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A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protective mechanisms in the brain as potential contributors to suicide risk. The findings could lead to the use of anti-inflammatory medications as a way of reducing this risk, especially where suicidal ideation can be ascertained early.Global suicide rates continue to be a concern. Although there was an overall decline in suicide rates in the US between 2019 and 2021, the number has risen again according to the Centers for Disease…

Infinix GT 10 Pro price has been increased by Rs. 1,000 in India. The gaming-focused handset is currently listed on Flipkart with the revised price tag. The Infinix GT 10 Pro was launched last month in the county with an interactive LED back panel with a transparent effect. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The handset sports an AMOLED screen with 120Hz refresh rate and has a 108-megapixel triple rear camera unit.Infinix GT 10 Pro price in India (revised)After…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study examining the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization on June 24, 2022, which overturned Roe v. Wade's constitutional protection of abortion rights, finds that the American public's support for abortion increased after the decision. The…

Generative artificial intelligence and its impact on jobs and employment has been a constant debate ever since the new technology sprang up. The educated estimate is that AI is going to make some jobs obsolete, but it will also create new opportunities. However, one particular aspect where not much research has taken place is how AI and humans working together can impact work. This changed with a recent study that monitored the employees of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to find out the compounding effect of an…

New research has found a significant inverse correlation between blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and age-related hearing difficulties in adults. This study adds to the increasing body of evidence supporting the role of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA, in maintaining health and preventing age-related health issues.A recent study links higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA with a reduced likelihood of reporting age-related hearing difficulties, bolstering the growing evidence of omega-3’s role in…

YouTube has hiked prices for its premium subscribers in the United States of America for the first time. The subscription service was launched by the Google-owned company in 2018. New subscription priceAccording to a report by 9to5Google, the monthly subscription price has been increased from $11.99 to $13.99, and the annual subscription price has increased from $119.99 to $139.99. The price hike also applies to YouTube Music Premium, which now costs $10.99 per month. Meanwhile, the subscription charges are $18.99 for…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Tuesday attributed the rise in the petroleum pump prices in the country to ‘market forces’. The NNPCL Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, disclosed this while speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House in Abuja. Mr Kyari said with the deregulation of the oil sector, market realities will force the price of petrol up sometimes and at other times force it down. “We have the marketing…

Share of the population unable to purchase a subsistence basket, 1981–2008. Source: Moatsos (2021). Credit: New Political Economy (2023). DOI: 10.1080/13563467.2023.2217087 It is widely believed that China's socialist economy had relatively high rates of extreme poverty, while the capitalist reforms of the 1980s and 1990s delivered rapid progress, with extreme poverty declining from 88% in 1981 to zero by 2018.…

A new study increases the likelihood of finding Earth-like exoplanets with liquid water, necessary for life. Despite freezing surface conditions, geological heat can enable sub-surface water liquification, especially in planets orbiting common M-dwarfs stars. The research implies nearly 100 times more planets may harbor liquid water than previously believed, greatly enhancing the odds of discovering extraterrestrial life.New research presented at the Goldschmidt geochemistry conference suggests a significantly higher…

According to a new study, obesity is linked to complications including increased surgical risks and difficult post-surgery recovery, necessitating broader public health interventions.New research indicates that individuals classified as overweight or obese face a higher susceptibility to post-surgical complications such as infection, blood clots, and kidney failure.In the United States, nearly 74% of individuals aged 20 and above are either overweight or obese, and out of this group, approximately 42% are classified as…