Fewer and fewer women die from breast cancer in recent years but, surprisingly, the decline is just as large in the age groups that are not screened. The decline is therefore due to better treatment and not screening for breast cancer. This is shown by a major Danish-Norwegian study, Effect of organised mammography screening on … Read more
Injecting particles into the atmosphere to cool the planet and counter the warming effects of climate change would do nothing to offset the crop damage from rising global temperatures, according to a new analysis by University of California, Berkeley, researchers. By analyzing the past effects of Earth-cooling volcanic eruptions, and the response of crops to … Read more
The study, published in the Journal of Economic Behavior and Organisation, also found that women’s representation in local politics is important too – the likelihood of having to bribe is lower in regions with a greater representation of women in local-level politics in Europe. “This research underscores the importance of women empowerment, their presence in … Read more
Udaipur Collector (2nd from left) with RTO officials at the poster release here on Thursday. Udaipur : In a joint venture with the Regional Transport department, Udaipur district administration has launched a campaign ‘Maa ki Saugandh’, an initiave aimed to sensitize youths on road safety and significance of wearing helmets while driving two-wheelers. Collector BishnuCharan Mallick … Read more
The systematic review by a panel of Indian experts in the field of nutrition and cardiovascular disease (CVD), published in the journal Nutrients, suggests that daily inclusion of almonds as part of a healthy diet can reduce dyslipidemia, one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease among Indians. Dyslipidemia is a condition marked … Read more
Udaipur : At a time when castes and religion are believed to be the root of growing intolerance in society, this educational institution stands out as a model for its initiative, though a very small step, in reducing the stereotypes based on identity. Vidya Bhawan Polytechnic college, an institution run by VidyaBhawan educational society, imparting diploma, … Read more
New Delhi : Expressing concern over increasing road accidents on Yamuna Expressway, the International Road Federation (IRF) today recommended implementation of an intelligent transport system (ITS) on the expressway. “The driving condition on Mumbai-Pune expressway and Noida-Agra expressway are different than other roads. For safe driving, ITS along with strict enforcement of speed has to be … Read more
