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‘Lights, camera, mask on, action: Akshay Kumar gives first clap for ‘BellBottom’
Superstar Akshay Kumar gave the first clap to commence shooting of his upcoming film, BellBottom, in the UK, with due precautionary measures in place amid the Covid pandemic."Lights, camera, mask on and action," Akshay is seeing announcing…
BCG vaccine is safe, does not increase Covid risk: Study
The Bacille Calmette-Guerin or BCG vaccine, originally made against tuberculosis, has a general stimulating effect on the immune system and is therefore effective against Covid-19, say researchers.The study, published in the journal Cell…
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome at heart disease risk
Women in their 30s and 40s with a common condition affecting how the ovaries work are more likely to get heart disease."Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) isn't a life sentence - there are many ways to stay heart healthy. Small changes add…
Mentally I’m planning for US Open to go ahead : Andy Murray
Britains Andy Murray will be apprehensive about travelling to New York for the US Open amid the COVID-19 pandemic but the former world number is mentally prepared for the Grand Slam. The US Open is due to start on August 31 behind closed…
Vegan diets may lower BP even with limited meat, dairy
This is for the one who finds it difficult to stick to a strict vegetarian diet, read on. Researchers have revealed that consuming a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure even if small amounts of meat and dairy are consumed too.The team…
Covid-19: Synairgen announces positive results from clinical trial
UK-based Synairgen on Monday announced positive results from a clinical trial of SNG001, which helped reduce the risk of developing severe diseases in hospitalised Covid-19 patients.The treatment from Southampton-based Synairgen uses a…
Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine produces immune response in early trial
The Covid-19 vaccine developed by scientists at the Oxford University produces strong immune responses in both parts of the immune system, showed results of the Phase I/II trial published in The Lancet medical journal on Monday.The vaccine…
‘Joker’ is UK’s most complained about film in 2019
Joaquin Phoenixs Oscar-winning starrer "Joker" is the most complained about film of 2019 in the United Kingdom.This was revealed by British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The BBFC report states that the DC origin movie received 20…
My consistency and accuracy is dangerous: Dom Bess
England spinner Dom Bess has said that he feels he has now reached a place where he has "dangerous" consistency and accuracy.Bess has taken 13 wickets in the five Tests he has played so far, including two in the first Test against the West…
Childhood abuse can elevate heart disease risk in women : Study
Women are more likely to have heart disease following a childhood that involved maltreatment including physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect, warn researchers.The findings, published in the journal Heart, also revealed that adults who…