Reducing salt by 30 per cent can cause a 25 per cent reduction in hypertension prevalence
Reducing salt in-take is among the most cost-effective strategies in combating non communicable diseases, said Dr. T S Selva Vinayagam,…
Month: June 2024
JK Tyre becomes first Indian tyre manufacturer with international carbon certification
Tyre industry major, JK Tyre & Industries has been recognized as the first tyre manufacturer in the country to receive…
IIT Madras alumnus donates US$ 5 million for brain research
Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, a leading Canadian financial company founded by IIT Madras Alumnus Prem Watsa, is going to support the research…
Beetroot juice helps improve heart health for post-menopausal women
While the health benefits of beetroot juice have already been well documented, a new study now suggests that drinking beet…
Sad end to India’s FIFA World Cup campaign raises serious questions about our patronage for the sport
Even as diehard football fans from across India keep wishing and praying (irrationally) that Indian football comes out of its…
Student visa demand to the US continues to soar, visa season expanded this year
Highlighting the growing demand for higher education in the United States, the Consular Team India interviewed 3900 student visa applicants…
WWDC 2024: Elon Musk deciphers Apple Intelligence through Tamil film poster
Without a doubt, the biggest tech development of the week has been Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024) when Apple…
Epigenetics and Gut Health: A Synergistic Relationship
Emma has been struggling with depression. Her diet, high in processed foods and sugars, has negatively affected her gut microbiome,…
Plant-based diet with modest meat and diary consumption lowers risk of premature death, saves planet
People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental…
Nokia makes first ‘immersive audio and video’ phone call, heralds new age in voice communication
In what is claimed to be a giant leap in voice calls, Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark made a phone call…