New guidelines for treatment of Type 2 diabetes from International Diabetes Federation soon

Peter Schwarz, president of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Antonio Ceriello, former head of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, interact with V. Mohan, chairman Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Chennai on Saturday, November 9, 2024 | Photo Credit: RAVINDRAN R The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is drawing up new guidelines for the treatment…

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Rising Waste and Health Risks Highlight Need for Better Management

Dumpsites are a major urban challenge, contributing to air pollution, water contamination and various health hazards. Yet most cities in India continue to struggle with managing them. Delhi, for instance, is home to three major dumpsites—Ghazipur, Okhla, and Bhalswa—which have become environmental time bombs. These landfills release toxic gases into the air and contaminate groundwater…

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Sony’s PS5 Pro to give India a miss

Sony on Thursday said its Playstation 5 Pro gaming console will not be available in India because of compatibility issues with the available spectrum bands.“PS5 Pro will not be available in some countries (which presently includes India) where 6GHz wireless band used in IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) has not yet been allowed,” the Japanese company…

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AI is Eating Fintech

Artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI, is redefining the aggressive fintech landscape. The McKinsey Global Institute recently predicted that generative AI could add an additional $200 to $340 billion in annual value to the banking sector—representing a potential 9-15% uplift in operating profits.  As industry players level up their game, Visa is betting big on AI,…

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Research links gut microbiota to stress regulation and mental health management | Health

A groundbreaking study has revealed the critical role of gut bacteria in regulating stress responses through interactions with the body’s circadian rhythms. The findings pave the way for the development of new microbial-based medicines to help people better manage stress-related mental health problems including anxiety and depression, which are frequently connected with changes in circadian…

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