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Cardiovascular diseases now common in young Indians: Doctors

Cardiovascular diseases now common in young Indians: Doctors

January 10, 2022

A 29-year-old one day was feeling uneasiness in his chest and the pain extended from chest to his hands. Dismissing it as indigestion he took some medicines and slept. However, the chest pain rose due to blockage in the arteries delivering blood to the heart. Sadly, due to unawar...

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Majority of Indians unaware they have hypertension, says study

Majority of Indians unaware they have hypertension, says study

May 17, 2019

World Hypertension Day is observed on May 17 every year with the aim to spread awareness about the effects of hypertension or high blood pressure and also to promote healthy lifestyle. The theme for this year is ‘Know your numbers’. A new study published in PLOS Medicine on M...

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Perfume Culture in Middle-East

Perfume Culture in Middle-East

October 5, 2017

Dark and woody, some traditional perfumes from Middle-East can be intensely fragrant. With fusions of spices and flowers, the aromas in the air also cater to personal preferences. The way Indians use incense sticks during pujas, Arabs use perfume sticks or incense-like concoction...

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Noise annoying New Delhi

Noise annoying New Delhi

June 14, 2016

The increasing noise pollution in the capital is affecting lives of people here. Even the ‘Silence Zones’ do not match safety standards.

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