Consumer Reports has found that plastics retain a “widespread” presence in food despite the health risks, and called on regulators to reassess the safety of plastics that come into contact with food during production. The non-profit consumer group said on Thursday that 84 out of 85 supermarket foods and fast foods it recently tested contained … Read more
Rakhi Sawant, who never fails to grab the spotlight with her actions or comments, parted ways from her former husband Adil Khan this year. A lot happened after that. Out of the many allegations, Rakhi accused Adil of extorting a large sum of money from her. In a recent interview, Rakhi requested the court to … Read more
A research study by a husband-wife duo, both professors, one at the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM-K) and the other at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT-C), has revealed that rapid urbanisation in Kozhikode city has led to the extensive destruction of the Kottooli wetlands, a proposed Ramsar site, a wetland of international … Read more
Prof K Ray Chaudhuri, professor of movement disorders and neurology at King’s College London, said: “It is too early to claim any neuroprotection based on this study, although the positive effects on aspects of motor and non-motor functions are impressive.” Source link
The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has been ranked as the most punctual airport globally in the last three months. | Photo Credit: file photo The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has been ranked as the most punctual airport globally in the last three months. As per aviation analytics firm Cirium’s on-time performance (OTP) monthly report, KIA … Read more
Although 84% of 150 adults surveyed in Bengaluru are aware of adult vaccination, a significant number of adults (89%) and their caregivers (93%) said they would trust their doctor’s word if advised to get vaccinated. | Photo Credit: file photo A recent survey conducted by The Association of Physicians of India (API) and Ipsos (a … Read more
Lauren Bridges, 20, died after being moved to a mental health hospital 250 miles from her home. Source link
A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services. Source link
File image for representation. | Photo Credit: REUTERS A situational analysis of childhood cancer care in India has found that services are concentrated at the tertiary level, and there are gaps in the availability of specialised paediatric oncology care in all tertiary hospitals. Additionally, the availability of childhood cancer care services is higher in private … Read more
India is currently facing an epidemic of this contagious eye infection. | Photo Credit: A.M.FARUQUI An Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven research and Biomarker study by a city-based private eye hospital has revealed that those with low Vitamin D and allergies are the ones who are getting severely affected by conjunctivitis. A study of tears from … Read more