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A new technology developed by an Indian-origin scientist, which uses a laser device may be able to non-invasively monitor blood glucose levels and eliminate the need for daily finger pricking for diabetics.

Letter to the Editor

The Swaminarayan temples have celebrated Rathayatra on 19 July. Poojan and Maha Aarti begun at 11.00am at SKS Swaminarayan Temple Kenton, followed by a procession back to Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Dharma Bhakti Manor. Everyone got an opportunity to serve the Lord by pulling the Rath across the streets of Harrow. A divine celebration was held upon arrival at the Temple at 3.30pm, followed by Maha Prasad. 
Offerings of flowers, fruits & nuts can be made throughout the procession, whilst blissfully singing and dancing to the Maha Mantra.

Taking omega-3 fish oil supplements daily can improve cardiovascular health in older adults, scientists have found. The risk of cardiovascular disease increases with age because the arteries become stiffer. Arterial stiffness affects how blood travels through them and ultimately how strongly the heart needs to pump it. The most commonly used measures of arterial stiffness are pulse wave velocity (PWV) and augmentation index. When the heart ejects blood into the blood vessels, pressure increases, creating a bulge in the vessel. PWV is the speed at which the bulge ripples through the arteries.

Guests travelled thousands of miles and helped to raise thousands of pounds as Bollywood came to Oldham. More than 700 people flocked to the Queen Elizabeth Hall for the “Bollywood Dhamaka” event, which raised £50,000 and saw the Indian Association Oldham reach its target to build an extension at its base in Schofield Street.

A soap star returned to her roots to visit the "inspirational" families and staff at Rainbows hospice. Actress Rakhee Thakrar, best known for playing Shabnam Massood in EastEnders, took time out from her schedule to spend a day at the Loughborough hospice for children and young people.

Three women were sexually assaulted after being picked up by a ‘bogus’ taxi driver. All three victims were picked up in Manchester city centre in the early hours then driven away and attacked at isolated locations.

Advisers to the Department of Health will be publishing an eminent study recommending a reduction to the amount of sugar allowed in a healthy diet.

Last week Friday we exchanged on a small property in Kilburn NW2. The property is on the 8th floor of a purpose built block, consisting of two bedrooms and 800 sq. ft. It’s an ideal BTL. Being ex-council means it has low service charges and a long lease, with large well portioned rooms. The views from the property are stunning, you can see both the Shard and the Gherkin from the balcony.