Report says more than 95 percent of children in the central town of Kabwe had elevated levels of lead in their blood. The failure of Zambia’s government to intervene against “blatant violations” of environmental laws is worsening the exposure of a high number of children to severe health risks, mostly lead poisoning, at a shuttered…
US health secretary says he is ‘deeply concerned’ about outbreak in Texas. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the top health official in the United States who is known for his scepticism of vaccines, has backed the measles jab amid a deadly outbreak of the infectious disease in Texas. In an opinion piece published by Fox News…
Idli, often considered as a comforting breakfast, is now not safe anymore. Wondering why? Well as per latest tests conducted by the state food safety and standards department in Bengaluru, there are idli samples that are unsafe or substandard for consumption due to the use of plastic sheets during steaming.As per a leading news website,…
When it comes to a protein-rich diet, eggs are often considered to be an ideal fit, which can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. But, have you ever thought of how much egg is food for you and are there any side effects of eating eggs too? Well, a recent report says that…
Blame it on an unhealthy lifestyle, hectic schedules, excessive stress or poor dietary habits; fatty liver disease has turned out to be a common concern among people dealing with metabolic disorders. Fatty liver is often caused by the deposition of fat around the liver, and this metabolic condition can further trigger several other ailments. Well,…
Doctors Without Borders says increased fighting in and around Zamzam camp has made it too dangerous to operate. Doctors Without Borders has said it is suspending its work in a famine-stricken camp for displaced people in Sudan’s North Darfur region, as an increase in violent attacks has made it too dangerous to operate. In a…
When a routine scan led to Barbara Brigham’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2020, all she could think about was how she wanted more time. Her husband had just passed away. She loved her local library job. Her three children were still growing their own families. She turned to her care team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer…
The Republican-controlled US Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary Thursday, ignoring dire warnings from the medical community and elevating his anti-vaccine advocacy into the highest levels of government. Known widely as “RFK Jr.,” the 71-year-old nephew of the late president John F. Kennedy secured confirmation in a 52-48 vote largely along party…
In recent times, seizing of fake paneer has become a frequent activity in many cities. As a rich source of protein, this dairy product has now become a major matter of concern for those who rely on it to meet their protein requirement. As per reports, the latest entry in the market is of fake…
Lucy Letby is serving 15 life sentences for seven baby deaths at neonatal units between 2015 and 2016. The case of a British nurse sentenced to life imprisonment for killing seven newborn babies is being reviewed as medical experts argued there was no evidence to support her conviction for murder. Lucy Letby is serving 15…
