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Medical research: How much is to be believed?

The age-old adage and secret of longevity “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise’ seems to have gone for a toss after a recent study by a Canadian-based scientist revealed that those going to bed before 10 pm run a greater risk of heart attack, while those who sleep after 12 midnight are prone to metabolic disorders and morbidity. 

Hence the ideal time to sleep is between 10 pm and midnight. It is very strange that both medical science and research keep coming out with findings which keep changing. 

For instance the case of how tea and coffee are now said to be good for the heart, whereas earlier, they were both stated to be detrimental. 

Consumption of egg was said to increase blood cholesterol. Today, egg is recommended as a rich source of protein. 

Scientists are still struggling today to find out how and where the deadly Coronavirus originated.

Different theories, flip flop and prevarication have had a deleterious effect on credibility of medical research and raised questions as to how much of these findings are to be believed or taken with a pinch of salt.


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Ensure timely collection of garbage

PRAVIN U SARDESSAI, Adpai
Published Feb 20, 2021, 12:40 AM IST
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Of late, the door-to-door collection of garbage at Balaji Bhawan Complex (opposite Shree Maruti temple at Varkhandem) in Ponda has been found to be irregular. Garbage remains uncollected for two to three days. The situation turns unhygienic for the occupants staying at this particular complex. Even visitors are put to inconvenience due to accumulation of household garbage at the entrance. The officials at the Ponda Municipal Council should take note of above and…

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