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Your daily dollop of butter increases death risk? Study reveals shocking results

The study observed while butter can increase mortality risk, plant-based oils can reduce the risk of death. Here's what you need to know.

The study observed that butter can significantly bring down your lifespan. (Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 07, 2025 01:45 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das

The Domino Effect linking a painkiller and vultures to India's mortality rate

India's mortality rate stands hiked at 7.473 per cent in 2024. There is much to consider when it comes to the complicated string of events impacting this number

An expired patent, vultures and livestock deaths: The insidious domino effect potentially impacting India's mortality rate(Photo: Shutterstock - For representation purpose only)

htcity

Published on Aug 09, 2024 06:47 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Lung cancer accounts for 1.8 million deaths annually: Doc

The primary risk factor for lung cancer is smoking, which contributes to about 85% of all cases. Other risk factors include exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas, asbestos, and other environmental toxins

cities

Updated on Aug 01, 2024 07:56 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Preventative measures for women to reduce risk of heart disease

Health experts suggest what preventative measures women can take to reduce their risk of heart disease and improve mortality outcomes.

Preventative measures for women to reduce their risk of heart disease, improve mortality outcomes (Image by Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 14, 2024 01:14 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Watch out for these unique risk factors for heart disease in women

Health experts reveal the unique risk factors for heart disease in women and how do they contribute to the increased mortality rate

lifestyle

Published on Jun 13, 2024 08:41 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Nanosensor developed at IIT Jodhpur aims to reduce mortality rate

IIT Jodhpur said the technology has the potential to be used as a rapid and point-of-care technique for health monitoring, disease diagnosis, among others.

education

Published on Apr 08, 2024 04:16 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

The deaths-of-despair narrative is out of date

Drugs and suicide are no longer killing more working-class whites than they are other Americans

Between 1999 and 2010 counties with the highest share of working-class whites saw deaths of despair grow much faster than in the counties with the lowest.

analysis

Published on Apr 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST

The Economist

15 more cattle heads die in Bathinda village

The minister ordered the Bathinda deputy commissioner to survey the total cases of deaths after a section of villagers claimed that the mortality rate of the dairy animals was more than 150. Fifteen more cattle heads died at Bathinda’s Raike Kalan village in the last 48 hours

Fifteen more cattle heads died at Bathinda’s Raike Kalan village in the last 48 hours due to multiple reasons after which animal husbandry minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian visited the affected village on Sunday. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jan 22, 2024 06:16 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

Ludhiana: Key private hospitals set to provide free facilities to road accident victims

Amid some confusion surrounding the guidelines, the state government has taken a definitive stance, deciding to fully sponsor the treatment of all victims under the scheme

Key private hospitals set to provide free facilities to road accident victims in Ludhiana. (HT)

cities

Published on Jan 19, 2024 10:26 PM IST

ByDinkle Popli, Ludhiana

Maternal mortality: Pregnancy is 'shockingly dangerous'

While the maternal mortality rate in the US is rising, India is seeing fewer people die during pregnancy and childbirth.

Maternal mortality has decreased significantly in India over the past 20 years.(Anupam Nath/AP/picture alliance)

lifestyle

Published on Jan 12, 2024 06:42 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri

Living in fear: Swedish study examines link between health anxiety, early death

Mortality risks in hypochondriasis: Swedish research highlights unsettling findings

Living in fear: Swedish study examines link between health anxiety and early death (Photo by Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on Dec 16, 2023 03:59 PM IST

AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz

IMD report reveals Maharashtra recorded 47 lightning incidents in 2023

The IMD officials also stated that these are preliminary data; and that they are in the midst of preparing the final report with state authorities, and the number could vary from what is stated in the preliminary report

Lightning strikes are one of the atmospheric phenomena that causes higher deaths in the country. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:32 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

The sudden demise of Indian vultures killed thousands of people

Without “nature’s sanitation service” pathogens spread into the water supply

Historically, vultures were widespread in India. (representational image).(Unsplash)

environment

Published on Aug 24, 2023 05:55 PM IST

The Economist

Want to live longer? Here is the ideal number of daily steps you should aim for

New research challenges the guideline of 10,000 daily steps for optimum health, showing that 4,000 steps per day could reduce the risk of death.

Walking between 6,000 and 10,000 steps per day reduced death risk for adults over 60 by about 42%, whereas walking between 7,000 and 13,000 steps per day reduced mortality risk for those under 60 by around 49%.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 12, 2023 08:34 PM IST

ByAkanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

Adults with regular, healthy sleep schedule have lower risk of death: Study

The study emphasises on the need of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule to lower the risk of death.

lifestyle

Published on Jun 06, 2023 09:36 AM IST

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Cheetah cub dies in MP, dehydration suspected

A cheetah cub has died at Kuno National Park in India, with officials suspecting dehydration and weakness. The death is within expected mortality rates for cheetah cubs.

The cheetah was born to Namibian cheetah Jwala, who was earlier named Siyaya, in the last week of March. (File Photo /ANI)

india news

Updated on May 24, 2023 12:22 AM IST

ByShruti Tomar, Bhopal

Cub born to Namibian cheetah dies in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park

A cheetah cub born to Jwala, translocated to India from Namibia, died in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park. The survival rate of cheetah cubs is 20%.

Namibian cheetah Jwala, earlier known as Siyaya, gave birth to four cubs on March 27. (File)

cities

Updated on May 23, 2023 08:31 PM IST

ByShruti Tomar

Neonatal Mortality: Why is it on the rise? Steps to reduce it

From infections to preterm birth complications, here is a list of reasons of neonatal mortality.

lifestyle

Published on May 15, 2023 12:50 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Delhi's AAP government to provide free plants at doorstep. Know why

According to the latest India State of Forest Report, Delhi's green cover has increased from 21.88 per cent to 23.06 per cent of its geographical area.

According to biodiversity experts, small plants are easy to maintain and require fewer resources than larger ones.(Representative image)

cities

Published on Apr 19, 2023 05:47 PM IST

PTI |

IMD heat index will give you the real feel of weather

Dr SN Pandey, the chief scientist, weather department, CS Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, said the university will give the heat index readings of the city

The heat index is what the temperature feels like to human body when relative humidity is combined with air temperature. (For Representation)

cities

Updated on Apr 07, 2023 11:09 PM IST

ByHaidar Naqvi, Kanpur

Adults who exercise 2-4 times a week have a lower mortality risk: Study

In a study with more than 100,000 participants over a 30-year follow-up period, it was shown that people who exercise two to four times as much as is now recommended each week have a much lower risk of mortality.

Study says, adults who exercise 2-4 times a week have a lower mortality risk

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 28, 2022 06:14 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Washington [us]

Heat spells set to raise mortality, say experts

Heatwave spells will almost certainly increase mortality and morbidity, degrade ecosystems, lead to crop failure and loss of productivity and economic output.

Commuters use scarves to shield themselves from the heat while riding a two-wheeler in Prayagraj. (PTI)

india news

Updated on May 17, 2022 02:16 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi

Are human gut microbiota, health and mortality connected? Yes, says new study

A recent study conducted by the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare shed light on the connection between gut microbiota in humans and health and mortality.

Study examines connection between human gut microbiota, health and mortality(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Published on May 16, 2021 12:17 PM IST

ANI | , Turku

‘Not getting GST dues, even BJP-ruled states unhappy’: Hemant Soren

Despite the talk about cooperative federalism, Soren, citing his experience as CM over the past year, said that the relationship between the Centre and the state is not healthy

Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren, whose government completes one year tomorrow, also lamented the poor state of opposition in the country and called for “collective responsibility” to take on the BJP. (Photo@HemantSorenJMM)

india news

Updated on Dec 28, 2020 04:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Ranchi | ByVishal Kant

Creating a robust and effective digital media regulatory mechanism

A huge regulatory structure just to monitor content and process the violations seem neither optimal nor prudent.

The online content can be curated content (as provided by news portals or entities such as Netflix, Hotstar or Amazon), and also user-generated content. The words “providers” and “platforms” must be explained clearly to clarify whether both curated and user-generated content are covered under this notification. This will materially change the scope of the notification.(HTARCHIVE)

analysis

Updated on Nov 20, 2020 06:36 AM IST

ByUday Kumar Varma

J&K’s Covid counts crosses 1 lakh-mark

Around eight months after the first Covid case was reported in the Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir’s Covid tally crossed the one lakh-mark on Wednesday. The UT recorded nine deaths and 507 fresh coronavirus infections, taking the Covid count to 100,351 and death toll to 1,558.

cities

Updated on Nov 12, 2020 01:05 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Srinagar

Kanpur doctors studying Italian model to check possible second wave of Covid-19

As many as 740 people have died in Kanpur due to Covid-19 and related complications in the last four months.

Doctors in Kanpur are focusing on containing the mortality rate that Italy largely checked when the second wave hit Europe.(PTI FILE PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Nov 05, 2020 06:52 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kanpur | ByHaidar Naqvi

J&K: October registers lowest Covid death toll in 3 months

Data indicates that October witnessed a 38% decrease in fatalities as compared to September and 10% decrease as compared to August.

cities

Updated on Nov 01, 2020 10:08 PM IST

Hindustan Times/Srinagar | ByAshiq Hussain, Srinagar

Pune hospitals find plasma therapy effective in moderate Covid-19 patients

ICMR study has found that this therapy is not as promising in bringing down the mortality rate

A health worker takes test tubes with plasma and blood samples after a separation process in a centrifuge during a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination study at the Research Centers of America.(REUTERS)

cities

Updated on Oct 26, 2020 03:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Pune | BySteffy Thevar

Air pollution increases the risk of severe Covid-19, hospitalisations, warn experts

With pollution levels on the rise in Delhi and the entire Indo-Gangetic plains, hospitals in the city are preparing for a potential increase in the number of hospitalisations from the novel infection.

A health care worker gets ready to collect a swab sample at LNJP Hospital in New Delhi on Friday.

cities

Updated on Oct 24, 2020 12:47 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByAnonna Dutt, New Delhi

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The study observed while butter can increase mortality risk, plant-based oils can reduce the risk of death. Here's what you need to know.

India's mortality rate stands hiked at 7.473 per cent in 2024. There is much to consider when it comes to the complicated string of events impacting this number

The primary risk factor for lung cancer is smoking, which contributes to about 85% of all cases. Other risk factors include exposure to secondhand smoke, radon gas, asbestos, and other environmental toxins

Health experts suggest what preventative measures women can take to reduce their risk of heart disease and improve mortality outcomes.

Health experts reveal the unique risk factors for heart disease in women and how do they contribute to the increased mortality rate

IIT Jodhpur said the technology has the potential to be used as a rapid and point-of-care technique for health monitoring, disease diagnosis, among others.

Drugs and suicide are no longer killing more working-class whites than they are other Americans

The minister ordered the Bathinda deputy commissioner to survey the total cases of deaths after a section of villagers claimed that the mortality rate of the dairy animals was more than 150. Fifteen more cattle heads died at Bathinda’s Raike Kalan village in the last 48 hours

Amid some confusion surrounding the guidelines, the state government has taken a definitive stance, deciding to fully sponsor the treatment of all victims under the scheme

While the maternal mortality rate in the US is rising, India is seeing fewer people die during pregnancy and childbirth.

Mortality risks in hypochondriasis: Swedish research highlights unsettling findings

The IMD officials also stated that these are preliminary data; and that they are in the midst of preparing the final report with state authorities, and the number could vary from what is stated in the preliminary report

Without “nature’s sanitation service” pathogens spread into the water supply

New research challenges the guideline of 10,000 daily steps for optimum health, showing that 4,000 steps per day could reduce the risk of death.

The study emphasises on the need of maintaining a consistent sleep schedule to lower the risk of death.

A cheetah cub has died at Kuno National Park in India, with officials suspecting dehydration and weakness. The death is within expected mortality rates for cheetah cubs.

A cheetah cub born to Jwala, translocated to India from Namibia, died in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park. The survival rate of cheetah cubs is 20%.

From infections to preterm birth complications, here is a list of reasons of neonatal mortality.

According to the latest India State of Forest Report, Delhi's green cover has increased from 21.88 per cent to 23.06 per cent of its geographical area.

Dr SN Pandey, the chief scientist, weather department, CS Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, said the university will give the heat index readings of the city

In a study with more than 100,000 participants over a 30-year follow-up period, it was shown that people who exercise two to four times as much as is now recommended each week have a much lower risk of mortality.

Heatwave spells will almost certainly increase mortality and morbidity, degrade ecosystems, lead to crop failure and loss of productivity and economic output.

A recent study conducted by the University of Turku and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare shed light on the connection between gut microbiota in humans and health and mortality.

Despite the talk about cooperative federalism, Soren, citing his experience as CM over the past year, said that the relationship between the Centre and the state is not healthy

A huge regulatory structure just to monitor content and process the violations seem neither optimal nor prudent.

Around eight months after the first Covid case was reported in the Union Territory, Jammu and Kashmir’s Covid tally crossed the one lakh-mark on Wednesday. The UT recorded nine deaths and 507 fresh coronavirus infections, taking the Covid count to 100,351 and death toll to 1,558.

As many as 740 people have died in Kanpur due to Covid-19 and related complications in the last four months.

Data indicates that October witnessed a 38% decrease in fatalities as compared to September and 10% decrease as compared to August.

ICMR study has found that this therapy is not as promising in bringing down the mortality rate

With pollution levels on the rise in Delhi and the entire Indo-Gangetic plains, hospitals in the city are preparing for a potential increase in the number of hospitalisations from the novel infection.

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