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Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

People with heavy thighs unlikely to become diabetic, says study

Diabetes is a major challenge being faced by clinicians worldwide and an estimated 415 million people suffered from the disease worldwide in 2015.

Feb 21, 2018

Diabetes

Maternal depression continues to impact life-long: Study

The depression not only has an adverse effect on mothers' relationships with their children, but also impacts childrens' emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Feb 21, 2018

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Heavy drinking is biggest risk factor for dementia, claims study

Alcohol-induced brain damage and dementia are preventable, and known-effective preventive and policy measures can make a dent into premature dementia deaths.

Feb 21, 2018

Actor Kamal Haasan meets Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

Kamal Haasan embarks formally on his political journey

Kamal met the former President's elder brother and other family members at the residence in Rameswaram, around 600 km from here. "Greatness can come from simple beginnings.

Feb 21, 2018

Cilic gets easy win, advances to 2nd round at Rio Open

Spain's Albert Ramos Vinolas defeated Brazil's Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, while Chile's Nicolas Jarry knocked off Spain's Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-3, 7-6 (7-3).

Feb 21, 2018

SpaceX gives first look at sleek new spacesuit

NASA to launch new spacesuit with built-in toilet

The suit will contain all the necessary functions to support life and is being designed to sustain the crew in the unlikely event the spacecraft loses pressure.

Feb 21, 2018

Nasa

google drive, google sheets, google docs update

Google Pay replaces Android Pay, Google Wallet

Google Pay can be used for paying for public transportation in cities like London, Portland and Kiev.

Feb 21, 2018

Real Madrid confirms injuries to Marcelo, Modric

Marcelo sustained his injury during Real Madrid's 5-3 win over Real Betis.

Feb 21, 2018

ED probing 120 shell companies linked to Nirav Modi, Choksi

Nirav Modi, Neeshal Modi, and Mehul Choksi are directors or partners in about 100 companies involved in Rs.11,300 crore fraud.

Feb 21, 2018

India supports move seeking ICJ's ruling on use of force without UNSC nod

The UN Charter requires Security Council approval for the use of force when it is not an exercise of the right to self-defense though many powers have violated it in the past

Feb 21, 2018

Scientists identify 15 new genes determining our face shape

Each face was automatically sub-divided into smaller modules, which were then examined for any link with the locations in the DNA.

Feb 20, 2018

Exposure to certain viruses may lead to diabetes, says study

Every cell in the body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes.

Feb 20, 2018

Diabetes

Portable paper-based DNA test can rapidly diagnose diseases: Study

The innovations are built upon the first version of SHERLOCK, developed in 2017, and adds to a growing field of research that harnesses CRISPR systems for uses beyond gene editing.

Feb 20, 2018

Google AI identifies signals of heart diseases through retinal images

The algorithm could distinguish the retinal images of a smoker from that of a non-smoker 71 per cent of the time, the study found.

Feb 20, 2018

Artificial intelligence

Google discloses security flaw in Microsoft Edge

Google, through its Project Zero, notified Microsoft about a bug in November, giving the company the usual 90-day disclosure deadline.

Feb 20, 2018

microsoft new standards of safe windows 10 pc

Microsoft ends push notifications for Windows 7, 8 phones

Notification services will continue to function for Windows Phone 8.1 at this time and newer phones running Windows 10 Mobile are still fully supported.

Feb 20, 2018

Myanmar to implement 10-year elephant conservation action plan

Myanmar authorities have planned to open a six-elephant camp in Pyin Oo Lwin in Mandalay region in addition to 10 other camps of its kind as an attraction to foreign tourists.

Feb 20, 2018

Arsenal signs record 5-year sponsorship deal with Emirates airline

The airline has also sponsored the Gunners home field, Emirates Stadium, since its inauguration in 2006, and in 2012 the contract was extended through 2028.

Feb 20, 2018

Saudi introduces free visa for foreign scientists

The experts, especially health specialists, could contribute to the major steps the kingdom has been taking to implement various reforms.

Feb 19, 2018

Seoul: Models pose with Galaxy Tab A tablet PCs in this photo released by Samsung Electronic

Samsung remains smartphone market leader at home turf

Apple sold 15 million units of its iPhones in the same quarter, with its market share reaching a record high 28.3 per cent.

Feb 19, 2018

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