Chengdu: A study has shown that drinking three cups of tea daily can slow down the aging process. According to Chinese researchers, healthy chemicals such as polyphenols, theanine, and caffeine in black and green tea can help slow the aging process by keeping organs functioning longer while reducing cell damage. . In the study, the…
The new generation of coffee drinkers may not like it, but scientists believe that tea can help with longevity. A study conducted in this regard revealed that drinking three cups of tea daily can slow down the effects of biological aging. Chinese researchers believe that the powerful compounds within a cup of tea can reverse…
“Yet, out of millions of publications each year, fewer than five per cent are made available in accessible formats for visually impaired persons in developing countries,” he added. The global superstar, who lost his sight shortly after birth, was designated as a Messenger of Peace in 2009 with a focus on persons with disabilities. He…
The COVID-19 pandemic affected hundreds of millions of lives, caused millions of deaths and inflicted devastating impacts on humanity. After three years of unprecedented global efforts, on 5 May the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency, stressing however, that it does not mean the disease is no longer…
Four people, including two girls under the age of 10, were killed in the incident, which occured in the Croix de Bouquet district. Four other family members were kidnapped. ‘Unprecedented’ escalation in crime Similar attacks occurred in the same neighbourhood a week ago, said Bruno Maes, UNICEF Representative in Haiti, in a statement issued on…
That’s according to Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, who briefed the Security Council on Friday, quoting the latest figures available. “This is more than 700 people a day, or one person dying from small arms every two minutes”, she said. She added that “small arms and light weapons are the weapons of choice…
—File photo The strike by the Young Doctors Association in favor of their demands continues for the second day. OPDs are being boycotted by Young Doctors in Allied Hospital, Ghulam Mohammadabad and General Hospitals in Sumanabad. Young doctors say that the strike will continue until the arrest of the killers of Dr. Zeeshan Anwar. The…
Short naps, often referred to as power naps, actually offer several benefits for the brain, including: Present Mind: A short nap of about 10 to 30 minutes can help combat daytime sleepiness and stay alert. It acts as an instant mental recharge and boosts productivity and concentration. Better memory and learningAbility to: Studies show that…
This year’s commemoration pays tribute to the people and organizations that have been on the frontlines of the disease – from fighting stigma and discrimination, to advocating for access to affordable interventions and community-led services. They “have left an indelible mark on the world with their activism,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Advocacy and impact Innovations such…
The annual observation on 29 November marks the day in 1947 that the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on partitioning Palestine into two independent States, one Arab and one Jewish. The 1948 displacement of Palestinians from land that became Israel – known as the Nakba (“catastrophe” in Arabic) – is the subject of an…
