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Covid variant worse than Omicron in next 2 years: UK epidemiologist
He said that there was still a "long way to go" because the virus will continue to "throw surprises". He also insisted the virus - which now poses a similar death threat as flu - will be with us "for the rest of our lives", Daily Mail reported. Whitty noted that the strain could cause "worse problems" than Omicron and the challenges from the current strain are "not by any means trivial", and its emergence could "significantly change our balance of risk".
Commonly used anti-nausea drugs may triple stroke risk
Using drugs widely used to relieve nausea and vomiting are three times more likely to increase the risk of stroke, finds a study. People with migraine, or undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, are likely to suffer from nausea and vomiting and are known to use antidopaminergic antiemetics (ADAs) drugs. According to the study, published by The BMJ, the potential action of ADAs on blood flow to the brain could explain the higher risk.
Outhouse opens 'The Atelier' at FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week
'OH Dopamine' was the name of the collection and what a rush it delivered! None other than jewellery and accessories brand, Outhouse, was chosen to open 'The Atelier' on day one of the FDCI x Lakme Fashion Week. The line featured the brand's signature avant garde style with a free spirited take on jewellery for women and men
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.
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