Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks

Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor Getty Images People who have cosmetic filler injections in their face should be warned of the risk of a dangerous complication involving blocked arteries that can lead to skin loss and even blindness due to damaged blood flow, say experts. Researchers used ultrasound to study 100 cases of filler injections that … Read more

Forest departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses

Forest departments across India have no record of African grey parrot trade, reveal RTI responses

There are no registered breeders or authorised pet shops to sell African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) – one of the most easily procurable animals in the country. While the bird is extensively available in pet markets, Forest departments in different States said no breeder has registered with them. The departments had responded to applications filed … Read more

Actor Unni Mukundan’s Marco sequel discussions still on, reveal makers

Actor Unni Mukundan’s Marco sequel discussions still on, reveal makers

Unni Mukundan’s high-octane Malayalam action thriller ‘Marco’ stirred up quite a buzz during its release, as it was marketed as one of the most violent films in Mollywood. Though the film performed exceptionally well at the box office, it received a polarising response from viewers. While many appreciated its slick production and action sequences, others … Read more

League tables to reveal failing NHS trusts

League tables to reveal failing NHS trusts

PA Failing hospitals will be revealed in league tables and NHS managers sacked if they do not turn things around, the health secretary will tell health leaders at a conference in Liverpool. Wes Streeting is promising a “no-holds-barred, sweeping review” of NHS performance in England. Hospitals can expect to be ranked on indicators such as … Read more

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant Atos

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant Atos

Secret documents show a scramble to safeguard critical public services from the potential collapse of tech giant Atos, which works with billions of pounds worth of government contracts. Files seen by the BBC show work has been underway with consultants since January, aiming to limit “severe implications” to essential services by lining up alternative IT … Read more

OnePlus will reveal a new smartphone in India on June 18, will likely be Nord CE 4 Lite

OnePlus will reveal a new smartphone in India on June 18, will likely be Nord CE 4 Lite

OnePlus has been sharing teasers on its social media accounts for a smartphone it is going to reveal tomorrow, which is June 18. The reveal is scheduled to take place at 7 PM tomorrow. The teasers show a silhouette of a smartphone and each of these posts read “All Day Entertainment Companion”. Now this suggests … Read more

Leaked emails reveal child gender service concerns

Leaked emails reveal child gender service concerns

In another email exchange, in November last year, clinicians wrote to Dr Michael Holland, chief executive of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, to raise concerns that they had “insufficient information” for patients. They wrote: “The situation is now having a significant impact on the safety and well-being of the families we are supporting.” … Read more