Helsinki: A study found that sedentary behavior in children and adolescents may increase their risk of an enlarged heart, heart attack, stroke and premature death. In a study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, researchers found that slow walking can increase heart size by up to 40 percent in young adults between the ages…
“Any ground operation would mean more suffering and death” for the 1.2 million displaced Palestinians sheltering in and around the Strip’s southernmost city, OCHA spokesperson Jens Laerke told journalists in Geneva. Echoing those concerns, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said that “Band-Aid” contingency plans have been made in case a full-scale military incursion does…
Dominica, which lies in Eastern Caribbean, is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events, which are being exacerbated by the climate crisis: Hurricane Maria in 2017 was a devastating example, destroying many homes and buildings. The indigenous Kalinago people were particularly affected but, since then, community leaders have been working with the UN to help its…
As crises continue to unfold, there has been a lack of unity among world leaders in solving challenges for the “collective good”, the Youth Office said in a letter kickstarting the campaign. The office says it deems it important to have leaders and institutions include young people in roles where their voices can be heard,…
Norwich: A study has found that Lack of sleep It can cause a decrease in positive feelings in people. Researchers at the University of East Anglia looked at 154 studies spanning more than 50 years. These sleep deprivation studies were conducted on more than 5,000 people between the ages of seven and 79. Research has…
Beijing: People who skip breakfast have a higher risk of cancer over time than people who eat breakfast regularly. A study conducted by researchers in China revealed that compared to those who ate breakfast daily, those who did not eat breakfast had a higher risk of esophageal cancer, colorectal cancer, liver cancer, and gallbladder and…
António Guterres said the world, particularly developing countries, is facing “a perfect storm”, with growing inequalities, climate chaos, conflicts and hunger. Meanwhile, fiscal space is tightening for many, with crushing debt burdens and skyrocketing prices. “This is a recipe for global instability and suffering,” he said, speaking from Santiago, Chile. Support for SDG Stimulus The…
Stockholm: A study has found that teenagers who suffer from obesity may develop 17 types of cancer later in life. People who are obese at age 18 or older have a significantly higher risk of developing chronic diseases like lung, brain and stomach cancer as they age. These types include liver, head and neck, thyroid,…
Drinking too much water in a short period of time can cause water poisoning which can eventually lead to death. Water, if consumed in excess, creates an imbalance in the body’s electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, etc., which are essential for normal bodily functions, including maintaining the balance of fluids in and around cells. Drinking…
A new peptide has been found in fruit flies that can destroy bacteria. Photo: File Illinois: American experts have discovered a natural peptide in a type of fruit fly that could pave the way for new antibiotics. Experts from the University of Illinois have discovered a peptide of the same name, ‘drozokin’, in the Drosophila…
