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Cancer update: 'Western diet' responsible for rising colorectal cancer?
Diet may be pivotal factor behind rising colorectal cancer among young adults. Researchers at Ohio State University have pointed out at "Western diet".
Indian economy likely grew at weakest pace in a year in Jan-March, says Reuters poll
India's economy likely experienced its slowest growth in a year during the January-March quarter, attributed to weak domestic demand, according to a Reuters poll of economists. This follows a surprising 8.4% GDP growth in the October-December quarter, boosted by a sharp drop in subsidies that artificially increased net indirect taxes, while gross value added (GVA) grew by 6.5%. For the January-March period, GDP growth is expected to have slowed to 6.7%, with GVA growth at 6.2%.
World Hypertension Day: Identifying risks, monitoring high BP, and adopting preventive measures to address this silent killer
To address the ticking bomb called hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, The Economic Times, in collaboration with USV, brings a special World Hypertension Day episode titled ‘The Brain, The Heart, and The Kidney: The Trifecta of Hypertension’, featuring a panel of esteemed experts, Dr. Ajit Mehta, Dr Soumik Chaudhuri, and Dr. Basavaraj G S. This significant discussion aimed to address the critical connection between hypertension and our vital organs. Here are the highlights.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: Director Wes Ball to unveil 'Raw' version with VFX Marvels
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes premiered in theaters on Friday, May 10. This film series has maintained its momentum for the past 56 years, spanning nine installments since its inception in 1968.
'Rust' armorer receives 18-month sentence in Alec Baldwin shooting case
Hannah Gutierrez, the armorer for the movie "Rust," has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The incident occurred when actor Alec Baldwin, handling a gun on set, fired a live round instead of a blank. Gutierrez was found guilty of negligence for loading the live round into the revolver. The tragedy, which shocked Hollywood, is believed to be the first time in modern history that a film crew member was killed by a live round.
Whooping cough spreading in China, 13 deaths in 2 months. Symptoms and if a vaccine is there
China experienced a significant surge in whooping cough cases in the first two months of 2024, with 32,380 cases reported compared to 1,421 in the same period in 2023. The disease, caused by Bordetella pertussis, can lead to severe complications.
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Want to live longer? Eat more nuts and plants, observe fasts, suggest longevity expert
Now, decades after Longo dropped his grunge-era band, DOT, for a career in biochemistry, the Italian professor stands with his floppy rocker hair and lab coat at the nexus of Italy's eating and aging obsessions.
Delhi tops among women crypto investors in FY23-24: Mudrex
Among Indian cities, Delhi tops with 23% of female investors, followed by Bengaluru at 21%. Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad also contribute to the growing presence of female investors in the crypto space
New AI model developed to predict psychosis onset through brain imaging
Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of predicting the onset of psychosis in individuals using brain scans. This breakthrough could lead to earlier intervention and better outcomes for those at risk of psychosis.
Diabetes surging among India’s young adults: Here’s how to navigate with ease and confidence
Individuals in their early 20s and 30s are increasingly being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, signalling that we are on the cusp of a potentially devastating diabetes epidemic. In the third episode of the USV diabetes awareness multimedia series—Beat Diabetes Win Life—in collaboration with The Economic Times, Dr. Ambrish Mithal, Dr. Narendra Kotwal, and Prof. (Dr.) Shashank Joshi, addressed the urgency of this intersectional issue, sharing insights into not only about its trends, patterns, and symptoms but also methods and strategies to combat it. Read on to discover how to transform diabetes care through the young-adult lens.
Amit Shah Kite Viral video: A Gujarati boy cuts Home Minister's kite. Watch his reaction
In the brief 20-second viral video that gained widespread attention, the young boy is skillfully targeting Amit Shah's kite, while Shah, in turn, energetically attempts to evade the boy's maneuvers. Eventually, the boy successfully executed a remarkable move, akin to the "Kai Po Che" moment, severing Amit Shah's kite. The nearby crowd erupted in cheers, celebrating the boy's unforeseen victory.
India's hockey team beat Japan 5-0 to enter ACT final for fourth time
While three-time champions India adopted a high-press hockey from the onset, Japan played deep into their defence to thwart the home team's attacks. India got the first scoring chance of the match in the form of a penalty corner but Japan goalkeeper Takashi Yoshikawa made a confident save to deny home team skipper Harmanpreet Singh.
Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed in patients as young as 30: Study
Around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer's disease - a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the age of 65.
'The Young and the Restless', which began in 1973, celebrates 50 years of drama
The show concerns the goings-on of several Midwestern families, some of whom have a lot and some who don't.
Diabetes incidence rates continue to increase in children, young adults: Study
According to researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, rates of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes continue to increase in children and young adults. Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic children and young adults also had higher incidence rates of diabetes.
Arthritis isn't curable. Quit smoking, manage blood glucose & exercise for 30 mins daily to delay onset
In total, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis.
Get learning! Upskilling helps young working professionals be satisfied & future-ready
Today’s young workforce value opportunities that allow them to continuously learn.
Congress protest aimed at saving Gandhi family, Rahul should not blame democracy for poll defeats: BJP
Hitting back at Gandhi after he alleged that India is witnessing the "death of democracy" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress leader of making "shameful and irresponsible" comments. Prasad noted that it was Rahul Gandhi's grandmother and then prime minister Indira Gandhi who had suspended people's democratic rights by imposing Emergency.
Covid-19: Bengaluru sees sharp rise in deaths among the young
Doctors say they rarely saw young patients suffering from severe infections leading to fatalities during the first wave. Intensivists treating Covid cases in ICU say most of these youngsters were the breadwinners of their families and in several cases, sons have left behind parents who survived the infection.
Sleeping six hours or less in middle age linked to increased risk of dementia, says new study
Time spent sleeping is linked to risk in older adults, but it is unclear whether it is also true for younger age groups.
Co-living spaces see boom in India, driven by Gen-Z, young couples
According to a recent survey by Colive, covering 20,000 respondents around 91% of the occupiers of the coliving space prefer to live alone as compared to the shared living. There is also a demand for a one bedroom or a studio apartment, with 82% of the occupiers demanding the same.
Elderly show fewer post-vaccine symptoms than young: Study
With eight million healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated across the country by the end of Saturday, there are a range of observations that doctors’ associations and groups have made.
Sports apparel and footwear companies outrun fast-fashion and lifestyle rivals since the onset of Covid-19
Companies such as Decathlon, Asics, Puma, Skechers and Reebok grew 7-24% in the year ended December 2020, significantly outpacing apparel retailers Zara, Benetton, Marks & Spencer, Levi's and Lifestyle, which either declined or expanded in low single-digits during the year, according to regulatory filings.
India’s fertility rate is crumbling. Y-Combinator-backed Inito might have a solution
Inito’s device monitors people’s health, tracks women’s ovulation cycle and give them medical guidance through an AI-app and removes the burden of frequently visiting clinics and hospitals.
Investing in good health at young age can help secure retirement. Here's how
Focussing on health from a young age can reduce your financial burden in the retirement phase.
Children as young as 8 face body image issues; girls more dissatisfied than boys
Children may be vulnerable to poor body image as hormone levels rise with the onset of puberty.
Power of Ideas: As new technology becomes the fuel for MNCs, top executives finally look up to young entrepreneurs
Much has changed since then. Gowda’s innovation is now being bought by the CIOs of large multinational companies among the likes of Aditya Birla Group and Tata Consultancy Services.
Indian scientist develops potential non-insulin diabetes drug
Arnab De, a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, has developed the non-insulin drug candidate in collaboration with Richard DiMarchi of Indiana University.
Lupin signs pact with Onset to sell skin disease lotion in US
Lupin signed an agreement with Onset Dermatologics under which it will market the latter's skin disease treatment medicine in US market.
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