Hospitals cannot refuse free medical treatment to rape, acid attack victims: Delhi High Court

Hospitals cannot refuse free medical treatment to rape, acid attack victims: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court said not providing such victims/survivors with required medical treatment is a criminal offence and all doctors, administration, officers, nurses, paramedical personnel etc., shall be informed of the same. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Taking a serious note of the fact that survivors of sexual violence and acid attacks face difficulties … Read more

Folic acid to be added to flour to help stop birth defects

Folic acid to be added to flour to help stop birth defects

Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects. Adding folic acid to flour could prevent around 200 cases of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, every year, and improve the health of pregnant women, says the government, which is giving manufacturers until the end … Read more

Patient hails ‘life-changing’ implant for severe acid reflux

Patient hails ‘life-changing’ implant for severe acid reflux

13 hours ago By Alastair Fee, Health Correspondent, BBC South BBC Danielle Harding said the implant had been life changing A woman who suffered the debilitating effects of severe acid reflux has described a new implant as “amazing” and “life changing”. Danielle Harding, 30, could not eat without enduring severe coughing and pain because of gastro-oesophageal reflux … Read more

After Delhi Commission for Women summons, MCD prohibits use of acid in public toilets

After Delhi Commission for Women summons, MCD prohibits use of acid in public toilets

File image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Days after the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) issued notice to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner over the usage of acid for cleaning purposes at a civic body-run toilet, the corporation issued an order prohibiting the use of acid. Earlier on … Read more

LSD Is Making a Comeback Among Young Americans

LSD Is Making a Comeback Among Young Americans

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you think hallucinogens like LSD are a thing of the past, think again. New research estimates that the use of mind-altering LSD rose from less than 1% in 2002 to 4% in 2019 among people aged 18 to 25. And, overall, 5.5 … Read more

Foods That Fight Hearbturn

Foods That Fight Hearbturn

You’ve heard about the foods that can make your heartburn worse, from coffee to chocolate to tomatoes. But what about foods that could make your heartburn better? Check out some key eats you should add to your diet. Eat More Low-Acid Foods When acid and other liquids in your stomach back up into your esophagus, … Read more

Three Dalit sisters, all minors, attacked with acid in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda

Three Dalit sisters, all minors, attacked with acid in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda

Three sisters were attacked with acid in their sleep in Uttar Pradesh Gonda. The sisters, all minors, belong to the Dalit community. Three sisters, belonging to Dalit community, have been attacked with acid in UP’s Gonda (Illustration used for representation/India Today) Three sisters were attacked with acid in their sleep in Uttar Pradesh’s Gonda city … Read more