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Medical News Cytotoxins Contribute to Virulence of Deadly Epidemic Bacterial Infections Beginning in the mid-1980s, an epidemic of severe invasive infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes), also known as group A streptococcus (GAS), occurred in the United States, Europe, and elsewhere. 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Govt to open commercial coal mining in FY18

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The govt will allocate 25 mines next year in coal sector. Photo: Bloomberg

New Delhi: The government will open up commercial mining of coal next fiscal and four dry fuel mines will go under the hammer in the first phase.

“Next year (2017-18) in coal sector, we will allocate 25 mines. Of these, 2 will be alloted and 23 will be auctioned, some for the coking coal and some for sectors other than power, like cement and four for commercial mining,” coal secretary Susheel Kumar told reporter.

“We are preparing that plan of action but we will initiate that process and conclude it in the next financial year,” he said. Commercial mines are alloted without specifying the end use and allow private miners to sell the fuel to buyers across sectors such as power, cement and steel.

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“I don’t think we need cabinet approval (for auctioning commercial coal mines). We need our minister’s approval. We have prepared a discussion paper on commercial mining which will be put in public domain soon,” Kumar said.

A group of secretaries suggested recently that government create competition for state-run Coal India Ltd (CIL) by opening up commercial coal mining. As per the Coal Mines Special Provision Act of 2015, government can open up commercial coal mining for private players.

On non-coal mines’ auction, mines secretary Balvinder Kumar said: “We hope that nearly 250 mining areas will be put to auction in coming year (2017-18) by the major mineral producing states.” Among these, he said there are iron ore mining areas in Karnataka which were cancelled by the Supreme Court in category C mines. Besides mining areas in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand would also be auctioned.

Seven mining area are being put to auction in Karnataka. He said, “We have done auction of 21 mines and this year we have very ambitious project (auction plans) because we have nearly 200 mining areas, which have been cancelled/lapsed.”

On why these mines were cancelled, he said: “Two year period was given for executing the mining project but that period lapsed on 11 January. Thus we will get 200 mining areas for auction this year 2017-18. Besides we have around 50 more mining areas (to be auctioned). There was an inadequate response to the auction of these mines (50).”

Want to Prevent Stroke, Diabetes, Cancer? Get Moving… Now!

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Worldwide, 81 per cent of school-aged children are not active enough. Photo: WHO

ROME, Feb 2 2017 (IPS) - Tired, lazy, bored, laying down long hours watching TV or seated checking your email? Wrong. And dangerous: not enough exercise contributes to cancer, diabetes, depression and other non-communicable diseases.

The warning is bold and comes from the United Nations top health organisation, which is urging people to get up and get active.

And the risks of inactivity are expanding alarmingly: according to a new document by the World Health Organization (WHO), less and less people are active in many countries – with nearly a quarter of all adults and more than 80 per cent of adolescents being too sedentary.

WHO’s Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs [Non-Communicable Diseases] 2013-2020 recommends that inactive people start with “small amounts of physical activity” and then gradually increase duration, frequency and intensity over time.

“Physical activity can be any activity –not just sport– that uses energy… from playing and doing household chores to gardening and dancing… Any activity, be it for work, to walk or cycle to and from places, or as part of leisure time, has a health benefit,” according to the Geneva-based UN agency.

Not really sure? See these 10 facts that the United Nations top health agency has prepared:

Fact 1: Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Disease

Physical activity reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke, diabetes, hypertension, various types of cancer including colon cancer and breast cancer, as well as depression.

Physical activity is also fundamental to energy balance and weight control. Globally, about 23 per cent of adults and 81 per cent of school-going adolescents are not active enough. Generally, women and girls are less active than men and boys, and older adults are less active than younger adults.

Photo: WHO/A Loke

Fact 2: It Helps to Maintain a Healthy Body

People who are physically active:

* improve their muscular and cardio-respiratory fitness;
* improve their bone and functional health;
* have lower rates of coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, cancer (including colon and breast cancer), and depression;
* have a lower risk of falling and of hip or vertebral fractures; and
* are more likely to maintain their weight.

Fact 3: It Is Not the Same as Sport

Physical activity is any bodily movement produced by the skeletal muscles that uses energy. This includes sports, exercise, and other activities such as playing, walking, household chores, gardening, and dancing.

Any activity, be it for work, to walk or cycle to and from places, or as part of leisure time, has a health benefit.

Fact 4: Moderate, Vigorous Physical Activity Bring Benefits

Intensity refers to the rate at which the activity is being performed. It can be thought of as how hard a person works to do an activity. The intensity of different forms of physical activity varies between people.

Depending on an individual’s relative level of fitness, examples of moderate physical activity could include: brisk walking, dancing, or household chores.

Examples of vigorous physical activity could be: running, fast cycling, fast swimming, or moving heavy loads.

Fact 5: 60 Minutes a Day for People 5–17 Years Old

People aged 5–17 should have at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily. More than 60 minutes of physical activity a day brings additional health benefits.

Photo: WHO/S Volkov

Fact 6: 150 Minutes a Week for People 18–64 Years Old

Adults aged 18–64 should do at least 150 minutes of moderately intense physical activity each week, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity throughout the week, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous activity.

In order to be beneficial for cardio-respiratory health, all activity should be performed in bouts of at least 10 minutes duration.

Fact 7: Adults Aged 65 and Above

The main recommendations for adults and older adults are the same. In addition, older adults with poor mobility should do physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls 3 or more days per week.
When older adults cannot do the recommended amount of physical activity due to health conditions, they should be as physically active as their abilities and conditions allow.

Fact 8: All Healthy Adults Need to Be Physically Active

Unless specific medical conditions indicate the contrary, WHO’s recommendations apply to all people – irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, or income level.

These recommendations also apply to individuals with chronic non-communicable conditions, not related to mobility, such as hypertension or diabetes. Adults with disabilities should also follow WHO’s recommendations.

Fact 9: Some Physical Activity Is Better than None

Inactive people should start with small amounts of physical activity and gradually increase duration, frequency, and intensity over time. Inactive adults, older adults, and those with disease limitations will have added health benefits when they become more active.

Pregnant women, postpartum women, and persons with cardiac conditions may need to take extra precautions and seek medical advice before striving to achieve the recommended levels of physical activity.

Fact 10: Supportive Environments, Communities Help People Be Physically Active

Urban and environmental policies have huge potential to increase levels of physical activity. These policies should ensure that:

* walking, cycling and other forms of active transportation are accessible and safe for all;
* labour and workplace policies encourage physical activity;
* schools have safe spaces and facilities for students to spend their free time actively; and
* sports and recreation facilities provide opportunities for everyone to be physically active.

Still there? Get up! Move… now!

ENERGY NEWS

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Early rally in oil fizzles on Libyan rebound

Geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf offered support to crude oil prices early Thursday, though renewed work in Libya could undermine the rally.

Russia could move quicker on oil production declines

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Russia could move quicker than expected on trimming oil production under the terms of an OPEC-led agreement, the country's energy minister said Thursday.

Royal Dutch Shell is changing, CEO says

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Royal Dutch Shell continues to focus on an aggressive divestment strategy after cutting $15 billion from its books last year, its CEO said Thursday.

NRDC: States should lead low-carbon economy

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- It may be up to the governments of U.S. states to take the lead in the effort to advance a low-carbon economy, the Natural Resources Defense Council said.

More corruption concerns emerge for U.S. energy sector

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Weatherford says its strategy is paying off

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Oil price ceiling may be approaching

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A ceiling may be fast approaching for crude oil prices as U.S. supply pressures re-emerge in response to rising production, analysis find.

Market factors give boost to oil prices

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James Mattis prioritizes North Korea threat during first official visit

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis arrived in South Korea on Thursday.

Japan's Shinzo Abe to raise Senkaku Islands issue during U.S. visit

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Los Zetas cartel member 'Comandante Cano' arrested in Mexico

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Former Brazilian first lady Marisa Leticia Rocco dead at 66

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Marisa Leticia Rocco, the wife of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has died at the age of 66 in Sao Paulo following a stroke.

North Korea warns South of 'catastrophic' consequences of U.S. drills

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- North Korea warned South Korea of a "catastrophic outcome" if Seoul goes ahead with plans to conduct joint military exercises with the United States.

Russia protests Ukrainian plane 'provocation' near oil rigs

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Ukraine's president to call for referendum on joining NATO

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said he will seek a national referendum on the question of whether to seek to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

17 police injured clearing last of Amona settlers

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Russian spies accused of sharing state secrets with U.S.

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British parliament votes to allow start of Brexit negotiations

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