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Monthly News July 2015

Poor sanitation practices leads to unfav...

Poor sanitation practices leads to unfavorable pregnancy outcomes in India!

Indian ladies suffer majorly during pregnancy! Besides household chores and other responsibilities there are several other reasons which hamper the growth of a child in India during pregnancy. But, do you know, what are the main reasons for the adverse pregnancy outcomes in India? They are poor... read more »

FSSAI to review caffeine standards in be...

FSSAI to review caffeine standards in beverages

Food safety regulator FSSAI has decided to review caffeine standards in caffeinated and energy drinks and is looking for an agency to study the consumption pattern in the country. Caffeinated and energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages containing caffeine, guarana, glucuronolactone, taurine,... read more »

Heart scan can predict premature death r...

Heart scan can predict premature death risk

A scan of calcium deposits inside the arteries can identify those at risk of dying over the next 15 years, a new study has found. A coronary artery calcification (CAC) scan is an X-ray test that looks for specks of calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries. These specks of calcium are called... read more »

Indian Institute of Science ranked 5th a...

Indian Institute of Science ranked 5th among best universities in BRICS nat...

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has been ranked fifth among the best universities in the BRICS countries by an international ranking body, making it thus the best performance by an Indian institute in the global ranking lists. The ‘QS University Rankings: BRICS (Brazil, Russia,... read more »

The easiest way to lose weight: a glass of waterThe easiest way to lose weight: a glass of...

“Diet and exercise” – that’s the mantra that most people swear by, when it comes to losing weight the healthy way. But the word “diet” is more than just the food put on a... read more »

Starbucks makes up for price hike with massive menu upgrade

Starbucks may have raised prices of their beverages but they are not heartless, as they decided to make up for it by making their menu better. Way better! The coffee giant had earlier... read more »

Female drinkers at higher risk of developing liver disease than men

Youngsters tend to swap marijuana with alcohol after turning 21

In a new study, scientists have found that when people turn 21, while the consumption of alcohol drastically increases, marijuana use significantly declines. Ben Crost at the University of... read more »

High heels damage your ankles

Wearing high heels can strengthen the ankle initially, but leads to weakening and instability over time, a new study has warned. The findings are not surprising, said Tricia Turner,... read more »

How Delhi will be developed into a tourism hub?

Delhi will soon be developed into a tourism hub at par with developed global cities, chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said here today. “In the coming five years we will work towards developing Delhi... read more »