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Ventilation systems in schools can reduce Covid cases: Study
The study, released on Tuesday, was conducted by the Hume Foundation, an Italian think tank, involved 10,441 classrooms in Marche in central Italy, of which 316 classrooms were equipped with mechanical ventilation systems while the other 10,125 were not. In the 316 classrooms with mechanical ventilation systems, there were far fewer cases of Covid, and the number of infections reduced in step with the quality of the school's ventilation system, according to the study, Xinhua news agency reported.
People prefer real more than something that is made to look beautiful: Manish Malhotra
"When you say that it has been three decades for me in the movie industry, I suddenly feel so old," smiles fashion designer Manish Malhotra, stressing that he has loved every frame of each film he has been part of. "It has been a beautiful journey, and I consider myself lucky to be still doing what I enjoy the most. Every new assignment has shown me a novel path towards fulfillment," Malhotra said.
Curtain raiser event to mark launch of India's National Calendar
Do you know that India has a National Calendar and March 22, termed as 1 Chaitra, is the first day of the New Year? While most Indians celebrate their respective traditional new years with dates changing every year as they are based on the lunar tithi/month, in stark contrast, the dates of the National Calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the Gregorian calendar.
Maternal exposure to plastic chemical may up asthma, wheezing risk in girls
Prenatal exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may have negative effects on respiratory health in school-age girls, warns a study. Bisphenols are chemical substances used in the manufacture of plastics and resins found in many consumer products, such as food cans, reusable bottles and toys. The most well-known is BPA, a known endocrine disruptor used widely in the manufacture of food containers and the interior coatings of such recipients.
Why women are more likely to die after heart attack than men
Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men and thus, are more at risk of death, according to research. Cardiogenic shock is a life-threatening condition in which the heart suddenly fails to pump enough blood to supply the body's organs with sufficient oxygen. It is usually caused by a large heart attack. It is estimated that up to 10 per cent of patients with heart attacks affecting a large area of the heart also develop cardiogenic shock.
Whisky based summer cocktails
As the weather changes, there's no need to give up your favourite tipple. Who says whisky is not a summer drink? Try these Jameson Irish Whiskey cocktails to keep you cool through the heat. Always reliable, always delicious. Known the world over as the Jameson 'signature serve', this is really a cocktail for all occasions. However, nothing beats that night out with friends with a JGL in your hand!
Happiness and joy through fitness
My fitness journey began during my college days. I was always a chubby kid with more than a few extra pounds, and that led to insecurities and low self-esteem. It was drastically impacting my mental health. When I first started working out I was surprised with the way my body and mind reciprocated. I soon started to develop a passion for looking and feeling good and that was the first major catalyst for my fitness journey.
Your sugar fix
This year, Myprotein India encourages everyone to have some lighter moments as they workout and immerse themselves in the colourful festivity as pleasing the mind with an eventful celebration to celebrate a Happy and Healthy Holi.
Shortness of breath could signal heart attack with worst survival rate Study
Shortness of breath may be a sign of heart attack and lead to less survival than those with typical symptoms of chest pain, according to a study. The researchers from Braga Hospital in Portugal, showed that just 76 per cent of heart attack patients with dyspnoea or fatigue as their main symptom are alive at one year compared to 94 per cent of those with chest pain as the predominant feature.
Astro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope: March 21-27)
Here is a guide to the week ahead for you. This is your forecast for March 21-27.
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