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The science behind TCI-TIVA — a safer, cleaner, smarter anaesthesia that is taking over operation theatres

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Suffering From Obesity? Intermittent Energy Restriction Can Help You: Study

In the research, the intermittent energy restriction group showed greater advantages in reducing fasting blood glucose, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering triglycerides, and strengthening adherence to the dietary interventions.

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Anchoring its IP framework in health equity, India offers a practical, principled model for the world

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Studies misused to justify SO2 rollback, independent report warned ahead of govt exemption

The analysis stressed that "it is very likely that the health impacts would be much worse than what is being estimated now" as India plans to add 80-100 GW of new coal-fired capacity

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