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New York, Aug 12 (IANS) Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, a new research has warned.The study of millions of Medicare beneficiaries by Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and published in Environmental Epidemiology, found that exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 over a 10-year period increased the risk of developing colorectal and prostate cancers.The researchers also discovered that even low levels of air pollution exposure may make people particularly susceptible to developing these cancers, in addition to breast and endometrial cancers.“Our findings uncover the…

San Francisco, Aug 12 (IANS) Researchers have found that people with a history of playing organised tackle football had a 61 per cent increased odds of having reported Parkinsonism or Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis, a new study has shown.Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves.According to the study by the US-based Boston University School of Medicine, the risk of Parkinson’s increases with more years of play, even in high school and college players.In this study, the researchers evaluated 1,875 sport participants — 729 men who played…

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) A long Covid patient’s legs turned blue after just 10 minutes of standing and according to Indian-origin researcher Dr Manoj Sivan, there is an urgent need for greater awareness of this symptom among people with the coronavirus condition.New research, published in the Lancet and authored by Sivan at the University of Leeds in the UK, focuses on the case of one 33-year man who developed acrocyanosis — venous pooling of blood in the legs.A minute after standing, the patient’s legs began to redden and became increasingly blue over time, with veins becoming more prominent.After 10…

Kathmandu, August 12 ( IANS) India’s Line of Credit (LOC) spending on various projects in Nepal has crossed the $1.65 billion mark. The figure was released on Friday during the 10th India-Nepal LOC Review Meeting held in Kathmandu.The government of India’s LOC portfolio is more than $30 billion and is spread across more than 60 partner countries, said a statement issued by the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.In Nepal, it includes four LOCs: $100 million, $250 million, $550 million and 750 million, totaling $1.65 billion.The projects funded under the LOC are dedicated towards infrastructure development as prioritised by government of…

Yangon, Aug 12 (IANS) Myanmar’s Department of Disaster Management said that more than 45,000 people were currently in relief shelters across the country due to floods triggered by surging river levels amid intense rainfall.A Department official told Xinhuanews agency on Friday that five people, including three from Mon State and two from Rakhine State, have died.The regions and states affected by the natural disasters during the monsoon season included Kachin, Kayin, Bago, Magway, Mon and Rakhine, she said.The Department has established 109 shelters throughout the country to aid flood victims. The majority of the shelters are located in Mon, Kayin…

Beirut, Aug 12 (IANS) Lebanon’s Information Minister Ziad Makari announced the temporary closure of the country’s sole national TV Channel, Tele Liban, due to the government’s inability to pay the employee’s salaries.The closure came after attempts to persuade employees to continue working proved unsuccessful, the Elnashra news website reported.Tele Liban staff started a strike last week, citing discontent with their salaries. An employee of the channel told Xinhua news agency that employees have asked for salary increases and social aid to cope with the country’s high inflation and economic difficulties, but their demands have not been met.”We’ve heard many promises,…

New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Using human “mini-brain” models known as organoids, scientists have discovered that the roots of autism spectrum disorder may be associated with an imbalance of specific neurons that play a critical role in how the brain communicates and functions. Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological condition that affects the way people perceive and interact with others, leading to challenges in social communication and behaviour. The term “spectrum” emphasises the broad range of symptoms and severity, and includes autism, Asperger’s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder and an unspecified form of pervasive developmental disorder. The study, published in the…

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday that the National Health Authority (NHA) has set up a National Anti-Fraud Unit (NAFU), which has been entrusted with the responsibility of preventing and detecting fraud and abuse under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).The minister said this in the LoK Sabha in response to a question as to whether the government has constituted any ‘Anti-Fraud Unit’ to deal with ‘fraudulent’ transactions under the AB-PMJAY .The anti-fraud structure has NAFU at the Central level, followed by State Anti-Fraud Units (SAFUs) at the state…

New York, Aug 11 (IANS) Indian-American Prabu David has been appointed provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).David, who stepped into his new role on August 1, previously served as dean of Michigan State’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences, and WKAR radio and TV station for nearly nine years. He was chosen after a national search led by a committee of Rochester’s faculty, staff, students, and trustees. “His history of fostering interdisciplinary research and building strong ties amongst health colleges, engineering, social sciences, the arts, and humanities, will serve us well as…

Beijing, Aug 11 (IANS) Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are key for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study has suggested.The research, published in the journal Annals of Medicine, highlights the importance of integrating appropriate exercise training into asthma management plans.“The findings demonstrate just how effective specific types of exercise training can be to enhance lung function for those with adults,” said lead author Shuangtao Xing, Associate Professor at the School of Physical Education at Henan Normal University in China.“Breathing training combined with aerobic training, and yoga training, appear to…