Why did the Centre alter its pension plan?

Why did the Centre alter its pension plan?

There are five major components of the UPS benefits, starting with the assurance that government employees will receive half of their average basic pay drawn over their final 12 months in service prior to retirement, as a monthly pension for life.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: Last weekend, the Union Cabinet … Read more

New Insights Into How Eating Disorders Alter the Brain

New Insights Into How Eating Disorders Alter the Brain

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, July 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Behaviors associated with eating disorders can make real changes to the brain, new research shows. The findings could help explain why these serious disorders are often chronic — and may also point the way to new treatments. Eating disorders — such as anorexia nervosa, … Read more

Covid-19: New coronavirus can last 9 hours on skin; breathing with mask does not alter oxygen level

Covid-19: New coronavirus can last 9 hours on skin; breathing with mask does not alter oxygen level

The new coronavirus can survive many hours on human skin if left undisturbed, a new study has found. Though studies have shown that Covid-19 transmission largely occurs via aerosols and droplets, the authors of the new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases said, “Proper hand hygiene is important to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infections.” … Read more