US warns Iran of ‘severe consequences’ after it launches missiles into Israel

US warns Iran of ‘severe consequences’ after it launches missiles into Israel

The United States warned Iran that it would face severe consequences for its ballistic missile attack on Israel on Tuesday, saying the barrage marked a significant escalation but appeared to have been thwarted. President Joe Biden expressed solid US support for Israel and described Iran’s attack as ineffective. He said there was a discussion under … Read more

Patient hails ‘life-changing’ implant for severe acid reflux

Patient hails ‘life-changing’ implant for severe acid reflux

13 hours ago By Alastair Fee, Health Correspondent, BBC South BBC Danielle Harding said the implant had been life changing A woman who suffered the debilitating effects of severe acid reflux has described a new implant as “amazing” and “life changing”. Danielle Harding, 30, could not eat without enduring severe coughing and pain because of gastro-oesophageal reflux … Read more

Holistic approach needed to tackle severe acute malnutrition: study

Holistic approach needed to tackle severe acute malnutrition: study

There is a need for a holistic approach to tackle the problem of severe acute malnutrition, reveals a research study carried out by St. John’s Research Institute (SJRI) through funding received from Karnataka Biotechnology and Information Technology Services (KBITS). The study, “Perceptions of healthcare providers and mothers on management and care of severely wasted children: … Read more

Mercury soars to 43.5° Celsius in Andhra Pradesh; 29 mandals experience severe heatwave conditions

Mercury soars to 43.5° Celsius in Andhra Pradesh; 29 mandals experience severe heatwave conditions

The BRTS Road at Chinamushidiwada in Visakhapatnam wears a deserted look due to severe heat on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU Several mandals in Andhra Pradesh experienced severe heatwave and heatwave conditions on Tuesday as the mercury soared up to 43.5° Celsius on Tuesday. As many as 29 mandals, the highest so far, experienced … Read more

New app may rapidly detect Parkinson’s, severe COVID from people’s voice – ET HealthWorld

New app may rapidly detect Parkinson’s, severe COVID from people’s voice – ET HealthWorld

Melbourne: Researchers have developed a new smartphone app that can accurately and rapidly detect Parkinson’s disease and severe COVID-19 using just people’s voice recordings. The artificial intelligence (AI) enabled app records a person’s voice and takes just 10 seconds to reveal whether they may have Parkinson’s disease and should be referred to a neurologist. “Early … Read more

Regular Fasting Linked to Less Severe COVID: Study

Regular Fasting Linked to Less Severe COVID: Study

Aug. 10, 2022 – Intermittent fasting was not linked with a smaller chance of getting COVID-19, but it was linked with getting a less severe infection, according to the findings of a new study. The study was done on men and women in Utah who were, on average, in their 60s and got COVID before … Read more