The spring anime season began in April with new seasons of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 and Konosuba season 3, and it appears that May will not be far behind with series such as Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia.

The spring anime season began in April with new seasons of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 and Konosuba season 3, and it appears that May will not be far behind with series such as Demon Slayer and My Hero Academia. Here are all the upcoming anime releases for May 2024: My Hero Academia Season 7 Release date: 7 May The seventh season of My Hero Academia covers the Star and Stripe (chapters 329–334), U.A. Traitor (chapters 335–342), and the initial parts of the manga series' Final War arc. This new season will consist of 25 episodes, and Crunchyroll will simulcast the series. Blood of Zeus Season 2 Release date: 9 May Blood of Zeus will return in May with season 2, following the story of Zeus' demigod son Heron. In October 2020, Netflix added the first season to their anime library, in which Heron saves Olympus and Earth from a demonic army. Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture Release date: 10 May The hit anime series Code Geass returns with another movie, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture, which will be released in four parts: the first in May, the second in June, and the third and fourth in July and August, respectively. Trapezium Release date: 10 May This anime's premise is based on the same-named manga series authored by Kazumi Takayama, a former idol from the Nogizaka46 girl group. Demon Slayer Season 4 Release date: 12 May Demon Slayer season 4 will feature the highly awaited Hashira Training arc, which spans chapters 128 to 136 of the original manga series. It will air on Crunchyroll. Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf Release date: 23 May Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf is based on Baku Yumemakura's serial novel, Garouden. This series will take you into the realm of underground fighting, where the main character must battle both his inner demons and his opponents. My Oni Girl Release date: 24 May My Oni Girl will premiere on Netflix in May. Hiiragi, a first-year high school student, meets Tsumugi, an oni (Japanese mythological creature) girl who has arrived in the human world in quest of her mother. Disclaimer: The release dates are accurate as per information available at the time of writing, and subject to change at the discretion of producers.

From Demon Slayer to Blood of Zeus: Complete list of anime releasing in May 2024

Researchers from Rockefeller University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a discovery regarding the effects of addictive drugs like cocaine and morphine on our brains. They analysed the brain's reward pathway, and tried to answer why these substances can takeover our natural desires for essential needs such as food and water.

Lead researcher Jeffrey Friedman said, "We've known for decades that natural rewards, like food, and drugs can activate the same brain region. But what we've just learned is that they impact neural activity in strikingly different ways."&nbsp;

"One of the big takeaways here is that addictive drugs have pathologic effects on these neural pathways, that's distinct from, say, the physiologic response to eating a meal when you are hungry or drinking a glass of water when you are thirsty," he added.

<h2>How did they perform this study?</h2>

Using mouse models, the research team employed a comprehensive approach to study the impact of cocaine and morphine on the brain's reward circuits. By mapping brain activity, imaging neurons, and analysing genetic activity, they tried to understand how these drugs influence neural pathways.

The study reveals the crucial role of the nucleus accumbens (NAc) in both typical brain functions and drug rewards. Neurons projecting to the NAc from the orbitofrontal cortex are implicated in reducing natural reward responses when activated by drug use.

"The NAc is a key node where the underlying dopaminoceptive neurons direct and refine animals' behaviours towards their goals," neuroscientist Bowen Tan told Science Alert. "What we hadn't been able to understand is how repeated exposure to drugs corrupts these neurons, resulting in escalated drug-seeking behaviors and a shift away from healthy goals," he added.

<h2>How do cocaine and morphine affect our brain differently?</h2>

While cocaine and morphine activate specific subsets of neurons in the NAc, their effects differ. Cocaine, a potent stimulant, and morphine, an opioid, elicit unique responses in the brain, ultimately altering behaviour and preference for these drugs over basic needs.

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"By tracking these cells, we show that not only are similar cells activated across reward classes, but also that cocaine and morphine elicit initially stronger responses than food or water, and this actually magnifies with increasing exposure," neuroscientist Caleb Browne said. "After withdrawal from the drugs, these same cells exhibit disorganized responses to natural rewards in a manner that may resemble some of the negative affective states seen in withdrawal in substance use disorder," he added.

Repeated exposure to cocaine and morphine leads to a shift in behaviour, with mice exhibiting increased interest in drugs and decreased interest in food and water. This change is accompanied by alterations in neuron communication, affecting how the brain processes rewards from natural stimuli.

The study identifies a protein encoded by the Rheb gene that interferes with typical neuron communication, contributing to addiction-related behaviors. Understanding these pathways opens avenues for developing targeted therapies to combat addiction.

Researchers from Rockefeller University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a discovery regarding the effects of addictive drugs like cocaine and morphine on our brains.

Researchers from Rockefeller University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a discovery regarding the effects of addictive drugs like cocaine and morphine on our brains. They analysed the brain's reward pathway, and tried to answer why these substances can takeover our natural desires for essential needs such as food and water. Lead researcher Jeffrey Friedman said, "We've known for decades that natural rewards, like food, and drugs can activate the same brain region. But what we've just learned is that they impact neural activity in strikingly different ways." "One of the big takeaways here is that addictive drugs have pathologic effects on these neural pathways, that's distinct from, say, the physiologic response to eating a meal when you are hungry or drinking a glass of water when you are thirsty," he added. How did they perform this study? Using mouse models, the research team employed a comprehensive approach to study the impact of cocaine and morphine on the brain's reward circuits. By mapping brain activity, imaging neurons, and analysing genetic activity, they tried to understand how these drugs influence neural pathways. The study reveals the crucial role of the nucleus accumbens (NAc) in both typical brain functions and drug rewards. Neurons projecting to the NAc from the orbitofrontal cortex are implicated in reducing natural reward responses when activated by drug use. "The NAc is a key node where the underlying dopaminoceptive neurons direct and refine animals' behaviours towards their goals," neuroscientist Bowen Tan told Science Alert. "What we hadn't been able to understand is how repeated exposure to drugs corrupts these neurons, resulting in escalated drug-seeking behaviors and a shift away from healthy goals," he added. How do cocaine and morphine affect our brain differently? While cocaine and morphine activate specific subsets of neurons in the NAc, their effects differ. Cocaine, a potent stimulant, and morphine, an opioid, elicit unique responses in the brain, ultimately altering behaviour and preference for these drugs over basic needs. Also read: What is 'Vampire Facial', cosmetic procedure linked with HIV cases in the US? "By tracking these cells, we show that not only are similar cells activated across reward classes, but also that cocaine and morphine elicit initially stronger responses than food or water, and this actually magnifies with increasing exposure," neuroscientist Caleb Browne said. "After withdrawal from the drugs, these same cells exhibit disorganized responses to natural rewards in a manner that may resemble some of the negative affective states seen in withdrawal in substance use disorder," he added. Repeated exposure to cocaine and morphine leads to a shift in behaviour, with mice exhibiting increased interest in drugs and decreased interest in food and water. This change is accompanied by alterations in neuron communication, affecting how the brain processes rewards from natural stimuli. The study identifies a protein encoded by the Rheb gene that interferes with typical neuron communication, contributing to addiction-related behaviors. Understanding these pathways opens avenues for developing targeted therapies to combat addiction.

Cocaine and morphine trump food and water in brain’s reward hierarchy: Study

Asaduddin Owaisi, head of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) referred to the late mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari as "a martyr." Last month, Ansari passed away in Uttar Pradesh's Banda prison after cardiac arrest.

Owaisi was addressing a rally in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, when he said that Ansari was poisoned when the BJP government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was expected to protect&nbsp;the politician.

"Mukhtar Ansari was in judicial custody, and he was killed by giving poison. He is a martyr; don’t call him dead. It was the responsibility of the BJP govt to protect him,” Owaisi said as quoted by Times of India.

The AIMIM leader also brought up the assassination of another former gangster-turned-politician, Atiq Ahmad, and his brother Ashraf. Last year in April, they were gunned down by three individuals disguised as journalists while being taken for a medical examination in Prayagraj.

"It was the responsibility of the BJP government to save these people, but it failed. Nature gets angry with the one who commits atrocities,” he said.

"I want to tell PM Modi and Akhilesh Yadav that PDM will not be limited to the limits of Parliament only. This will be the beginning of PDM in the coming Parliament and also in the legislative assembly elections," he added.

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Owaisi took aims&nbsp;at both the BJP and Akhilesh Yadav's SP, emphasising that Varanasi's identity isn't solely tied to PM Modi, but also to luminaries like Ustad Bismillah Khan, Tulsidas, and the syncretic Ganga-Jamuni culture.

Contrary to Owaisi's assertion, Ansari's postmortem report said that the cause of death was "myocardial infarction" or heart attack. No poison was found in Ansari's viscera. &nbsp;However, Ansari's family maintained that he was slowly poisoned in jail.

"We have got the Forensic Science Lab report that has confirmed that no traces of poison were found in the viscera. This has been given to the probe panel led by Banda Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate," a senior officer had told PTI. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Asaduddin Owaisi, head of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) referred to the late mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari as "a martyr." Last month, Ansari passed away in Uttar Pradesh's Banda prison after cardiac arrest.

Asaduddin Owaisi, head of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) referred to the late mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari as "a martyr." Last month, Ansari passed away in Uttar Pradesh's Banda prison after cardiac arrest. Owaisi was addressing a rally in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, when he said that Ansari was poisoned when the BJP government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was expected to protect the politician. "Mukhtar Ansari was in judicial custody, and he was killed by giving poison. He is a martyr; don’t call him dead. It was the responsibility of the BJP govt to protect him,” Owaisi said as quoted by Times of India. The AIMIM leader also brought up the assassination of another former gangster-turned-politician, Atiq Ahmad, and his brother Ashraf. Last year in April, they were gunned down by three individuals disguised as journalists while being taken for a medical examination in Prayagraj. "It was the responsibility of the BJP government to save these people, but it failed. Nature gets angry with the one who commits atrocities,” he said. "I want to tell PM Modi and Akhilesh Yadav that PDM will not be limited to the limits of Parliament only. This will be the beginning of PDM in the coming Parliament and also in the legislative assembly elections," he added. Also read: Congress to decide whether to field Rahul, Priyanka from Amethi, Raebareli on Saturday Owaisi took aims at both the BJP and Akhilesh Yadav's SP, emphasising that Varanasi's identity isn't solely tied to PM Modi, but also to luminaries like Ustad Bismillah Khan, Tulsidas, and the syncretic Ganga-Jamuni culture. Contrary to Owaisi's assertion, Ansari's postmortem report said that the cause of death was "myocardial infarction" or heart attack. No poison was found in Ansari's viscera. However, Ansari's family maintained that he was slowly poisoned in jail. "We have got the Forensic Science Lab report that has confirmed that no traces of poison were found in the viscera. This has been given to the probe panel led by Banda Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate," a senior officer had told PTI. (With inputs from agencies)

Asaduddin Owaisi claims Mukhtar Ansari was poisoned by BJP, calls him ‘martyr’

Best To Worst Seasons In Demon Slayer Anime


Among the biggest anime series right now is Demon Slayer. So far, 3 seasons are out and the 4 one will be released on May 12. Let's take a look at the best and worst Demon Slayer seasons so far.

Demon Slayer Season 2 Part 2: Entertainment District Arc

Entertainment District Arc is the show's strongest season yet, with Tanjiro and the others investigating demon activity in Tokyo's entertainment district. Sound Hashira Uzui's battle with Gyutaro and Tanjiro, as well as Nezuko's fight, were the season's highlights.

Demon Slayer Season 2 Part 1: Mugen Train Arc

Demon Slayer Season 2 Mugen Train Arc has one of the greatest fighting sequences in modern anime history. From the passionate battle between Akaza and Flame Hashira to Tanjiro's relentless effort, there's nothing not to love.

In the romantic song Mere Sapnon ki Rani from the movie Aradhana, Kishore Kumar's vocals elevate the charm as Rajesh Khanna, the male protagonist filmed atop an open jeep chasing his heroine, Sharmila Tagore.

Demon Slayer Season 3: Swordsmith Village Arc

Demon Slayer's third season is the series' shortest to date. Though, Demon Slayer Season 3 is a decent, well produced season, it falls short of the high standards set by previous seasons.

Disclaimer: The release dates are accurate as per information available at the time of writing, and subject to change at the discretion of producers.


5 Naruto Quotes Everyone Should Read Once

The anime series Naruto offers more than just a captivating storyline. Naruto also serve as constant motivation for his fans. Here are the 5 most iconic quotes from Naruto:

“When people are protecting something truly special to them, they truly can become...as strong as they can be.”

“I won't run away anymore... I won't go back on my word... that is my ninja way!”

“People who continue to put their lives on the line to defend their faith become heroes and continue to exist on in legend.” 

"While you're alive, you need a reason for your existence. Being unable to find one is the same as being dead."


"In the world, no one is perfect. Even if you keep pursuing perfection, you'll never reach it. But along the way, you'll become something great."

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine on Friday (Apr 26). Austin said that this is the largest aid package to date, which will allow the US to buy weapons for the Ukrainian military, including Patriot missiles.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine on Friday (Apr 26). Austin said that this is the largest aid package to date, which will allow the US to buy weapons for the Ukrainian military, including Patriot missiles. How will the aid package strengthen Ukraine's military? “This is the largest security assistance package that we’ve committed to date. It will include critical interceptors for Ukraine’s patriot and NASAMS air defense systems, more counter drone systems and support equipment, significant amounts of artillery ammunition, and air to ground munitions and maintenance and sustainment support,” the US Defense Secretary said during a press conference. The announcement came after a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group that was held on Friday morning. Also read: US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine Earlier on Wednesday (Apr 24), the Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine, and President Biden signed a national security supplemental into law. The aid package announced on Wednesday included weapons that can be immediately used on the battlefield such as stinger air defense munitions, additional ammunition for high-mobility artillery rocket systems, 155-millimeter artillery ammunition, TOW and Javelin anti-tank munitions, etc. How will the delivery of military equipment be coordinated? The military equipment under the $6 billion package might take some time to arrive as it falls under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), in which instead of giving straight from inventory, equipment is purchased. Austin assured that the Pentagon is “going to move as fast as we can to get them the capability as fast as industry can produce.” Charles Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who was present with Austin, said, “They’ve had to ration conserve munitions over time. And so with this package and the follow-on factors because of the supplemental, gives them a bit more flexibility to be able to operate and use that capability effectively against the Russian threat.”

US announces 'largest to date' $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine

New research by researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany has revealed that brain activity in baby girls is more complex than that in baby boys. How did the researchers derive this conclusion?

New research by researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany has revealed that brain activity in baby girls is more complex than that in baby boys. How did the researchers derive this conclusion? They came to this conclusion by measuring the magnetic fields produced by the brain's electrical currents in fetuses and babies to sound stimuli using an imaging technique called magnetoencephalography (MEG). Data from 20 newborns, ages 13 to 59 days, and 43 third-trimester fetuses, was analysed by the scientists. The sound stimuli included various arrangements of beeps. The sound was played to the fetuses using a "sound balloon" tucked between the pregnant woman's belly and the MEG sensors. Also read | Study: Lesbian and bisexual women at higher mortality risk due to 'toxic' social stigma The data analysis revealed that when the neurological system grows in fetuses and newborns, the complexity of signals in the brain appears to diminish, with boys developing this system substantially quicker than girls. The researchers then measured their magnetic brain activity in response to sound stimulation. They used algorithms to generate a variety of metrics that represent the complexity of the MEG signal. High brain complexity vs. low brain complexity Researchers found that people with greater degrees of brain complexity have superior performance and faster reaction time in essential executive tasks such as planning and decision-making. Low levels, on the other hand, are associated with states in which information processing ability is impaired, such as general anesthesia and non-rapid eye movement sleep. Surprising results, but why? The researchers expected the complexity of brain signals to increase as fetuses grew and babies aged. However, they found it decreased faster in males than females. The reason is uncertain, but it may be because the brain simplifies its processes during development by removing unnecessary cells and connections. Also read | 'Vampire facials' lead to women catching HIV; CDC reports cases of transmission via cosmetic procedures "As the brain matures, it moves toward ordered patterns of neural connections, which tell it how to respond to stimuli, such as the beeps in our experiment. A more developed brain has fewer ways of responding to that stimulus, and thus lower complexity. If we were to look at spontaneous activity, we might see something different," the lead author of the study, Joel Frohlich said. The researchers think that the differences between boys and girls might be because their nervous systems develop differently. However, they didn't continue studying the babies afterward, so it's not known if these differences persist.

New study finds baby girls' brain activity more complex than boys'

Damaged sea cables caused widespread internet outages in Pakistan on Friday (Apr 27), according to ARY News. The fibre optic cable that connects Singapore to Pakistan and Europe was discovered broken at multiple spots.

Damaged sea cables caused widespread internet outages in Pakistan on Friday (Apr 27), according to ARY News. The fibre optic cable that connects Singapore to Pakistan and Europe was discovered broken at multiple spots. The fiber optic cable connecting Singapore to Pakistan and Europe was destroyed near Indonesia at various locations, impacting internet service in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. According to people familiar with the issue, five breaks in the fibre optic underwater cable severely affected internet services, particularly those routed from the east. The restoration operation is expected to take roughly one month to fully patch the fibre optic cable to its original condition. However, both PTCL and Transworld are having eastbound traffic issues. With fewer than 10% of internet traffic coming from the east, Pakistani consumers have experienced difficulty accessing the internet, particularly in the evenings. Also read: Hopeless Pakistani man offers his children for sale To lessen the impact, PTCL has diverted internet traffic from the eastern direction to alternate routes. Nevertheless, until the fiber optic line is completely fixed, customers may still have difficulties. What is fiber optic cable? A fiber optic cable is a network cable made up of strands of glass fibers enclosed in an insulated casing. They're intended for long-distance, high-performance data networking and communications. Also read: Cross-border heart transplant: Indian donor saves Pakistani teenager's life Fiber optic lines have more bandwidth than conventional cables and can carry data over greater distances. Fiber optic cables power much of the world's internet, cable television, and telephone services.

Damaged sea cables trigger major internet disruption in Pakistan

Israel reportedly warned Egypt that this was the "last chance" for a hostage deal with Hamas before it attacked Rafah, Axios reported. On Friday (Apr 27), talks between Israeli officials and the Egyptian delegation to discuss Israel's upcoming offensive in Rafah and efforts to reach a hostage deal with Hamas came to an end.

Israel reportedly warned Egypt that this was the "last chance" for a hostage deal with Hamas before it attacked Rafah, Axios reported. On Friday (Apr 27), talks between Israeli officials and the Egyptian delegation to discuss Israel's upcoming offensive in Rafah and efforts to reach a hostage deal with Hamas came to an end. According to Channel 12 news, Israel said that it would not let Hamas delay the IDF strike on Rafah by dragging the hostage deal negotiation. “This is the last chance before we go into Rafah,” the official said. How does Egypt fit in the picture? Egypt and Qatar are prime negotiators aiming to broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Egypt is concerned that if Israel finally invades Rafah, a threat it has repeatedly made, tens of thousands of Palestinians would enter Egypt, perhaps resulting in a border breach that jeopardises Egyptian security. The southern Gaza city of Rafah is where over one million displaced Palestinians are reported to be living after Israel attacked Gaza. Earlier this week, Gen. Herzi Halevi, Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), and Ronen Bar, Director of the Shin Bet security agency, visited Cairo. According to media sources, during their visit, Egypt provided new proposals for negotiating a hostage settlement between Israel and Hamas. On Friday, an Egyptian delegation visited Israel to conclude the hostage deal talks. Also read: It could take over 14 years to clear debris in war-ravaged Gaza A senior Israeli official told Hebrew media that negotiations were "very good, focused, held in good spirits, and progressed in all parameters." The official stated that Egyptians understood that time is of importance in the Rafah operation and wanted to put pressure on Hamas to reach an agreement for the release of hostages. “This is part of what the negotiations are going to focus on now. The number of days of the ceasefire will be linked to the number of hostages who will be released. If Hamas does want a humanitarian deal, Israel will not be the obstacle.” an Israeli official told Axios on Friday.

Israel gives Egypt 'last chance' for hostage deal before Rafah attack

West African country Burkina Faso suspended radio networks, BBC and Voice of America (VOA) for their coverage of a report that accused the Burkinabe army of executing civilians.

West African country Burkina Faso suspended radio networks, BBC and Voice of America (VOA) for their coverage of a report that accused the Burkinabe army of executing civilians. The report was published by the international organisation Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday (Apr 25). According to the report, military forces of Burkina Faso “summarily executed” 223 people in two villages in February. There were at least 56 children among the executed civilians. Superior Council for Communication of the country said that “the programmes of these two international radio networks broadcasting from Ouagadougou have been suspended for a period of two weeks.” Why did Burkina Faso suspend BBC and VOA? They cited BBC Africa and the VOA airing as well as publishing the report "accusing the Burkina army of abuses against the civilian population" on their digital platforms as the reason behind the suspension. They said that BBC and VOA broadcasts had “disinformation likely to discredit the Burkinabe army." “The [Superior Council of Communications] found the content of the article to be full of peremptory and tendentious statements against the Burkinabe army, without any tangible evidence, especially as the same article calls for an independent inquiry,” Burkina Faso’s media regulator said. Also read: '170 people executed' in attacks on Burkina villages: Prosecutor According to HRW, these "mass killings, among the worst army abuse in Burkina Faso since 2015, appear to be part of a widespread military campaign against civilians". Soldiers killed at least 44 people, including 20 children, in Nondin village, and 179 people, including 36 children, in nearby Soro village, according to its report. As per the Superior Council of Communications, HRW's report contains "peremptory and tendentious" claims against the army that are likely to cause public disorder. Not the first time This is not the first time the country has censored media. In 2023, Burkina Faso's government suspended France 24 broadcasts for airing a 19-second clip featuring Abou Obeida Youssef al-Annabi, the self-proclaimed leader of the Islamist armed group Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). The country, now under military rule, is led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in a coup in September 2022, following another coup that toppled President Roch Marc Kabore eight months prior.

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for army mass killings coverage

Hamas says&nbsp;it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine on Friday (Apr 26). In other news, former US president Donald Trump’s attorneys on Friday (Apr 26) tried discrediting a former tabloid publisher over his claims that his news outlet tried to suppress facts that could have a negative effect on Trump’s presidential campaign of 2016.

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Hamas says it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward.

Hamas says it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine on Friday (Apr 26). In other news, former US president Donald Trump’s attorneys on Friday (Apr 26) tried discrediting a former tabloid publisher over his claims that his news outlet tried to suppress facts that could have a negative effect on Trump’s presidential campaign of 2016. Click on the headlines to read more: Hamas says it received Israel's response in truce talks Hamas announced that it received Israel's official response to its latest ceasefire proposal on Saturday (Apr 27). According to a statement by the group's deputy Gaza chief, Hamas will review the response and make its own reply afterward. US announces 'largest to date' $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine on Friday (Apr 26). Austin said that this is the largest aid package to date, which will allow the US to buy weapons for the Ukrainian military, including Patriot missiles. Hush money trial: Trump’s defence grills publisher Pecker over ‘discrepancies’ in testimony Former US president Donald Trump’s attorneys on Friday (Apr 26) tried discrediting a former tabloid publisher over his claims that his news outlet tried to suppress facts that could have a negative effect on Trump’s presidential campaign of 2016. Yemen's Houthis claim missile strike on Andromeda star oil tanker in Red Sea Yemen's Houthis said on Saturday (Apr 27) their missiles hit the Andromeda Star oil tanker in the Red Sea, as they continue attacking commercial ships in the area in a show of support for Palestinians fighting Israel in the Gaza war. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: Israel masses dozens of tanks near Rafah border ×

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Air pollution might increase the risk and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), said a new study published in the journal of the International Neurotoxicology Association.

Air pollution might increase the risk and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), said a new study published in the journal of the International Neurotoxicology Association. What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep condition that impairs a person's breathing during the sleep. It occurs when a person's throat muscles relax and obstruct their airway, causing them to frequently cease breathing while they sleep. People with OSA have disturbed sleep and pauses in breathing while sleeping, all of which create low blood oxygen levels. These persons are sleepy during the day and have an increased risk of heart disease, hypertension, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. "These pathophysiological changes are known to contribute to the development and exacerbation of respiratory disorders. In the context of OSA, air pollution may aggravate upper airway inflammation and dysfunction, thereby increasing the propensity for airway collapse during sleep," the study said. According to the research, chronic exposure to high levels of air pollution can promote systemic inflammation or inflammation throughout the body, as well as oxidative stress, potentially leading to or aggravating upper airway dysfunction when sleeping. They discovered that air pollutants, particularly NO2 (nitrogen dioxide), may have a role in increasing OSA risk and severity, but "the evidence isn't definitive." "The findings suggest air pollutants, especially NO2 (nitrogen dioxide), might play a role in worsening OSA risk and severity, but the evidence isn't definitive. This highlights the variability of different pollutants' effects and the necessity for more research," the study read. Also read: Study finds every new memory you make harms brain cells The researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 12 studies to gather and evaluate data on the association between air pollution and the risk and severity of OSA. "It is important to note that effects of air pollutants may vary based on the type of pollutant, duration of exposure, and individual susceptibility factors, including age, gender, and underlying health conditions," the study noted. According to the study's findings, figuring out the connection between certain pollutants and the likelihood and severity of OSA is critical for "shaping public health policies and clinical approaches to address OSA amidst high air pollution." (With inputs from agencies)

Study suggests air pollution could worsen sleep apnea risk and severity

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