Researchers turn to surprisingly simple method to combat deadly heat waves — here's how it works

  • "I sleep so much better and my electricity bill is down.”.

Trump is losing his war on democracy

  • In the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term, his administration has proven exceptionally good at breaking things. The Department of Government Efficiency’s total demolition of USAID, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s depopulation of America’s public health agen….

‘Sinners’ Came with a Health Warning in Indian Theaters — and a Touch of Censorship

  • In Indian cinemas, any scene featuring tobacco or alcohol must carry an intrusive onscreen disclaimer, disrupting the audience experience — and the filmmaker's intent..

What’s Preventing a United Front Against the Trump Regime?

  • Trump won’t change, but his foes must, argues Norman Solomon..

Giving Pledge Signers On Why The 15-Year-Old Group Still Matters

  • Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates formed the Giving Pledge in 2010 to encourage the super wealthy to donate at least half their fortune to charity. Fifteen years later, newcomers are dwindling. But it has its believers..

Arsenico nel riso: ennesimo effetto nocivo del cambiamento climatico

  • Studio sull'incremento di concentrazione nel riso di arsenico a causa del cambiamento climatico..

Cybersecurity jobs available right now: April 29, 2025

  • Analyst IV – Cybersecurity Carpenter Technology | USA | On-site – View job details As an Analyst IV – Cybersecurity, you will guide IT teams on IAM tasks, including account provisioning, password vaulting, access reviews, and encryption key management. You wi….

Variant mutation G215C in SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid enhances viral infection via altered genomic encapsidation

  • Mutations outside the spike protein in SARS-CoV-2, which are likely to impact viral properties, are currently understudied. This study shows that a nucleocapsid protein mutation in the Delta variant enhances viral growth in vitro and in vivo by increasing vir….

U.S. CISA adds Qualitia Active! Mail, Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS, and Commvault Web Server flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

  • U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Qualitia Active! Mail, Broadcom Brocade Fabric OS, and Commvault Web Server flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA….

VeriSource data breach impacted 4M individuals

  • VeriSource breach exposed data of 4M people in Feb 2024; stolen info includes personal details from an employee benefits services provider. VeriSource is alerting 4 million people after a February 2024 breach that exposed personal information. The data was st….

Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) tracked 75 actively exploited zero-day flaws in 2024

  • Google tracked 75 zero-day flaws exploited in 2024, down from 98 in 2023, according to its Threat Intelligence Group’s latest analysis. In 2024, Google tracked 75 exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, down from 98 in 2023 but up from 63 in 2022. The researchers….

SentinelOne warns of threat actors targeting its systems and high-value clients

  • SentinelOne warns China-linked APT group PurpleHaze attempted reconnaissance on its systems and high-value clients. Cybersecurity firm SentinelOne warns that a China-linked APT group, tracked as PurpleHaze, attempted to conduct reconnaissance on its infrastru….

Common cosmetic and food packaging chemical blamed for deadly heart disease surge

  • Researchers warn that DEHP, a common plastic softener in consumer goods, causes over 350,000 fatal heart disease cases yearly, disproportionately affecting industrialized nations. DEHP is found in cosmetics, food packaging, and medical supplies, disrupting ho….

Los plásticos domésticos causaron más de 356.000 muertes cardíacas en 2018

  • La exposición diaria a determinadas sustancias químicas que se emplean habitualmente para fabricar artículos plásticos que se usan en el hogar podría estar relacionada con más de 356.000 muertes en todo el mundo por enfermedades cardíacas que se produjeron en….

Big Food’s stake in the future – in-house venture-capital funds’ investments

  • A guide to some of the in-house, corporate-venture arms operated by the world’s major packaged-food companies..

FM attends Brics meeting in Brazil

  • Thailand will foster more international partnerships and promote Muay Thai as a form of soft power, said Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa after attending a Brics meeting of leading emerging market economies in Brazil..

It’s time to re-evaluate the utility of public sector units

  • State-run enterprises, once victims of dogma, have proven good for the government’s fiscal health. Granting them greater space for capex could aid the greening of Indian industry now..

Chemical in Common Household Items Linked to Heart Disease Deaths: Study

  • A phtalate used to make plastics softer has been linked to heart disease deaths around the globe, according to a new study..

How Siemens Rebuilt Its Leadership Training Program

  • The Germany-based technology giant revamped its manager training and also increased access and offerings in the learning program..

Open Sources Show Myanmar Junta Airstrike Damages Despite Post-Earthquake Ceasefire

  • Photo: Reuters The post Open Sources Show Myanmar Junta Airstrike Damages Despite Post-Earthquake Ceasefire appeared first on bellingcat..

Plastic Chemicals Linked To 356,000 Heart Deaths

  • A common chemical used to make plastics more flexible could be responsible for over 356,000 cardiovascular deaths worldwide in a single year, according to.

Rainfall Patterns Unlock Deadly Humid Heatwave Triggers

  • Scientists have discovered that the risk of dangerous humid heatwaves depends largely on recent rainfall patterns – a finding that could transform early.

Public Funds, Private Model: Govt’s Investment in Sarvam AI Sparks Open-Source Debate

  • Sarvam AI is building India's sovereign LLM with government support, but its closed-source stance has raised critical questions. The post Public Funds, Private Model: Govt’s Investment in Sarvam AI Sparks Open-Source Debate appeared first on MEDIANAMA..

How Delhi HC Upheld Fact-Based Critique of Consumer Products by Influencers in San Nutrition Case

  • The court sided with the influencers after San Nutrition sought a permanent injunction against defamatory videos of its products, which were made based on lab test reports The post How Delhi HC Upheld Fact-Based Critique of Consumer Products by Influencers in….

This super-common chemical was just linked to 356,238 deaths — and you almost certainly have it in your home

  • “Our findings add to the vast body of evidence that these chemicals present a tremendous danger to human health,” said Sara Hyman, lead study author..

Sensex, Nifty 50 volatile, BEL, Reliance lead gainers, PNB Housing, Tata Tech, AWL Agri Business, Hatsun shares in action

  • Top gainers & losers today April 29, 2025: Shares of BEL, Reliance, Tech Mahindra lead the gainers of Nifty 50 components, while Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, UltraTech Cement, Power Grid, Shriram Finance and Eicher Motors depreciated 2 per cent in mid-day trading..

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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics

  • Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 356,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows. While the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread….

Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics

  • Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can be damaging and even fatal to human health. The study analysed how patterns of re….

Can Sarvam AI overcome challenges to build India's first indigenous LLM under the INDIAai Mission?

  • Sarvam AI, chosen by the Indian government, will build an indigenous foundational LLM under the INDIAai Mission, receiving 4,096 Nvidia H100 GPUs. This initiative, part of the ₹10,372 cr INDIAai Mission, aims to democratize AI innovation and establish India a….

A Visit to Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon and Gross National Happiness

  • Bhutan has one law school, and it may be the most beautiful law school I have ever visited. Here is a short article about a very memorable trip and talk about development, tech, democracy, and happiness. SAN DIEGO (April 29, 2025) - Nestled in the eastern Him….

Gensol Engineering shares in focus as ED raids Ahmedabad, Gurgaon offices over FEMA probe

  • Gensol Engineering shares: The agency also issued directives under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the Income Tax Act, 1961, to Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank. However, the specific contents of these orders have not been made public..

Top politicians and investors among those who've lost track of ₹90,000 crore of assets

  • Taking into account unclaimed dividends and the current market value of unclaimed shares, assets worth more than ₹90,000 crore are lying unclaimed with the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority, according to data collected by Fee-Only Investment A….

Ekincare raises strategic investment from pharma giant MSD

  • India-Business News: HYDERABAD: Integrated digital health startup EkinCare on Tuesday said it raised a strategic, undisclosed investment led by global healthcare giant MSD..

SAI conducts cycle rally in Imphal

  • IMPHAL, April 28: Fit India Sundays on Cycle a Nation-Wide Campaign was conducted today at Sports Authority of India (SAI), NERC, Takyel Complex in Imphal. The cycle rally started from SAI NERC Complex Imphal to Malom Oil Depot and returned to SAI, NERC Impha….

'Amul paani mein protein mila chuka hai': Netizen's roast Amul for launching 10g protein kulfi and lassi: Check hilarious memes

  • Amul has expanded its high-protein product range with offerings like Protein Lassi and Kool Coffee, aiming to address India’s widespread protein deficiency. Its latest launch, a high-protein kulfi, sparked both excitement and a flood of memes across social me….

HRAEI hosts Food Safety Training Program in Guwahati

  • HT BureauGUWAHATI, April 29: The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India (HRAEI) successfully conducted a Food Safety Training and Certification Program on Advanced Catering in Guwahati on Tuesday. The event, held at Vivanta Guwahati, brought togeth….

Herbal Medicine Market Size to Achieve USD 580.81 Billion by 2034, Rising demand for natural treatments drives market growth

  • According to Towards FnB, the global herbal medicine market size will expand from USD 105.24 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 580.81 billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate of 20.9% throughout the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. The Europe h….

Mobile medical units launched by pharmaceutical company, NGO in Assam

  • GUWAHATI, April 29: Mobile medical units, including one on a boat, were launched in Assam on Tuesday by a pharmaceutical major in partnership with an NGO, with a target to reach over 25,000 beneficiaries annually. The three mobile medical units are part of MS….

Chemical found in millions of households is now directly linked to heart disease deaths

  • Phthalates, common in everyday items, may be driving a sharp rise in heart-related deaths worldwide, according to new research..

Mehul Choksi accuses authorities of violating natural justice, seeks fresh relief

  • The Belgian Court of Appeal adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by Mehul Choksi, contesting his arrest following India's request for his extradition. In his latest plea, submitted by his Belgian legal team and drafted by Advocate Vijay Aggarwal, Choksi ….

Life Science Analytics Market Size Worth USD 24,960 Mn by 2034, Rising Investments in Personalized Medicine and Precision Healthcare

  • The global life science analytics market size is predicted to increase from USD 11,980 million in 2025 and is anticipated to be worth around USD 24,960 million by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2034. A study published by Statifacts a sister fi….

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Market to Reach $952.2 million, Globally, By 2035 at 5% CAGR: Allied Market Research

  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is an advanced life-support technique used for patients with severe heart or lung failure. It functions by circulating blood outside the body through a machine that oxygenates it and removes carbon dioxide before ret….

Ostarine Mk-2866 SARMs: Ostarine Cycle, Osta 2866 Benefits, Ostarine PCT, Ostarine Mk-2866 Dosage, Osta 2866 Side Effects, What Is Ostarine, Buy, Before and After By CrazyBulk

  • New York , April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NEW YORK, April 28, 2025: Crazy Bulk OSTA 2866: A Safe Alternative to Ostarine MK 2866  Crazy Bulk....

Can Coatings Market Size to Ascend USD 816.70 Bn by 2034 | Towards Packaging Insights

  • According to Towards Packaging, the can coatings market size stood at USD 500 billion in 2024 and is predicted to exceed USD 816.70 billion by 2034, experiencing a CAGR of 5.05% from 2024 to 2034. According to Towards Packaging, the can coatings market size s….

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors That Class Action Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Viatris, Canopy Growth, Everus, and BigBear and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

  • NEW YORK, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, reminds investors that class actions have been commenced on behalf of stockholders of Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), Canopy Growth Cor….

Cultured Meat Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 538.48 Million by 2031, Globally, at 17.15% CAGR: Verified Market Research®

  • Verified Market Research® a leading provider of business intelligence and market analysis is thrilled to announce the release of its comprehensive and authoritative report on the, "Cultured Meat Market Size and Forecast," Driven by growing environmental conce….

[Latest] Global K12 Education Market Size/Share Worth USD 732.94 Billion by 2034 at a 17.47% CAGR: Custom Market Insights (Analysis, Outlook, Leaders, Report, Trends, Forecast, Segmentation, Growth, Growth Rate, Value)

  • [220+ Pages Latest Report] According to a market research study published by Custom Market Insights, the demand analysis of Global K12 Education Market size & share revenue was valued at approximately USD 153.39 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 17….

Clariant delivers further improved profitability in challenging environment – outlook confirmed

  • AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO ART. 53 LR FIRST QUARTER | 2025 Q1 2025 sales increased by 1 % in local currencies1 to CHF 1.013 billion,....

ChampionX Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

  • THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ChampionX Corporation (NASDAQ: CHX) (“ChampionX” or the “Company”) today announced first quarter of 2025 results. Revenue was $864.5 million, net income attributable to ChampionX was $85.8 million, and ….

We need to build, build, build: Max Healthcare CMD Soi

  • Max Healthcare, which completed several acquisitions in the last few quarters, is now focused on adding capacity to its existing assets.

Is Skin Cancer In India More Prominent Than Ever?

  • Greater awareness and early diagnosis are vital for effective outcomes. Here are five common symptoms of skin cancer you should not ignore..

India Ranks Among Top IPO Markets With $2.8 Billion Raised In Q1 2025: Report

  • India's Initial Public Offering (IPO) market continues to demonstrate resilience, securing a 22 per cent share of global IPO activity in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Q1 2025 IPO Trends Report by EY..

Key Security Meet At PM's Residence, Rajnath Singh, NSA Doval Present

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a high-level meet at his Delhi residence - to review the ongoing fallout of last week's Pahalgam terror attack and the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir..

New Education Policy In Line With Global Standards: PM Modi

  • PM Modi also spoke about the state-of-art research and development cells established in the country in past few years..

10 Vegetables In Your Daily Indian Diet That Will Help You Get A Flat Belly

  • Incorporating these easily available Indian vegetables into your daily meals can significantly help reduce belly fat, improve digestion, and promote overall wellness..

US study links everyday plastics to heart disease

  • Common chemicals found in everyday plastic products may be associated with cardiovascular disease worldwide, with highest impacts in Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific. What you need to know Study links chemicals found in many household plastic products….

How the U.S. Betrayed International Students

  • International students have been caught in the crosshairs of attacks on political dissent, noncitizens, and higher education..

Gujarat: 70% citizens registered with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

  • Gujarat has registered over 70% of its population under the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The state has digitally linked over 2.26 crore health records and registered over 17,800 health facilities….

India ranks among top IPO markets with $2.8 billion raised in Q1 2025: EY Report

  • India captured 22% of global IPO activity in Q1 2025 with 62 listings raising $2.8 billion, led by Hexaware’s $1 billion issue. Despite a 20% year-over-year decline, investor confidence remains strong, bolstered by record M&A deals and sectoral diversity acro….

India considers closing airspace to Pakistani carriers amid rising tensions

  • India is contemplating closing its airspace for Pakistan International Airlines. This action follows a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. India is also considering banning Pakistani ships from its ports. Earlier, Pakistan had closed its airspace to Indian airlines….

Max Healthcare lines up Rs 6,000 crore for expansion

  • Max Healthcare is set to invest ₹6,000 crore over the next three years to expand its network, aiming to reach 25 hospitals by 2025. The expansion includes new facilities in Saket, Nanavati, Mohali, and Gurugram, with a recent inauguration of a 300-bed hospita….

Genomic hotspots in the DENV-2 serotype (E, NS4B, and NS5 genes) are associated with dengue disease severity in the endemic region of India

  • Dengue has emerged as a significant global public health concern, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The escalating rate of DENV infections in endemic areas underscores the urgent need for studies involving larger datasets that integrate viral ….

Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life years and prevalence of lymphatic filariasis from 1990 to 2021: A trend and health inequality analysis based on the global burden of disease study 2021

  • Author summary Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease, is the second leading cause of disability globally after leprosy. It is endemic in resource-poor regions with inadequate sanitation and weak vector control measures, significantly impairi….

ARBOALVO: A Bayesian spatiotemporial learning and predictive model for dengue caises in the endemic Northeast city of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

  • Author summary Urban arbovirus transmission exhibits spatial and temporal heterogeneity. Focusing on dengue, we employed statistical models that account for spatiotemporal variability to provide a realistic assessment of transmission dynamics. By using dengue….

Sleeping in AC all night: Comfort or health risk?

  • With the summer season dropping its hot havoc, people are forced to find comfort and coolness around them. North India's early summer arrival has prompted increased air conditioner usage, but health experts are cautioning against leaving ACs running overnight….

Bengaluru: 9 innovators selected to combat antimicrobial resistance in environmental settings

  • Bengaluru: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (CCAMP), in collaboration with the UK department of health and social care's Global AMR Inn..

Insurer can’t reject claim over diabetes non-disclosure, rules Bengaluru consumer forum

  • Bengaluru: Diabetes, though a common lifestyle condition, can't be treated as a non-disclosed pre-existing illness when it comes to health insurance, ..

Pfizer’s Irish staff worry about more job losses as drugmaker announces another €1.5bn in cuts

  • Pharma giant now looking for $7.7bn in annual savings by 2027 as it grapples with falling post-Covid sales and lack of new blockbusters.

Soon, health checkup a must for students of govt schools

  • Mumbai: Soon, annual health check-ups will be mandatory for students from all govt, govt-aided, municipal and zilla parishad schools..

It's a $51bn industry, but who’s looking out for Australia's international students?

  • As debate around international student numbers intensifies, a report reveals they experience poorer mental health than their domestic counterparts..

Govt mulls mandating clear labelling of ‘analogue paneer’ in restaurants

  • Consumer Affairs Ministry may require hotels and restaurants to disclose use of analogue paneer in dishes to prevent deception..

Missed school is an overlooked consequence of climate change-caused cyclones

  • New Stanford-led research sheds light on an overlooked climate consequence: the impact of tropical cyclones on schooling opportunities and education in low- and middle-income countries..

Lifestyle, nutritional, and health influences on consumption of artificially-sweetened beverages in educated urban populations

  • Objectives This study analysed the prevalence of artificially-sweetened beverages (ASB) consumption in the Thai population, and examined associations between ASB consumption and lifestyle, and nutritional and health-related behaviours. Study Design This stu….

Predictors of in-hospital mortality among cirrhotic patients in Ethiopia: A multicenter retrospective study

  • Background In Ethiopia, cirrhosis is the 6th leading cause of death and is responsible for high hospitalization and mortality rates. However, until now, factors affecting in-hospital mortality of patients with liver cirrhosis are poorly understood. This study….

Factors influencing the guest-host knowledge transfer for pro-poor tourism in China’s western ethnic-minority areas

  • The crucial transfer of knowledge through pro-poor tourism enables poor people to enhance their own endogenous-development dynamics. However, it is difficult to use existing knowledge transfer theories to explain the behavior of ethnic-minority villagers in w….

Association of quality antenatal care and completion of eight or more antenatal care visits with skilled delivery care utilization among pregnant women in Bangladesh: A nationwide population–based study

  • Introduction Provision of quality antenatal care (QANC) services and delivery care by skilled health professionals can effectively reduce and manage complications throughout pregnancy and childbirth, leading to better maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Th….

Cabinet Report Card: rating the ministers in half-term review - Audrey Young

  • Three ministers excel and three ministers are on notice to improve..

El plástico podría estar detrás de 365.000 muertes por enfermedades cardíacas en 2018

  • La exposición diaria a ciertas sustancias químicas utilizadas para fabricar artículos plásticos para el hogar podría estar relacionada con más de 365.000 muertes en todo el mundo por enfermedades cardíacas solo en 2018, según muestra un nuevo análisis de encu….

'Shaji Karun Was The Last Real Master Filmmaker'

  • 'He was a tremendous artist of a very high order, gone too soon. He not only reshaped the visual language of Indian Cinema through his cinematography in Aravindan's films, Shaji sir gave us all a sense of direction through his mainstream work as a cameraman.'.

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

  • In Haiti, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reports that gang activities continue to fuel violence, displace families and disrupt humanitarian operations. According to International Organization for Migration, more than 200,000 people we….

RPDE Book Talk

  • 75 years after Independence, India is the world’s biggest democracy and the fastest-growing large economy. It also faces profound challenges hindering individual well-being and growth, including education and skills, health and nutrition, public safety, justi….

Trump’s New Target of Trade War: Chinese Merchant Fleet and Shipyards

  • The global geopolitical reckoning period continues with trade wars and protectionism. The US’ new customs tariffs are taking their place as the most important soldiers of this war. The old order is no more. However, there is no change in … The post Trump’s Ne….

Myanmar: Junta Assault on Health Care Hinders Quake Response

  • Click to expand Image People clean debris from damaged buildings in the aftermath of an earthquake on March 28, in Naypydaw, Myanmar, April 7, 2025. © 2025 AP Photo (Bangkok) – The Myanmar military junta’s years of unlawful attac….

Myanmar: Junta Assault on Health Care Hinders Quake Response

  • Click to expand Image People clean debris from damaged buildings in the aftermath of an earthquake on March 28, in Naypydaw, Myanmar, April 7, 2025. © 2025 AP Photo (Bangkok) – The Myanmar military junta’s years of unlawful attac….

ATNi Executive Director Greg Garrett On Nutrition Crisis & Silent Obesity in Rural Kenya

  • Greg Garrett is a former humanitarian deckhand turned advocate for healthy food systems as the Executive Director of Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI)..

Docquity and AstraZeneca's Patient Support Program Educates Tens of Thousands in Thailand

  • Docquity, Southeast Asia's largest community of healthcare professionals (HCPs), and global biopharmaceutical leader AstraZeneca developed OAZisCare, an ....

MSD and Smile Foundation launch mobile and boat clinics to deliver healthcare across Assam’s remote areas

  • In a major step toward improving healthcare access in remote and underserved regions of Assam, MSD Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. (MSD), in collaboration with Smile Foundation, launched a new initiative featuring two mobile medical units and one boat clinic. The p….