How stress can turn deadly for pilots

IANS | August 21, 2023 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Unaddressed stress can impact both mental and physical health, said health experts here on Monday amid the recent news of the chilling deaths of three pilots due to sudden cardiac arrest.

Hospitality industry eyes long-term gains beyond G20 Summit-led occupancy, rate surges

IANS | August 21, 2023 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Leaders of the tourism and hospitality sectors see the expected cent per cent occupancy figures during the upcoming G20 Summit as only a short-term gain, compared to the longer-term impact of the government's decision to hold 200-odd meetings across India in the run-up to the big two-day powwow beginning on September 9.

Covid-19 may trigger new-onset high blood pressure: Study

IANS | August 21, 2023 3:22 PM

New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Covid-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus, is significantly associated with the development of high blood pressure in adults with pre-existing heart conditions, finds new study based on analysis of electronic medical records of more than 45,000 people.

India registers 54 new Covid cases

IANS | August 21, 2023 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India has registered 54 new Covid cases, which has taken the country's overall caseload to 4,49,96,653, the Union Health Ministry said in its latest update on Monday.

Scientists identify 4 new genes associated with breast cancer

IANS | August 21, 2023 1:21 PM

Toronto, Aug 21 (IANS) An international team of scientists from Canada and the UK has identified four new genes associated with breast cancer, and potentially more, that could be included in tests to identify women at increased risk.