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J&K Grapples with a Hidden Epidemic: 14 Lakh Individuals Impacted by Substance Abuse

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J&K Grapples with a Hidden Epidemic: 14 Lakh Individuals Impacted by Substance Abuse

In a deeply troubling revelation, Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with a severe drug addiction crisis and as per the recent government data approximately 14 lakh individuals are ensnared by substance abuse, posing a significant threat to public health and societal well-being. National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Hasnain Masoodi raised the concern during the Parliament session, inquiring whether there were nearly 10 lakh drug addicts in J&K. In response, the Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, cited the…

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Sleeping late could increase your risk of diabetes by nearly 20%

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Sleeping late could increase your risk of diabetes by nearly 20%

Being a night owl and having an evening chronotype increases the risk of diabetes by 19% compared to being an early riser, according to research. New research has suggested that being a “night owl” or having an “evening chronotype” – which means going to bed and waking up late increases the risk of diabetes by 19% compared with being an early riser. Scientists found that women who have this sleep pattern are also more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles. Tianyi Huang, an associate epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospitals’ Channing…

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