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Chris Hemsworth to take break from acting, at risk of getting Alzheimer's
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth says he will take "time off" from acting after learning he has a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease. The Australian actor, who is currently promoting his Disney+ docu-series "Limitless", told the Vanity Fair magazine that after doing an episode on death and mortality, he realised the importance of spending time with his family. "I want to sit and be in this space with a greater sense of stillness and gratitude. And then you start talking about kids and family and going, 'Oh my God, they're getting older, they're growing up, and I keep slapping another movie on top of another movie.' "Before you know it, they're 18, and they've moved out of the house, and I missed the window. It really triggered something in me to want to take some time off. And since we finished the show, I've been completing the things I was already contracted to do," Hemsworth said. The 39-year-old actor shares daughter India, 10, and eight-year-old twin sons Tristan and
 "Chris Hemsworth to take break from acting, at risk of getting Alzheimer's")
Honey can lower risk of cardiometabolic disorder, researchers reveal
Researchers from the University of Toronto have discovered that honey can improve critical cardiometabolic health indicators including blood sugar and cholesterol levels
 "Honey can lower risk of cardiometabolic disorder, researchers reveal")
Do you still need to wear a mask? Here's what doctors have to say
Doctors say that most people have some form of immunity against the virus already
 "Do you still need to wear a mask? Here's what doctors have to say")
A narrow window of opportunity
Thailand and China are at risk of growing old before they grow rich; India must grow its GDP at 8-9 per cent or more to avoid that fate
 "A narrow window of opportunity")
India' health sector got $1.5-billion investment so far this year
Investment activity in the health care space has not slowed down due to the Covid-19 pandemic
 "India' health sector got $1.5-billion investment so far this year")
Are sugar alternatives actually healthy? Here's what experts suggest
On World Diabetes Day, Business Standard spoke with experts to demystify sugar substitutes that have found a way into our diet
 "Are sugar alternatives actually healthy? Here's what experts suggest")
Manipal Hospitals partners with Google Cloud to improve patient service
Healthcare company will use Google Cloud's technology for virtual care and other services
 "Manipal Hospitals partners with Google Cloud to improve patient service")
INSACOG finds new ways for Covid-19 sampling amid a low case count
Plans afoot to expand INSACOG to South Asian countries
 "INSACOG finds new ways for Covid-19 sampling amid a low case count")
EvolutionX Debt Capital makes maiden investment in PharmEasy parent firm
Debt financing platform's investment amount was not revealed; it will make equity infusion later
 "EvolutionX Debt Capital makes maiden investment in PharmEasy parent firm")
India's cancer treatment infra in rapid expansion mode as cases soar
Capacity build-up via hub-and-spoke route; experts say country would need 10,000-15,000 more day-care beds and 25,000 surgical beds if all reported patients are to avail treatment
 "India's cancer treatment infra in rapid expansion mode as cases soar")
Lucknow logs 42 new dengue cases in 24 hrs, inspection of houses underway
The fresh cases were reported from Indira Nagar (4), Aishbagh (4), Chandarnagar (4), N K Road (5), Chinhat (4), Tudiyaganj (4) and Malihabad (3).
 "Lucknow logs 42 new dengue cases in 24 hrs, inspection of houses underway")
Seasonal flu mostly affects the urban and peri-urban areas, says NCDC
Although seasonal influenza is at its peak in January-March and August-October, the NCDC has asked people to be wary of getting the flu which can be life-threatening in certain circumstances
 "Seasonal flu mostly affects the urban and peri-urban areas, says NCDC")
Red Cross warns of disastrous consequences of climate change ahead of COP27
"When climate shocks occur in countries with limited food, water and economic resources, people's lives, health, and livelihoods are threatened," the statement said.
 "Red Cross warns of disastrous consequences of climate change ahead of COP27")
Chhattisgarh govt's flagship scheme delivers hefty markdown on medicines
The state government has given priority to the health security of the people, the official said
 "Chhattisgarh govt's flagship scheme delivers hefty markdown on medicines")
Woman suffers beauty parlor stroke syndrome while getting her hair washed
Dr. Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist from Hyderabad took to twitter on October 30, to share his experience of treating a 50-year-old woman showing symptoms of 'Beauty Parlour Stroke Syndrome'
 "Woman suffers beauty parlor stroke syndrome while getting her hair washed")
Max Health gross revenue at lifetime high in Q2FY23 on improved occupancy
International patient revenues up 16% during quarter, 110% of pre-Covid average; PAT grows 29% on like-to-like basis
 "Max Health gross revenue at lifetime high in Q2FY23 on improved occupancy")
Ultra-rich Indians seek residency in Portugal for better healthcare
Apart from investing in housing, Indians are also applying for 'jumbo life and term' insurance covers worth $20 million
 "Ultra-rich Indians seek residency in Portugal for better healthcare")
 "\"We are revolutionising healthcare sector by offering flexibility, technology, cost-effectivity, and scalability to the sector\", says Co-Founder Jobizo, Avishek Agarwal")
Data story: India logs 1,574 new Covid cases; death toll at 529,008
India has added 9,914 cases in the past 7 days
 "Data story: India logs 1,574 new Covid cases; death toll at 529,008")
Study shows how naturally occurring compound kills drug resistant bacteria
Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria evolve and stop responding to drugs over time
