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Cardiovascular diseases on the rise among young citizens post-COVID-19

Health experts are concerned about a recent increase in cardiovascular disease cases (CVD) among the young as revealed by a survey conducted by leading institutes in the US. They emphasise the importance of timely intervention and routine check-ups to prevent complications like acute coronary events, myocardial injury, and heart failure. Unknown s

26 March,2024 07:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Aruna Bhatt, a teacher on election duty, at her Mira Road residence. Pic/Anurag Ahire

Mumbai: Why teachers are up in arms against state

Aruna Bhatt, 40, has been a school teacher for two decades, but election duty has kept her out of the classroom for six years. Her situation is not unique; many teachers across the state have been requisitioned for non-academic duties without being relieved of their primary responsibilities.  Teachers across the state expressed concerns about

26 March,2024 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
Agripada school

Mumbai: The future is bright

Students walk into the brand new classrooms, the benches smell of varnish, a shiny water cooler stands in a corner, and to take in the sunshine, there are large windows. For the first time in 80 years, the students of the Seventh Day Adventist English High School in Agripada won’t have to crane their necks to see their teacher thanks to eleva

17 March,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
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Rheumatic disease risk high up to 1 year post a Covid infection: Study

People who suffered a Covid-19 infection may be up to an year at high risk of developing autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases (AIRDs), according to a global study. The study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, showed that the risk increases with severity of Covid, even among those who were vaccinated. “However, these findings a

07 March,2024 10:15 AM IST | Seoul | IANS
Gotabaya Rajapaksa. File pic

Rajapaksa claims "foreign and local parties" responsible for his ouster

Claiming that certain foreign and local parties were always intent on ousting him from power, former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that foreign intervention has become "more common in Sri Lanka today", News Wire reported. In a media release on Wednesday, Gotabaya announced the publication of his book titled "The conspiracy to oust

07 March,2024 08:10 AM IST | Sri Lanka | ANI
According to fertility experts, surrogacy was highly sought after from the mid-2000s to 2020. Representation pic

Mumbai: Will surrogacy law tweaks help couples?

Tushar, 43, a Mumbai-based businessman, and his wife Riya 42, (names changed) had married in late 2019. But, COVID-19 hit the next year with social and economic disruptions. When the dust settled, they decided to start a family. “We were already very old and conceiving naturally did not work for us,” he said.  In 2022, the two had

29 February,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar
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Vaping can make you more prone to Covid infection: Study

While tobacco smokers are known to have worse Covid-19 outcomes, a new study showed that vapers are more susceptible to infection by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The electronic cigarettes typically contain an e-liquid, made up of nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and flavour chemicals. The researchers at the University of California, River

28 February,2024 02:36 PM IST | New York | IANS
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Mid-Day Premium Low-calorie cocktails: How restaurants are taking the health-conscious route

Mumbai is becoming a really interesting city to dine in if you love sipping on cocktails because the cocktail-drinking culture is evolving in many ways that you would not have thought of before. The last few years have seen more bars experiment with their cocktail menus to include alcohol-forward cocktails that shows how much Mumbai drinker has evo

27 February,2024 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Arun Pandit

Arun Pandit: The Rising Star in Astrology and Numerology Education

Arun Pandit, a name synonymous with accurate astrological predictions and insightful numerology consultations, is making waves in the realm of Vedic sciences. From achieving academic excellence to becoming a leading entrepreneur in the field, Arun's journey is a testament to his passion for educating and empowering individuals through ancient wisdo

23 February,2024 06:20 PM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia
The newly inaugurated ICU for liver transplant patients

Mumbai: After 14 years, KEM hospital to perform first live liver transplant

KEM hospital is preparing for its first live liver transplant in 14 years, as it currently has two such patients and donors. Meanwhile, it is awaiting organ donors to resume its cadaveric liver transplant facilities, which were shut during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 19 individuals listed for it. Dr Chetan Kantharia, head of the Surgical Gastroent

21 February,2024 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Eshan Kalyanikar

Edstead's Grand Debut: "The Indian EdTech Story" Web-docu Series, Now Streaming

Edstead, a research-driven documentary studio, is thrilled to unveil its inaugural documentary series on Disney+ Hotstar: "The Indian EdTech Story". This eagerly awaited 11-episode series plunges into the dynamic highs and lows of India's EdTech ecosystem, delivering a captivating narrative that transcends mere headlines. The Indian EdTech sector

20 February,2024 01:41 PM IST | MUMBAI | BrandMedia
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