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Tue, March 11, 2025

by: Firstpost

Is China a step closer to making vaccine for stroke and heart attack?

Researchers in China have developed a nanovaccine to prevent the buildup of plaque in arteries - atherosclerosis - that can result in blood clots, stroke and heart attacks. The vaccine was injected into mice that were fed a high-cholesterol diet.
Mon, March 10, 2025

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How Indian-origin student Sudiksha Konanki disappeared on a Dominican Republic holiday

Sudiksha Konanki, a 20-year-old University of Pittsburgh student, has gone missing during a spring break trip to Punta Cana, a popular tourist spot in the Dominican Republic. Authorities have launched a land and sea search operation to find her.
Thu, March 6, 2025

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History Today: Why March 7 is remembered as 'Bloody Sunday' in America

On March 7, 1965, the Black Rights movement in America witnessed a turning point when hundreds of activists were confronted by state troopers as they tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma,
Sat, March 1, 2025

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Pakistan piggybacks on China to send astronauts to space, signalling Suparco's fall

As Pakistan relies on China to send its astronauts to space, here's a look at how, in search of gold, Pakistan forgot to nourish a diamond they had - Suparco

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Reliance Foundation announces results of prestigious postgraduate scholarships for 2024-25 on National Science Day

The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships offer financial assistance, mentorship, networking opportunities, and industry experience to 100 outstanding first-year postgraduate students studying Engineering,
Wed, February 19, 2025

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Anger in Nepal over KIIT student suicide: Why country is threatening to stop sending students to Odisha

Angry scenes were witnessed in Nepal's Parliament on Tuesday when lawmakers raised concerns over the death of Nepali national Prakriti Lamsal, a third-year computer science student in KIIT, Odisha, demanding diplomatic efforts for proper security.
Fri, February 14, 2025

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Is the PhD dream dying? Why fewer students are enrolling in doctoral programmes

PhD enrolments are declining globally as financial hardships, limited job prospects, and shifting perceptions of academia deter students. Australia, Japan, Brazil, the UK, and India are witnessing a drop,
Wed, February 12, 2025

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Modi in France: AI declaration, new consulate and nuclear reactor partnership; key outcomes of 2-day visit

PM Modi's trip to France, which is on its last leg, was a culmination of the advanced India-France relationship as he shared decisive moments with President Macron, a sign of growing friendship with P
Tue, February 11, 2025

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China builds economic fortress as US trade pressure mounts: Report

China is ramping up self-sufficiency in key industries like EVs, semiconductors, and AI to counter US trade restrictions, though challenges in chip production and global market tensions persist.

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China is building economy fortress amid rising US trade pressures: Report

China is ramping up self-sufficiency in key industries like EVs, semiconductors, and AI to counter US trade restrictions, though challenges in chip production and global market tensions persist.
Thu, January 23, 2025

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Is gomutra good for health? IIT Madras director's remark sparks big debate

V Kamakoti, the director of IIT Madras stirred a row with his remarks last week that cow urine has 'anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties', along with digestive benefits. His comments sparked a political row.
Thu, January 16, 2025

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Biden's farewell moves on India: US removes Barc, two other institutions from sanctions list

The United States removed three Indian nuclear institutions, including the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (Barc), from its 'restrictive entity list. This development comes just a week after NSA Jake Sullivan's announcement during his visit to India.
Wed, January 8, 2025

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OpenAI's new O3 reasoning model is freaking out software engineers, developers; Here's why

O3 is expected to power popular tools like ChatGPT, and its potential to handle large-scale tasks autonomously is causing jitters among tech professionals. For computer science majors, the prospect of
Mon, January 6, 2025

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Meet Jagdeep Singh, the Indian-origin tech boss who gets paid Rs 48 crore a day

Jagdeep Singh, founder and former CEO of QuantumScape earns an eye-popping Rs 17,500 crore annually. The Indian-origin tech boss, who founded the leading electric vehicle (EV) battery company, rakes a
Tue, December 24, 2024

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Why are hotels and luxury condos along Florida coast sinking?

A study, undertaken by researchers at the University of Miami, was published in the journal Earth and Space Science on Friday. It found that 35 buildings sank about two to eight centimetres - a process known as subsidence - between 2016 and 2023.
Wed, December 11, 2024

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MIT suspends Indian-origin student Prahlad Iyengar over an essay: What is the controversy?

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has suspended Prahlad Iyengar, a PhD student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science after he published a pro-Palestine essay in a student magazine.
Tue, December 10, 2024

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What Google's Willow means for supercomputing and you

Google has claimed that 'Willow,' its new quantum computing chip, can solve a math equation in five minutes that the fastest supercomputers would take 10 septillion years to do. Experts say that though supercomputers could potentially revolutionise fields such as medicine,
Thu, December 5, 2024

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Trump names ex-PayPal COO David Sacks as new AI & Crypto Czar, what will he do

Donald Trump has appointed former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks as his 'White House AI & Crypto Czar'. The post has been newly created. Read more to find out what David Sacks's role would

Is China a step closer to making vaccine for stroke and heart attack?

Researchers in China have developed a nanovaccine to prevent the buildup of plaque in arteries - atherosclerosis - that can result in blood clots, stroke and heart attacks. The vaccine was injected into mice that were fed a high-cholesterol diet.

The article from Firstpost discusses a study published in the journal *Nature* which suggests that the inactivated vaccines used in China against COVID-19 might increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque builds up inside arteries, potentially leading to strokes and heart attacks. The study, conducted by researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, found that these vaccines could trigger an immune response that accelerates the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. This research raises concerns about the long-term cardiovascular effects of these vaccines, particularly in individuals with pre-existing conditions or those at higher risk for cardiovascular diseases. However, the study also notes that the overall benefits of vaccination in preventing severe COVID-19 outcomes still outweigh these potential risks, and further research is needed to understand the implications fully.

Read the Full Firstpost Article at:
https://www.firstpost.com/health/china-vaccine-stroke-heart-attack-atherosclerosis-study-13870773.html


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