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How to know if your child is autistic? Age-wise signs to watch for!

April 6, 2018 Loknath DasAge-wise, Autistic, Child, for, How, if, Is, Know, signs, to, watch, Your

Imagine a child who likes to keep to himself. As a toddler, catching a smile on his face was like mining a diamond in the soil. He just had two odd toys he played with, slept with, caressed, went out with and even took bath with. Even after turning a year old, he wouldn’t respond to being called. He likes to play and puddle in water and will not come out of the bathroom till called for at least ten times or scolded. Now that he is three, he still…

Taboo topic: Reducing stigma attached to Alzheimer’s is crucial for prevention

April 5, 2018 Loknath DasAlzheimer's, attached, Crucial, for, Is, prevention, reducing, stigma, Taboo, to, topic:

Reducing stigma attributed to Alzheimer’s disease is vital for prevention research, a new study suggests, adding that the stigma associated with the disease may be an obstacle for individuals to seek information about their risk of developing it. The survey focused on what beliefs, attitudes and expectations are most often associated with the disease. “We found that concerns about discrimination and overly harsh judgments about the severity of symptoms were most prevalent,” said co-author of the study, Shana Stites from the University of Pennsylvania. “By understanding what the biggest concerns…

Is Consuming Ghee In Summers Good For Your Health?

April 4, 2018 Loknath Dasconsuming, for, Ghee, Good, Health, In, Is, Summers, Your

Desi gheemakes for an indispensable part of most Indian households. You may agree that a generous helping of ghee on rice, chapattis and dals made them taste amazing. In fact, our grandmothers swore by this greasy delight and used it in most ‘gharelu nuske‘. Desi ghee is made with cow or buffalo’s milk, and is generally churned at home by heating white butter or malai. In the Ayurveda wisdom, ghee is considered to be a rejuvenating ingredient that is used to cure most ailments. Ghee, an unprocessed fat is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid along with vitamin-A, which helps to keep your…

University of Michigan Changes Conflict Rules for Investments

March 31, 2018 Loknath DasChanges, Conflict, for, Investments, Michigan, of, Rules, University

(Bloomberg) — The University of Michigan changed how its endowment’s advisory committee handles potential conflicts of interest and discontinued a fund that helped pay the salaries of the chief investment officer and his staff. The changes were announced Thursday at a board of regents meeting following a review of the policies and practices at the investment office, university public affairs spokesman Rick Fitzgerald said in a statement posted on its website. The school will require members of its investment committee, which advises the university on the management of its $11 billion endowment,…

Planning for retirement? 5 best investment options

March 31, 2018 Loknath Das5%;, Best, for, investment, Options, Planning, retirement?

Adhil Shetty After years of hard work, the word retirement brings cheer on many faces while some also get jittery with the mere thought of life without a salary. For a happy and stress-free retirement, you envision a regular flow of income without going to work every day. This can be achieved only when you plan your investments well during your working days for the golden years later on. It is crucial, thus, to choose your plans wisely and carefully. Some of the investment options discussed here can come handy.…

Novel treatment for cancer: Immunotherapy trials show promise in curing the disease

March 26, 2018 Loknath DasCancer, curing, Disease, for, immunotherapy, In, Novel, Promise, show, The, Treatment, trials

In the winter of 2013, Sue Scott, then 36, had already planned her own funeral. Her cervical cancer was spreading fast. Multiple rounds of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery had all failed. Tumours were invading her liver and colon, and squeezing her ureters. Her last chance was to enroll in an experimental trial in which doctors were trying to partially replace patients’ immune systems with T-cells that would specifically attack cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection. Within a few months, her tumours completely disappeared. This…