w Google brings AI-powered Gmail writing tools and ‘Polish’ to more users By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:29:48 +0530 Google is expanding its generative AI-powered email drafting tools to more users with new and enhanced shortcuts on web and mobile Full Article Technology
w OpenAI builds first chip with Broadcom and TSMC, scales back foundry ambition By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:32:52 +0530 OpenAI is working with Broadcom and TSMC to build its first in-house chip designed to support its artificial intelligence systems, per sources Full Article Technology
w Crypto firm Consensys to cut 20% of workforce amid macroeconomic, regulatory headwinds By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:42:41 +0530 The crypto firm added that elevated interest rates, inflationary pressures, and tightening liquidity have created a more “cautious macroeconomic environment” Full Article Technology
w Google expands AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:53:28 +0530 Earlier this month, the search giant rolled out ads in AI Overviews on mobile but only in the U.S. Full Article Technology
w As Bitcoin nears all-time high, WazirX investors are in pain over their locked crypto funds By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:27:39 +0530 Bitcoin was inching towards its March 2024 all-time-high price of $73,750.07, but those whose crypto assets are locked with the WazirX exchange after a cyberattack are anxious about missing out Full Article Technology
w ChatGPT will now work as a search engine as OpenAI partners with some news outlets By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:24:52 +0530 OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google Full Article Technology
w Google Maps adds AI features to help users explore and navigate the world around them By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:37:38 +0530 Google Maps is heading down a new road steered by artificial intelligence Full Article Technology
w Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Amazon, and the burden of expectations knock Wall Street sharply lower By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:27:41 +0530 Drops for Big Tech companies including Microsoft and Facebook’s parent company Meta Platforms led Wall Street lower Full Article Technology
w Amazon won’t release new Alexa until 2025: Report By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:59:02 +0530 Until sometime ago, users were able to access the beta version of Alexa using an Echo but that has been cut off now Full Article Technology
w Dropbox to lay off 20% of its workforce By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:10:37 +0530 Last year in April, Dropbox fired 16% of the workforce for similar reasons due to a decrease in cloud growth and spent money in hiring AI specialists instead Full Article Technology
w Transformation Stories #4 A New Podcast Interview With Me (Rob Larsen) By htmlcssjavascript.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:33:05 +0000 Check out yours truly on an episode of Atlas Systems’ Transformation Stories. A hands-on leader and change-maker with 20 years of experience, Rob Larsen remains at the forefront of software-led innovation – in financial services and the larger enterprise world. In this all-new conversation with Atlas Systems, Larsen offers insights into finding the right pace […] Full Article CSS HTML Web
w I Didn’t Realize How Much I Rely on GitHub Codespaces Until This week By htmlcssjavascript.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:15:24 +0000 How much do I rely on GitHub Codespaces for open source development? Super double-plus much. I can illustrate exactly how much with one short anecdote. Gulp 5 was recently released and I created several PRs across repos in the H5BP organization to update Gulp across the board. I missed one issue with the encoding of […] Full Article HTML JavaScript github h5bp
w Upgrading jQuery: Working Towards a Healthy Web By htmlcssjavascript.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:55:07 +0000 Upgrading jQuery: Working Towards a Healthy Web | Official jQuery Blog Working in the environments I do, I can tell you there are some scary situations out there with regards to jQuery. I remember John Resig, more than a decade ago, talking about wanting multiple different versions of jQuery to be able to work on […] Full Article CSS JavaScript Web
w Will not allow dilution of AIIMS brand: Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:33:33 +0530 The Health Minister said no compromises will be made in faculty recruitments or standards of teaching at any of the new AIIMS institutes being set up across the country Full Article Health
w WHO to evacuate 1,000 Gazan women, children for urgent medical care By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:02:57 +0530 Last week, U.N. investigators said Israel was deliberately targeting health facilities in Gaza, and killing and torturing medical personnel there, accusing the country of "crimes against humanity". Full Article Health
w Dietary restriction or good genes: new study tries to unpack which has greater impact on lifespan By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 16:50:20 +0530 If we know that genetics and lifestyle affect how long you live, which one is more important? And how do they interact? Full Article Health
w WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free; calls it ‘historic feat’ ending ancient scourge By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:48:04 +0530 Globally, 44 countries and one territory have now been certified as malaria-free Full Article Health
w Rapid assessment of pulse polio campaign shows high vaccine coverage, highlights gaps in Chennai By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:41:02 +0530 Chennai accounted for nearly 21% of the non-vaccinated children, highlighting the gaps in an urban area and the need for targeted community outreach Full Article Chennai
w Should men be allowed into operation theatres when their wives are having a baby? Doctors weigh in after YouTuber’s video sparks controversy By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:52:17 +0530 YouTuber Irfan recently posted a video on social media that showed him cutting the umbilical cord of his newborn, in the operation theatre of a private hospital in Chennai; consent of the medical personnel involved to being videoed was another aspect doctors say needs discussion Full Article Health
w Over 77 per cent of India’s children lack WHO-suggested diversity in diet, study finds By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:38:03 +0530 The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity in children's diets -- all above 80 per cent -- while Sikkim and Meghalaya were the only two to report an under-50 per cent prevalence Full Article Health
w WHO says ‘intense bombardment’ halts Gaza polio vaccinations By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:50:34 +0530 The U.N. health body said it had been “compelled to postpone” the bid to give 119,279 children in northern Gaza a second vaccine dose due to the escalating violence Full Article Health
w Why did the Centre sanction a 50% hike in prices of commonly-used drugs? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0530 According to the government the recent 50% hike in prices of eight drugs was sanctioned keeping in mind the larger public interest and to ensure continued availability of drugs Full Article Health
w Trachoma eliminated as a public health problem in India; what next? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0530 The achievement marks a significant public health victory and has profound economic implications. Trachoma’s impact, through blindness and visual impairment, results in an estimated economic loss of $2.9 to 5.3 billion annually due to reduced productivity Full Article Health
w Air pollution: Centre warns of the rising ill-effects of deteriorating air quality By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:41:18 +0530 In a letter to States and UTs, the Director General of Health Services Atul Goel has said to discourage stubble and waste burning, and spread awareness among people about reducing firecrackers during festivities Full Article Health
w For type 2 diabetes, focusing on when you eat – not what – can help control blood sugar By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:07:10 +0530 Time-restricted eating, also known as the 16:8 diet, became popular for weight loss around 2015. Studies have since shown it is also an effective way for people with type 2 diabetes to manage blood glucose Full Article Health
w Drugs regulator finds 49 samples not of standard quality, manufacturers asked to withdraw their products By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:00:00 +0530 Four spurious drugs were also found and action has been initiated against the makers, the DCGI said Full Article Health
w OpenAI’s Whisper transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said, researchers claim By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:21:00 +0530 Whisper is a popular transcription tool powered by artificial intelligence, but it has a major flaw Full Article Technology
w Polio in Pakistan: Another vaccination campaign begins after worrying surge By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:27:32 +0530 Pakistan regularly launches such campaigns, but violence targeting the health workers and police assigned to escort them is common Full Article World
w What is stereotactic radiation therapy for prostate cancer? How does it compare to other treatments? By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:06:09 +0530 Stereotactic radiotherapy uses high doses of radiation to target and kill cancer cells; it uses newer machines that can deliver very focused radiation beams Full Article Health
w Ayushman Bharat: All seniors above 70 can avail health coverage except those in Delhi, West Bengal By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:16:54 +0530 Senior citizens eligible for PM-JAY regardless of income; Ayushman Vaya Vandana card will help cut out-of-pocket health spends; on Ayurveda Day, PM launches initiatives to validate traditional herbal medicine, promote Indian medical systems Full Article India
w COVID-19 resulted in nearly half a million excess deaths, WHO’s global TB report states By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:45:16 +0530 Thirty high TB burden countries accounted for 87% of the world’s TB cases in 2022 and two-thirds of the global total was in eight countries including India Full Article Health
w AIIMS-Bibinagar to boost tuberculosis care in Telangana with aerial aid By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:04:31 +0530 Inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the drone service is part of a series of health projects designed to enhance access to essential services in remote and underserved areas Full Article Telangana
w World Stroke Day: NIMHANS study finds that part of sleep apnoea burden is a consequence of stroke By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 +0530 Most patients with stroke are not evaluated for sleep apnea; this is an issue that needs to be addressed by the scientific community, doctors at NIMHANS, Bengaluru said Full Article Health
w Tuberculosis infected 8 million people last year, the most WHO has ever tracked By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:10:41 +0530 The World Health Organization says more than 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis last year Full Article Health
w As breast cancer incidence rises, doctors raise importance of early detection, need for women to be breast aware By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:49:26 +0530 Chennai accounts for highest crude incidence rate of breast cancer in T.N., data shows; a number of factors have led to this, say doctors Full Article Health
w Malaria elimination: Egypt’s success and a roadmap for India’s WHO certification By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:35:50 +0530 India has made remarkable strides in reducing malaria, with reported cases dropping over the years; however, there is a long journey ahead, with climate change raising the potential for malaria transmission in areas that have already achieved elimination Full Article Health
w Wellness retreat that King Charles and Queen Camilla visited in Bengaluru to soon expand to Portugal By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:56:43 +0530 King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who left the retreat after a three-day rejuvenation session, are happy with the expansion plans as this would be closer to the UK, says holistic health practitioner Issac Mathai, who runs the facility Full Article Bengaluru
w Following WHO guidelines for sodium content in packaged food could prevent 3 lakh deaths in India in 10 years: study By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:35:02 +0530 Additionally, about 1.7 million new cardiovascular disease cases and 7,00,000 new chronic kidney disease cases could be prevented compared to current practices, the study said Full Article Health
w What is breast density and how is it associated with cancer? Explained By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:10:44 +0530 Breast density matters because of two main reasons: it may make it harder to detect signs of cancer on a mammogram, and it is linked with an increased risk of breast cancer Full Article Health
w Air passenger with suspected mpox symptoms isolated at Tiruchi govt. hospital By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:40:52 +0530 When contacted, a senior hospital official told The Hindu that the patient’s blood sample has been sent for further testing Full Article Tamil Nadu
w Third phase of polio vaccination campaign to resume in northern Gaza: WHO-UNICEF By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 13:48:57 +0530 “Despite the lack of access to all eligible children in northern Gaza, the Polio Technical Committee for Gaza has taken the decision to resume the campaign,” a joint statement by UNICEF and WHO said Full Article World
w More than 50,000 vaccinated against mpox in DR Congo, Rwanda: WHO By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:16:34 +0530 The outbreak is still not under control, the African Union’s health watchdog has warned, appealing for resources to avoid a “more severe” pandemic than Covid-19 Full Article Health
w How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:08:14 +0530 There are four key strategies that are key to helping you achieve a healthier digital balance: replacement practices, social bonds, mindfulness and viewing digital well-being as a journey Full Article Health
w ICMR announces ‘First in the World Challenge’ to encourage scientists to find innovative ideas to tackle health issues By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 19:57:07 +0530 The Council said that the scheme proposes to foster novel, out of the box, futuristic ideas, new knowledge generation, discovery / development of breakthrough health technologies Full Article Health
w Tiruchi man with mpox symptoms: Sample has returned negative, says Tamil Nadu Health Minister By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:57:07 +0530 The man, who had returned from Sharjah on October 31, was found to have fever during screening on arriving at the Tiruchi airport. Full Article Health
w Understanding orphan drugs: what are they, how are they classified and what are their challenges in the Indian context By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:28:54 +0530 While orphan drugs are crucial to treating rare, sometimes debilitating conditions, the high cost of their research and development is a major barrier to their development in India Full Article Health
w WHO says strike on Gaza polio vaccination centre wounds four children By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:30:00 +0530 The World Health Organization’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the health centre was “in an area where a humanitarian pause was agreed to allow vaccination to proceed” and that the attack could put off parents of children needing a second vaccine Full Article Health
w Glioblastoma: why immunotherapy may offer hope for brain cancer patients By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:15:00 +0530 Recent trials have shown that immunotherapy can safely be delivered through injections into the cerebrospinal fluid; scientists are now exploring how to adapt these methods to penetrate the tumour more effectively Full Article Health
w Osteoporosis can shorten your life − here’s how to prevent fractures and keep bones healthy By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:30:00 +0530 The key to having healthy bones for a lifetime is to take some simple preventive measures – and the earlier, the better Full Article Health
w WHO identifies 17 pathogens in urgent need of vaccines By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:30:00 +0530 The list reconfirms longstanding priorities for vaccine research and development: HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis -- three diseases that collectively kill nearly 2.5 million people each year Full Article Health