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Daily skin care routine needs almonds

Daily skin care routine needs almonds

There may be more than one reason to add almonds to one’s daily skin care routine, suggests a new research. Researchers at the University of California, Davis found that eating almonds daily in place of typical calorie-matched snacks improved measures of both wrinkle severity and skin pigmentation in postmenopausal women. The study was funded by the Almond Board of California. In this 6-month randomized controlled trial, 49 healthy postmenopausal women with Fitzpatrick skin type 1 or 2 completed the study. Researchers found a statistically significant reduction in wrinkle severity in the group consuming almonds: at 16 weeks, there was a…
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The Body Shop partners with CRY to end Period shame

The Body Shop partners with CRY to end Period shame

The Body Shop, the activist British beauty brand powered by purposeful feminismsets out to partner with CRY (Child Rights and You), a leading Indian non-profit organization, to make real change by raising awareness about Periods, Period Shame and the impact of Period Shame of India’s girls & women. Through this partnership, The Body Shop aims to normalize the conversation around periods and raise funds towards menstrual health and education efforts for communicated deeply affected by the pandemic. This movement by The Body Shop is aimed to create an inclusive and long-term change on ground by including all genders in the…
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DoT’s Assam LSA organizes workshop on EMF Radiation

DoT’s Assam LSA organizes workshop on EMF Radiation

An ‘Awareness Workshop on EMF Radiation’ was organized by the Assam Licence Service Area (LSA) unit of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in Karimganjon 9 March. The session was organised as part of DoT’s public advocacy programme to dispel myths around EMF radiation and address unfounded fears of citizens by presenting credible scientific evidence. An expert panel comprising of senior officers from the telecom department along with doctors, addressed concerns of citizens while also debunking myths and misinformation related to health hazards connected with radiation from mobile towers. The workshop was attended by government officials, general public, residents’ associations, students, doctors,…
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Covovax trials begin in India

Covovax trials begin in India

Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla on Saturday said clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax have begun in India and the company hopes to launch it by September this year. In August 2020, US-based vaccine maker Novavax, Inc had announced a licence agreement with SII for the development and commercialisation of NVX-CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, in low and middle-income countries and India. “Covovax trials finally begin in India; the vaccine is made through a partnership with @Novavaxand @SerumInstIndia. It has been tested against African and UK variants of #COVID19 and has an overall efficacy of 89%. Hope to launch…
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Celebration of Holi with goodness of almonds

Celebration of Holi with goodness of almonds

Holi means a mix of family get-togethers and visits. It means binging on unhealthy snacks and sweets that in the long run can have a significant impact on one’s health. Holi marks the arrival of a season of hope, myriad colours and good harvests and is one of the most revered festivals of India. During the festivities, it’s easy to let go and lose track of one’s food intake, and overindulge in sweets and comfort food. This year, one can try to replace unwholesome or calorie laden food with almonds and plan for a healthier Holi. Almonds are nutritious and…
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had announced that India will gift 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had announced that India will gift 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers.

The 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, announced as a gift by India, will be sent to the UN peacekeepers on March 27 and then will be distributed to the peacekeeping missions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had announced in February that India will gift 200,000 COVID-19 doses for UN peacekeepers. “Keeping in mind the UN Peacekeepers who operate in such difficult circumstances, we would like to announce today a gift of 200,000 doses for them,” Jaishankar said had said while addressing the UN Security Council open debate on the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020) on the cessation of hostilities in the context…
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Long COVID: Long haulers experience new range of symptoms post recovery, claims a study

Long COVID: Long haulers experience new range of symptoms post recovery, claims a study

A year has passed by and COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives in many ways. While we have overcome some of the most difficult tides, long COVID has become a source of major concern in recent times. Besides impacting our health, it has taken a heavy toll on our mental well being, which hinders our day to day functions in many ways. Long COVID refers to the symptoms faced by the people even after they have recovered from the disease and tested negative for the same. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), long COVID lasts…
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Ayurvedic toothpaste – Colgate for Diabetics

Ayurvedic toothpaste – Colgate for Diabetics

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited launched a special toothpaste for people for diabetes - Colgate for Diabetics. This toothpaste aims to bring attention to the bidirectional link between Diabetes management and Oral Health management. It provides an effective solution for oral health problems faced by diabetics. To study the link between Diabetes and Oral Health, Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) have come together. This study revealed that the right oral care solutions, in addition to lifestyle changes, are crucial in overall diabetes management. Colgate-Palmolive India, as the leading oral care brand…
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Covid double mutant variant have been identified in 18 states in India.

Covid double mutant variant have been identified in 18 states in India.

A new “double mutant variant” of the corona-virus has been detected in 18 states in the country in addition to many other strains or variants of concern (VOCs) which have also found abroad, the Health Ministry said today. “Though VOCs and a new double mutant variant have been found in India, these have not been detected in numbers sufficient to either establish or direct relationship or explain the rapid increase in cases in some states. Genomic sequencing and epidemiological studies are continuing to further analyse the situation,” the ministry said in its press release today. “Since INSACOG initiated its work,…
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46,951 Cases of Corona in the last 24 hours in the Country

46,951 Cases of Corona in the last 24 hours in the Country

212 people die in 24 hours due to increasing number of deaths in the country The number of cases of corona in the country has stood at 46,951 in the last 24 hours. 212 people died. 21,180 people have recovered. The number of corona active case stands at 25,559. According to the Union Health Ministry on Monday, the number of cases of corona in the country has stood at 116,46,081 so far. 159,967 people died. 111,51,468 people have recovered. There are 334,646 active case.Maharashtra tops the list in terms of number of cases of corona in the country. The number…
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