LIFESTYLE
Countries must make 'massive efforts' to reduce salt intake: WHO
In a first-of-its-kind global report on sodium intake reduction, the global health body noted that the world is off-track to achieve its global target of reducing sodium intake by 30 per cent by 2025. The report shows that only 5 per cent countries are protected by mandatory and comprehensive sodium reduction policies, while 73 per cent, including India, lack full range of implementation of such policies.
Covid can raise risk of liver problems, acid reflux, ulcers: Study
People infected with Covid can also see an increased likelihood of constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloating and vomiting. "Gastrointestinal problems were among the first that were reported by the patient community," senior author Ziyad Al-Aly, a clinical epidemiologist at Washington University said. "It is increasingly clear that the GI tract serves as a reservoir for the virus."
Bronchitis, pneumonia by age 2 can double early death risk as adults
The study, led by researchers from Imperial College London and published in The Lancet, spans more than 73 years and provides the best evidence to date that early respiratory health has an impact on mortality later in life. The findings challenge the misconception that adult deaths from respiratory diseases are determined only by behaviour in adulthood, such as smoking.
Spring festival 'Shigmotsav' begins in Goa
Shigmotsav is one of the major festivals of the Hindu community in Goa. The government had started celebrating this festival at the state level from 1991. Since then, the youth of the state have been showcasing their talent by making mythological tableaux. On March 11, a Shigmotsav parade will be held in state capital Panaji.
Now a simple blood test may help detect anxiety
"The current approach is to talk to people about how they feel to see if they could be on medications, but some medications can be addictive and create more problems. We wanted to see if our approach to identify blood biomarkers could help us match people to existing medications that will work better and could be a non-addictive choice," Niculescu added.
Bhendi Bazaar's women and their stories of change!
The market was originally built as a part of the inner-city neighbourhoods created to meet the housing requirements of the labour force supporting trade and commerce activities in the harbour of Old Bombay, as it was then known. The history of this thriving Mumbai city and Bhendi Bazar are intertwined, a tale that crafts the epic saga of Mumbai becoming India's financial centre, is the tale of Bhendi Bazar.
It's challenging to be a woman at most stages of life: Soha Ali Khan
Kickstarting the month that celebrates International Women's Day, Airbnb hosted a panel discussion featuring actor and author Soha Ali Khan, Singer & Songwriter Lisa Mishra, Entrepreneur Kirti Poonia (Co-founder, Relove), and Airbnb Host Kakoli. In an exclusive interview with IANSlife, Soha, who participated on the.
5 Indian women authors write on inclusion and diversity for children
Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and accepted for who they are, as well as to be reflected in the books that are made available to them. This includes encouraging kindness and inclusivity, honouring diverse cultures, appreciating the beauty in shared experiences, and encouraging genuine self-expression.
How women in tech can break the bias
While some organisations today are actively addressing this imbalance, many women still struggle to overcome obstacles like unfounded worries about their technical aptitude, being overlooked for opportunities due to their gender or biases based on age, race, or appearance, and imposter syndrome.
W for Women, Workout, and Wellbeing
Women's health and fitness are essential for several reasons. Firstly, maintaining good health helps women to live longer and happier lives. Women who are healthy and fit can enjoy a higher quality of life, have more energy, and are less likely to suffer from chronic diseases.
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