Health

Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Pharmaceutical, was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize on January 19. The $1 million award is granted for his efforts in developing world leading COVID-19 vaccine. ''Bourla had received the largest number of votes in an online campaign in which some 2,00,000 people in 71 countries participated'', stated the Prize Foundation. Meanwhile, Bourla hopes to travel to Jerusalem this summer for the event. 

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In a study, researchers from the University of Illinois, United States of America, have found biomarkers that can help to track depression in platelets. ''A cellular biomarker is responsible for the translocation of Gs alpha from lipid rafts. The biomarker can be identified through a blood test," told Mark Rasenick, head of the team. When we are depressed, the adenylyl cyclase-small molecule inside the cell remains low, confirmed study.

According to researchers from Aarhus University, sustainable diets are beneficial for lowering the risk of blood clotting in the brain and safe for the environment too. The researchers used the data from 'Cancer and Health, Population study' conducted in the early 1990s, to find out the eating habits and lifestyles of nearly 58,000 adults. ''We need to eat more sustainably, but it's important to consume a healthy diet'', said Danish… read-more

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, the government of Jammu and Kashmir on January 15, announced that there will be complete restrictions on non-essential movements during weekends in the entire union territory. State executive committee issued an order, on the same. The order reads, "Night curfew shall continue to remain in force in all districts from 9 pm to 6 am with complete restriction on non-essential movement".

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar is recovering well and is currently in the ICU, her family informed. She was recently tested positive for Coronavirus with mild symptoms and was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on January 8.  Later, she suffered pneumonia and was treated. Lata is known as Nightingale of India. She has been lauded with numerous awards, & is also a recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award.