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Heart health plays a pivotal role in achieving a long and vibrant life. Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with 25 years of clinical experience, identifies five essential daily habits that can significantly enhance longevity. Drawing on decades of expertise, he emphasises that maintaining a balance of regular physical activity, a nutritious and heart-friendly…
A groundbreaking vaccine developed by Harvard researchers offers hope against infections from implanted medical devices. This innovative biomaterial scaffold vaccine significantly boosts immune response, reducing bacterial infection by 100-fold in mouse models. It even protects against antibiotic-resistant strains, potentially saving lives and improving patient outcomes globally. People who have implanted medical devices such as orthopaedic…
The eight key members of the Opec+ alliance, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have agreed to raise oil production by 137,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting December, marking a modest increase that will hold steady for three months, the group said in a statement after a virtual meeting on Sunday, AFP reported.The move, aligned with…
If your job keeps you glued to a chair for most of the day, you’re not alone — but your heart might not be thanking you. Sitting for extended hours has long been linked to poor circulation, higher blood pressure, and increased risk of heart disease. Now, a new study by researchers at the University…
Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has proposed a three-step strategy to safeguard India’s trade interests as discussions with the United States have stepped into the “advanced stage.” The agency has suggested measures like scaling back Russian oil imports, seeking trade parity and resuming talks on fair terms.Here’s what GTRI’s 3 step plan says: 1. Halting…
Red wine is often believed to be a healthy indulgence. It has been long associated with heart and liver benefits. Some even consume red wine regularly to improve heart health. But is red wine really good for your health? Is it true that red wine protects the liver? A Harvard and Stanford trained doctor from…
NEW DELHI: In a new revelation, the Delhi Police have exposed a fabricated acid attack case that turned out to be a carefully planned conspiracy. What initially appeared to be a case of violence against a young woman has now been revealed as a staged crime, allegedly orchestrated to protect the woman’s father, who was…
A major new analysis published inNature Cardiovascular Research has found that men must exercise almost twice as long as women each week to achieve the same protection from heart disease. The results challenge long-standing global fitness guidelines that treat both sexes the same, even as heart disease remains the world’s biggest killer.If exercise affects male…
Representative image (AI-generated) Indian fertiliser companies are preparing to set up a urea manufacturing facility in Russia, a move that is likely to be announced during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in December. This would be India’s first fertiliser venture in Russia.The plant will use Russia’s abundant ammonia and natural gas reserves, ensuring…
When we hear the word “attack,” most people think of the heart, sudden, severe and potentially fatal. Yet the kidneys can face a similar crisis known as a kidney attack, or acute kidney injury (AKI). This condition occurs when the kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste and balance fluids, often within hours or…
