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Mega UN summit to combat desertification kick off at Greater Noida
NEW DELHI: A UN convention to combat desertification kicked off on Monday at Greater Noida in which countries are expected to announce their targets...
Biden health plan aims far beyond legacy of 'Obamacare'
RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON: Wrapping himself in the legacy of “Obamacare”, Joe Biden is offering restless Democrats a health care proposal that goes far beyond it,...
This is why lean people get fatty liver disease
SYDNEY: Researchers have discovered how fatty liver disease develops in lean people, aiding the development of potential treatments for these patients. "Lean fatty liver patients...
Exercise is good for ageing brain: Study
NEW YORK: Exercise seems to endow a wealth of benefits, from the release of happiness-inducing hormones to higher physical fitness and now it may...
Red wine improves gut health: Study
LONDON: Researchers have found that people who drink red wine have increased gut microbiota diversity as well as lower levels of obesity and bad...
Own a pet for better heart health
NEW DELHI: Pet ownership, especially that of a dog, is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), says a new study. According to...
Pomegranate juice helps in unborn babies' brain development
NEW YORK: Drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy may improve brain development and connectivity in unborn babies. Pomegranate juice is a particularly rich source of polyphenols...
Spending time on phone not so bad for mental health
NEW DELHI: In contrast to generally held views about the negative impact of using smartphones, researchers have found that teenagers spending time on their...
'Catastrophic' Dorian pounds Bahamas, US evacuates coast
RIVERIA BEACH (US): Hurricane Dorian battered the Bahamas with ferocious wind and rain on Sunday, the monstrous Category 5 storm wrecking towns and homes...
Medha Patkar's health has deteriorated, claim supporters
BARWANI/BHOPAL: The health of Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar, on a hunger protest for the past eight days seeking rehabilitation of those...