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Indian trials debunk sweet myths

Indian trials debunk sweet myths

Soutik Biswas BBC News, London Mansi Thapliyal There are over 1,000 varieties of mango grown in India As summer sweeps across India, one of the most common questions a leading Mumbai-based diabetologist hears from his patients is: “Can I eat mangoes?” “Mangoes, with their rich sweetness and diverse varieties, are a staple of Indian summers, and it’s understandable why people …

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Palantir Won a Big Army Pact. The AI Firm Is ‘in the Sweet Spot,’ Says Analyst. – Barron's

Palantir Won a Big Army Pact. The AI Firm Is ‘in the Sweet Spot,’ Says Analyst.  Barron’s Palantir lands $10 billion Army software and data contract  CNBC U.S. Army Awards Enterprise Service Agreement to Enhance Military Readiness and Drive Operational Efficiency  army.mil US Army pools contracts into up to $10 billion Palantir deal  Reuters Army plans big shakeup in software buying practices, starting with …

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More Proof You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps a Day—a New Study Reveals the Actual Sweet Spot

More Proof You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps a Day—a New Study Reveals the Actual Sweet Spot

Key Takeaways Walking 7,000 steps daily is linked to significantly lower risks of death and heart disease—making it a realistic and effective alternative to the 10,000-step goal. Younger adults benefit most around 5,400 steps per day, while for older adults, more steps continue to bring more health benefits with no clear upper limit. Daily walking—especially over time—is shown to reduce …

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AI was supposed to kill consulting. Instead, Julie Sweet has positioned Accenture to cash in

AI was supposed to kill consulting. Instead, Julie Sweet has positioned Accenture to cash in

In the early hours of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, on Feb. 24, 2022, world leaders published statements denouncing Vladimir Putin’s aggression, and historic monuments around the world were lit up in blue and yellow, the colors of Ukraine’s flag. As the death toll began to climb, executives of companies with operations in Russia began debating whether it was ethical to …

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‘Fit and Healthy’ Dad of Four, 57, Gets Random Whiffs of ‘Strange, Sweet Caramel Smell.’ It’s a Fatal Sign

‘Fit and Healthy’ Dad of Four, 57, Gets Random Whiffs of ‘Strange, Sweet Caramel Smell.’ It’s a Fatal Sign

A “fit and healthy” man was given the devastating diagnosis that he had an inoperable brain tumor — and his only symptom was that he would randomly smell “sweet caramel.” Costa Fantis, 57, would randomly smell something sweet, his son, Antonio, said, according to Daily Mail. “His sense of smell changed and he kept getting this strange sweet caramel smell. We …

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Rethinking stevia: The sweet leaf that may fight cancer

Rethinking stevia: The sweet leaf that may fight cancer

Stevia may soon offer more than just sweetness. In the lab, researchers found that when fermented with a bacterium from banana leaves, this natural plant extract targets pancreatic cancer cells – while leaving healthy kidney cells unharmed. “Globally, the incidence and mortality rates of pancreatic cancer continue to rise, with a five-year survival rate of less than 10%,” said study …

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