The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Hyderabad, in collaboration with University College London (UCL) will host the first annual meeting of the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI)-MoES funded project titled ‘People-Centred Tsunami Early Warning for the Indian Coastlines (PCTWIN)‘ here from April 8 to 11. Launched … Read more
Philippa Roxby Health reporter Getty Images Childbirth charities are warning parents that hands-free breastfeeding or bottle feeding, when a baby is being carried in a sling, is unsafe. The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) and the Lullaby Trust say the risks are highest for premature babies and those under four months old because their airways can … Read more
Getty Images HIS said only trained and experienced healthcare professionals should administer Botox Scotland’s regulator of private health clinics has issued a warning about the dangers of so-called Botox parties. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers, such as beauticians, where alcohol is being consumed. The regulator says … Read more
MLA for Mandya Ravi Kumar Ganiga on Sunday defended Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s warning to the Kannada film fraternity for their failure to turn up for the 16th edition of Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes). Speaking to reporters in Mysuru, Mr. Ganiga said there was nothing wrong with Mr. Shivakumar’s statement that the “nuts … Read more
BBC reporter Katharine Da Costa explains how some illegal imports of nicotine pouches contain very high levels of nicotine High strength nicotine pouches that are being sold illegally in the UK could cause inadvertent overdosing and harm to teenagers and young adults, experts have warned. Nicotine pouches – small sachets that fit under the top … Read more
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Emergency doctors in the UK have issued a safety warning over water beads, which could be given to children as gifts over Christmas. The brightly coloured soft plastic beads, also known as jelly balls, sensory beads, or water crystals, are marketed as crafting tools and homeware items – but also toys. They are typically only … Read more
Getty Images The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt social care from the rise in National Insurance. The party said the chancellor had provided extra funding for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise – but because the vast majority of care providers are … Read more
A file photo of normal and fortified rice. According to advocacy groups, all food products must carry warning labels so that vulnerable groups can avoid fortified foods. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) draft notification on an amendment to remove crucial warning labels on iron-fortified food products for individuals with thalassemia and … Read more
Fewer people came forward for their flu vaccine last year and if the same happens again the UK could be in for a worse winter, health officials are warning. There were at least 18,000 flu-related deaths over the last couple of years, despite being relatively mild flu seasons, according to the UK Health Security Agency … Read more