WHO boss Tedros wants to ‘banish’ trans fats
Nine of the 16 countries with the highest estimated proportion of coronary heart disease deaths caused by trans fat still do not have.
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India’s annual budget boosts ‘ayurveda’ spend
India’s federal budgetary allocation to the so-called Ayush Ministry, which oversees traditional healing systems, has increased by 20 percent to INR3647cr.
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Cleaner fuel for passenger jets in the works
Malaysian oil and gas major PETRONAS and the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) have inked a pact to develop technology for microalgae oil.
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Junk food increase ovarian, brain cancer risk: UK study
Fizzy drinks, mass-produced breads, many ready meals, and most breakfast cereals increase the risk of cancer as they contain higher salt, fat, sugar.
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WMO plans global greenhouse monitoring network
The WMO is working on a plan to gauge heat-trapping atmospheric pollutants on the planet by creating a network of ground-based stations.
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Stelis Biopharma to be pure play CDMO firm, may list ‘near term’
Stelis Biopharma, a division of India’s Strides Pharma Science, will become a full-fledged contract development and manufacturing firm and may list “near-term.
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FAO to implement new framework for risk management
A new Framework for Environmental and Social Management was unveiled by the Food and Agriculture Organisation to ensure agrifood systems adhere to global.
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U.S. to end Covid-19 curbs on May 11, migrant policy remains same
The U.S. plans to end COVID-19 emergency restrictions by May 11, according to a statement by the Office of Management and Budget.
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Blood pressure drug may slow ageing in humans: Study
Studies on animals have shown that a drug used to treat hypertension prolongs the human lifespan and slows ageing, mimicking the effects of.
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NTD incidence fall by 80 million people, WHO chief calls for funds
The number of people affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has fallen by 80 million between 2020 and 2021, a WHO report stated.