On April 15, 2020, the United States Internal Revenue Service unveiled the "Get My Payment" online tool that will allow taxpayers to receive economic impact payments under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has presented a final proposal for a European Union financial transactions tax to the 10 member states participating in the initiative.

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has said he is confident that an agreement can be reached on a European Union financial transactions tax.

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has said that Austria does not agree with new German proposals for a European financial transactions tax.

On February 19, 2020, German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz issued a statement to say that he remains "committed" to the introduction of a financial transactions tax at European Union level along the same lines as that proposed by the German Government last month, despite opposition from within the EU, notably from Austria.

Scientists from the University of Southampton studied the association between BMI and prolonged sickness absence, cutting down at work and health-related

Propionic acid can serve as a potent immunomodulatory supplement to multiple sclerosis (MS) drugs, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iCell/i.

Nutrition and diet have a profound impact on microbial composition in the gut, according to a study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iNutrition Reviews/i.

Adding a wide range of immune-boosting foods to your daily diet and staying active all day can improve your immunity during this COVID-19 pandemic. With

Media use is a known contributor to childhood obesity, but reductions in screen use only partly eliminate media influence. Family-centered, media literacy-oriented

Popular methods for judging the doneness of chicken may not ensure safety from pathogens, revealed findings presented by Solveig Langsrud of the Norwegian

Stevia, a popular sweetener can make potential improvements in a common condition called fatty liver disease, reports a new study. The findings of the

Exposure to lead (in the air and topsoil) can affect fertility in both men and women, finds a recent study. The study was a first that comes after news

A study on teenage girls and young women in Kenya reveals that if the first sexual encounter is forced, such women are four times more likely to experience gender-based violence later in life.

In developing countries where access to healthcare can be limited, a new long-acting contraceptive designed to be self-administered by women may provide

While clear, plastic aligners have grown in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces, these appliances can become easily contaminated. A new

Dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth can help in the regeneration of dental tissues, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published

Gum disease bacterium was found to travel throughout the body, exuding toxins linked to Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia, reported new findings.

In a rare surgery, doctors have extracted an astounding 526 teeth from the mouth of a seven-year-old boy. The surgery was performed at Chennai's Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, doctors said.

Dentist's drill may not be the best way to deal with tooth decay in children's teeth, according to a new study. And, there is no proof that conventional

Preventing tooth decay now becomes easy using a bioactive peptide that coats the tooth surface, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published

The call to action highlighted in Nature this week cites recent scientific breakthroughs on groundwater’s vital role in supporting rivers globally.

Risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) increases several folds from short-term exposure to low concentrations of delicate particulate matter PM2.

More information on climate-friendly plant-based diets is needed among American consumers, revealed results from a national survey released today by the

How close is the world to “peak phosphorus” — that point in time when production of phosphorus will reach its maximum and it will get harder to access it?

According to Karen Villholth, a principal researcher focusing on groundwater for the International Water Management Institute, poorer rural communities in South Africa similarly struggle with groundwater issues — a problem exacerbated by the recent drought that has stricken the country.

The energy embedded in wastewater, meanwhile, could provide electricity to 158 million households – roughly the number of households in the USA and Mexico combined.

Across drought-hit southern Africa, COVID-19 has spurred governments to dispatch water tankers, drill boreholes and repair taps - solutions experts and residents of thirsty slums and villages say must last long after the pandemic has passed.

Individuals in the LGBT community face stressors that have dire consequences on their health. Researchers from Michigan State University are the first

Middle aged men and women are at lower risk of hospital admissions if they do moderate exercise, a new study suggests. Inactive participants in the

Stress can alter sperm and impact brain development of next-generation, reveals a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iNature Communications/i.

Restricting sleep for several nights in a row can affect your emotional reaction, reports a new study. In a recenti Journal of Sleep Research/i study,

What does male migration have to do with water scarcity in Central Asia?

1 lakh+ PPE kits and N95 masks are being manufactured everyday in the country said the Union Health Ministry. ventilators vide domestic manufacturers

In the fresh lockdown 3.0 guidelines, cycle rickshaws, autos, taxi, cabs, barber shops and intra-district plying of vehicles and buses are restricted in Red Zones.

In Tamil Nadu, the Koyambedu wholesale market coronavirus cluster continued its major contribution to increase the number of new coronavirus infections

An association between blood infections with certain anaerobic bacteria and increased risk of developing colorectal cancer has been revealed by new research

Vitiligo, an autoimmune disease, has both genetic and environmental contributary factors to its onset. It could occur among individuals with no family

The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice fed a high-fat diet, according

Across drought-hit southern Africa, COVID-19 has spurred governments to dispatch water tankers, drill boreholes and repair taps - solutions experts and residents of thirsty slums and villages say must last long after the pandemic has passed.

The union budget, for the year 2010-11, was presented yesterday by the finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee. As usual, i

On the 28 th of February India's finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, delivered the union budget in the parliament.

The Supreme Court's ruling on Wednesday pronouncing gay sex illegal in India has caused uproar among gay rights acti

Highlights : Telemedicine and Tele-health practice now possible in India Registered Medical Practitioner empowere

The U.S. government strictly regulates the therapeutic use of human cell and tissue products. However, a specific exception allows surgeons to harvest,

Indian MBBS students will have to write National Exit Test (NEXT) before being eligible to practice anywhere in the country, says Ministry official. The

The coastal region of Bangladesh is prone to natural disasters and these events are expected to worsen as a result of climate change.

Organizations need to tackle the different work factors that are important to the three key age groups of nurses if they want to retain qualified staff.

Michigan already faces a shortage of doctors much larger than the national average, and it will grow as millions of Americans qualify for insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

The time when the U.S. health system is facing both a worsening shortage of primary care physicians and an increasing demand for primary care services,