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Standing at work can actually be detrimental to BP: Study

23 Nov, 2024 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) Prolonged standing at work had a negative impact on blood pressure and in contrast, spending more time sitting at work was associated with better BP, a new study has revealed.

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Probiotics before child birth may help protect against toxic exposures

23 Nov, 2024 5:55 PM

New York, Nov 23 (IANS) Probiotic supplementation can reduce the negative impacts of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) on neurodevelopment, behaviour and metabolism, according to a new study.

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Most Americans not aware that alcohol ups cancer risk: Survey

23 Nov, 2024 5:12 PM

New York, Nov 23 (IANS) Despite the warning that drinking alcohol can lead to cancer risk, less than half of Americans know that regularly drinking alcohol increases the risk of later developing cancer.

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India leads world in science, innovation research: Minister

23 Nov, 2024 4:48 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) From being led in science and innovative research, India is today in a position to lead others across the world, proven by recent success stories accomplished under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including space sector, biotechnology and vaccine breakthroughs, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday.

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India sees over 226 pc surge in startup funding at $596 mn this week

23 Nov, 2024 3:31 PM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Indian startup ecosystem bounced back this week in terms of raising funds, clocking more than 226 per cent surge with securing around $596 million in total.

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Australian discovery of ancient hot water on Mars an indicator of its habitable past

23 Nov, 2024 1:41 PM

Sydney, Nov 23 (IANS) Australian researchers have discovered the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, revealing that the planet may have once been habitable.

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India’s seafood, wine industry grows substantially as exports surge: Centre

23 Nov, 2024 11:43 AM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) India’s premium seafood and vibrant wine industry has grown substantially, with seafood exports alone reaching $7.3 billion in value and 17.81 lakh metric tonnes in volume, the government said on Saturday.

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India-EFTA trade pact to drive $100 bn investment, boost 99.6 pc of exports

23 Nov, 2024 11:22 AM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) has the potential to boost 99.6 per cent of Indian exports with market access to European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries and drive $100 billion investment, the government said on Saturday.

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We need Bharat Food and Drug Administration for global benchmarks: FM Sitharaman

23 Nov, 2024 11:01 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 23 (IANS) India is setting standards in pharmaceuticals and like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), we should also aim to create Bharat Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for global standards and benchmarks, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed.

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Stimulating NREM sleep can boost cognitive function, memory

23 Nov, 2024 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) A team of scientists has uncovered a key mechanism by which sleep enhances neuronal and behavioural performance, potentially changing our fundamental understanding of how sleep boosts brainpower.

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