(Photo: Hermes) Atlanta: A local American company is working on a hypersonic plane that can travel five times the speed of sound from London to New York in just 90 minutes. The plane, called Halcayon, is being built by Atlanta-based aerospace and defense technology startup Hermes, which aims to revolutionize air travel. Flying at a…
Toronto: Having hypertension in childhood and adolescence can potentially quadruple the risk of long-term serious cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart attack, according to a new study. One in every 15 children and adolescents worldwide is affected by hypertension and it has become a major threat. To understand the long-term effects of the condition,…
Gangs reportedly control up to 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince, raising concerns that hunger is being used as a weapon to coerce local populations and hold sway over rival armed groups. They control key routes to farming areas to the north and south and have disrupted the supply of goods, including food. This in a…
World Health Organization, file photo The World Health Organization has revealed that there are fears of an epidemic called ‘Disease X’ in the world, which is 20 times more dangerous than the Corona epidemic. During a recent session of the World Economic Forum, World Health Organization leaders and scientists gathered to discuss the catastrophic threat…
New Mexico: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 5% of adults around the world suffer from depression, which increases the risk of depression among these people. Researchers have warned that the total number of people with type 2 diabetes worldwide is likely to exceed 1.3 billion by 2050, while people with diabetes are…
“Let me be clear: protecting civilians in times of conflict is not an aspiration or an ideal; it is an obligation and a commitment to our shared humanity,” UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini said in a statement. Relentless air strikes and bombardments, coupled with evacuation orders from Israel, have displaced nearly one million people in…
Basel: According to a recent study, children who exercise regularly can cope with any kind of stress easily. Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland have reported in a study that school children are better able to cope with stress if they get enough daily exercise. ‘Exercise!’ This is a piece of advice that…
In 2022, the UN verified 27,180 instances of grave violations targeting children – use in conflict, killing and maiming, rape and sexual violence, abduction, attacks on schools, and denial of humanitarian assistance, said Virgina Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict. Among these violations, over 2,300 children suffered from multiple…
We all should be careful about our health because health is wealth. It is generally believed that fruits, vegetables, milk can be consumed at any time, but this is not the case. Fruits like apple if eaten in the morning, it prevents constipation and if eaten at night, you will have trouble sleeping and it…
File photo It is considered good for human health to set regular sleeping hours. Consistent and adequate hours of sleep are essential for functioning optimally throughout the day. Here’s a look at the benefits of proper sleep timing. 1- Better quality of sleep Adequate and consistent sleep timings help in synchronizing the body’s internal system…
