asthma symptoms in children |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | November 16, 2018 1:41:37 PM IST |
| It is well known that second hand smoke from cigarettes is a risk to anyone who suffers from asthma. But a new research showed that it's possible for both children and adults with uncontrolled asthma to find their symptoms worsening due to cannabis allerg ... read.. |
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Know how anti-malaria drugs help in treating cancer |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | November 16, 2018 1:11:31 PM IST |
| According to previous researches, anti-malaria drugs known as chloroquines were repurposed to treat cancer for decades, but until now no one knew exactly what the chloroquines were targeting when they attack a tumor. ... read.. |
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E-cigarette use among US youth becomes an 'epidemic' |
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Chicago | Friday, 2018 5:15:05 AM IST |
| Just days after the US city of Chicago took eight online retailers to court for illegally selling e-cigarettes to underage residents, federal agencies confirmed astonishing increases in nationwide youth use of e-cigarettes. ... read.. |
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Why music is used as a potential sleep aid? |
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London | Thursday, 2018 4:45:05 PM IST |
| Besides its potential to help reduce anxiety as well as the negative effects of physical pain, a new study suggests that music might serve as a cheap, non-pharmaceutical sleep aid for people facing difficulty in getting proper sleep. ... read.. |
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Indian student dies of flu in Dubai |
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Dubai | Thursday, 2018 3:45:05 PM IST |
| A 17-year-old Indian girl studying in a Dubai school has died after contracting flu, making it the second such death in two weeks, authorities said. ... read.. |
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All you need to know about dry eye syndrome |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | November 15, 2018 2:11:35 PM IST |
| According to a medical study, dry eyes condition in humans can significantly reduce the rate of reading and may cause disruption in daily tasks that require visual concentration for long periods. The chronic dry eye is a common disease in which natural te ... read.. |
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Treating the 'bubble baby' |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | November 15, 2018 12:41:29 PM IST |
| A new study has highlighted the urgent need to develop better treatment strategies for patients suffering from severe combined immune deficiency (SCID), better known as 'bubble baby disease.' ... read.. |
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Citizenship Bill spurring Assam youth to take up arms: Congress |
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Guwahati | Wednesday, 2018 7:45:05 PM IST |
| The Congress on Wednesday said that the admission by the Assam's police brass that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 was spurring the youth to take up arms proved the BJP government's failure to protect the state's interest. ... read.. |
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Probiotics can help increase bone density: Study |
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New York | Wednesday, 2018 6:15:04 PM IST |
| Treatment with good bacteria widely used in probiotic supplements can strengthen bones, especially in females, finds a study that may develop novel ways of treating bone loss condition osteoporosis. ... read.. |
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Surgical menopause can worsen insomnia |
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New York | Wednesday, 2018 2:15:05 PM IST |
| While insomnia is one of the most common symptoms of menopause, undergoing surgical menopause is likely to worsen the sleep disorder, warns a new study. ... read.. |
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Obese people enjoy food less |
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Washington D.C. [USA] | November 14, 2018 1:41:33 PM IST |
| Researchers have found that obesity and food restrictions are associated with less food enjoyment. ... read.. |
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How Facebook aids in promoting alcohol abuse |
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New York | Wednesday, 2018 1:15:05 PM IST |
| Alcohol advertisements on social media sites such as Facebook can increase young adults' desire to drink if the ads contain pro-drinking comments from users, according to a research. ... read.. |
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