Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Following the Indian Army’s surgical strikes against terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the US has called for steps to avoid escalation of tensions…
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Hypertension or high blood pressure is rapidly increasing in children, largely as a consequence of their obesity. This high blood pressure in children and adolescents can significantly affect their mental…
Beijing, Sep 30 (IANS) At least 10 persons were killed and 29 reported missing due to Typhoon Megi in China, the Ministry of Civil Affairs announced on Friday. Five deaths were reported in Zhejiang province…
Jerusalem, Sep 30 (IANS) World leaders gathered on Friday morning in Jerusalem to bid farewell to one of Israel’s founding fathers and former President Shimon Peres. More than 70 delegations from around the world attended…
Geneva, Sep 30 (IANS) A WHO official on Friday urged warring factions to stop targeting Syria’s depleted health care sector, and to allow the immediate and safe evacuation of the sick and wounded who are…
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Oophorectomy or removal of ovaries in premenopausal women who are not at a high risk of cancer should not be considered as they may become prone to chronic health conditions,…
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) A day after India claimed surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control, Pakistan’s Army chief General Raheel Sharif has warned that any “misadventure” by India will be…
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Islamabad wants peace in the region but “we will not allow anyone to cast an evil eye on Pakistan”, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif declared on Friday. Pakistan will also never end…
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Leading a healthy lifestyle can shorten the time that is spent disabled near the end of one’s life by nearly two years, says a study. Older adults with the healthiest…
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) The US was on Friday on the verge of ending its Syria discussions with Russia over continued bombings in Aleppo city, in which at least 400 persons were killed in the…
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Moderate physical activities like walking can help older adults recover from a major disability more quickly and maintain their independence over time, according to a new study. According to the…
London, Sep 30 (IANS) Women are likely to be more adventurous in the bedroom as they age even if the number of nights ignited by passion may drop, suggests new research. The findings are based…
New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Consuming an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA, or docosahexaenoic acid — commonly found in fatty, cold-water fish, has the potential to suppress signalling pathways of lupus as well as other…
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Two co-chairs of the Senate India Caucus, in a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have strongly condemned the Uri terror attack and said they will work within the US Congress…
Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) The US was on Thursday on the verge of ending its Syria discussions with Russia over continued bombings in Aleppo city, in which at least 400 persons were killed in the…
Bangkok, Sep 30 (IANS) Thai health authorities on Friday confirmed two cases of Zika-related microcephaly in babies. “The Zika virus has been known in Southeast Asia but the investigation concerning the disease is still not…
Seoul, Sep 30 (IANS) South Korea announced on Friday that it would install the THAAD anti-missile system in a more remote region than initially planned. The initial plan to deploy the US anti-missile system in…
Tokyo, Sep 30 (IANS) The Bank of Japan is preparing a long-term strategy to achieve its inflation target, according to a report released on Friday. During its monetary policy meeting held on September 20 and…
Colombo/New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Sri Lanka on Friday expressed its unwillingness to attend the upcoming Saarc Summit in Islamabad, saying the prevailing environment in the region is not conducive for holding the summit. The…
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