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People over 50 being woken up in middle of night due to urinary tract infection: UK Health Security Agency

Health experts have sounded the alarm for people over 50, as a particular infection that can wake you up in the middle of the night poses a greater risk to them. In an update, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) explained that older people are more likely to become hospitalised due to a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urinary system including the urethra, bladder or kidneys. While most lower UTIs cause “mild discomfort” and go away on their own or with antibiotics, some can progress to more serious infections. This can lead to including upper

Gold rises Rs 100 to Rs 98,770/10 g; silver trades flat

New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Gold prices rose Rs 100 to Rs 98,770 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday amid a firm trend in the international markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Thursday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 98,670 per 10 grams. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity increased by Rs 100 to Rs 98,300 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes) on Friday. It had settled at Rs 98,200 per 10 grams in the previous market session. Meanwhile, silver prices traded flat at Rs 1,10,500 per

Rupee gives up gains, settles 4 paise lower at 86.16 against US dollar

Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) The rupee gave up initial gains to settle 4 paise lower at 86.16 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, dragged by foreign fund outflows, rising global crude oil prices and a steep decline in domestic equity markets. However, a weak greenback against major currencies prevented a sharp depreciation in the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened higher against the US dollar at 85.99 and moved in the range of 85.97-86.23 before closing at 86.16 (provisional), down 4 paise from its previous close. The rupee declined 20 paise to

Sensex tanks 501 pts on selling in bank stocks, foreign fund outflows

Mumbai, Jul 18 (PTI) Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Friday, marking their second straight day of losses due to foreign fund outflows and selling in banking shares after a muted start to the quarterly earnings season. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 501.51 points or 0.61 per cent to settle at 81,757.73. During the day, it shed 651.11 points or 0.79 per cent to hit a low of 81,608.13. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 143.05 points or 0.57 per cent to close at 24,968.40. Analysts said investors turned cautious over banking stocks in response to Axis Bank’s latest

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