In a new study, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimated that over the past two months, the volume of trade through the Suez Canal has fallen by a whopping 42 per cent. “With major players in the shipping industry temporarily suspending Suez transits, weekly container ship transits have fallen by 67 per…
Beijing: Replacing regular salt with an alternative may help lower high blood pressure in older adults, a new study has found. According to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, older adults who use salt substitutes are 40 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who consume regular…
About 190,000 herder households are struggling with inadequate feed, skyrocketing prices and heightened vulnerabilities, according to the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Mongolia. Herding and livestock have traditionally been integral to Mongolia’s economy, culture and way of life. Estimates indicate that there are over 64 million livestock this winter season in Mongolia. “The…
The virus is still circulating globally but relatively few countries are following infections closely, meaning the actual threat due to the coronavirus and its variants could be anything from two to 19 times higher than what is being reported to WHO. The agency’s COVID focal point, Dr Maria Van Kerhove, told journalists in Geneva that…
Sao Paulo: Scientists have discovered a type of snake venom that can help humans with blood pressure problems. According to a new study published in the journal Biochemistry, scientists have found a protein in the venom of a species of South American snake, Bothrops cotyara, that has the ability to deal with the problem of…
Massachusetts: A team of researchers has revealed a significant link between insomnia and high blood pressure, particularly among women. A study published in the journal ‘Hypertension’ by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Network Medicine in the US highlights the important role of quality sleep in maintaining good health. Brigham and Harvard Medical School lead…
New Orleans: For years, researchers have been examining the negative effects of salt on human health, and recently another alarming new discovery has come to light. Research conducted by Professor Rui Teng and colleagues at Tulane University in New Orleans, USA, has found a link between high-salt foods and chronic kidney disease. The research used…
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, means that the heart is using too much power to pump blood around the body. It is a dangerous condition that can lead to hardening of the arteries, stroke, kidney disease and heart failure. High blood pressure is considered as a ‘silent killer’ as this disease is not…
Birmingham: A study reported that mental Pressure Eating foods high in fat during pregnancy can impair the body’s ability to recover from the effects of stress. Eating high-fat foods during times of stress can impair arterial performance by reducing oxygen access to the brain. Researchers from the University of Birmingham recruited a group of healthy…
“People and our planet are in crisis”, the UN chief said, highlighting how conflicts continue to drive the vulnerable from their homes, while heatwaves and floods claim lives and division prevails. ‘Leave no one behind’ This year’s Peace Day coincides with the halfway point on the road to the Sustainable Development Goals, and the UN’s…
