In 1953, Britain detonated an atomic bomb in Australia, sending a mysterious black mist across the desert before a secret programme began testing children’s bones for radiationDuring the Cold War, Britain undertook covert nuclear tests in Australia, leading to hazardous radioactive fallout termed the Black Mist th...
7 foods that can cause food poisoning during monsoon: Everyday picks that become risky when rain, heat & humidity riseMonsoon weather increases food spoilage and germ spread risks significantly. Certain foods like raw meats and unpasteurised dairy require e...
UK food agency warns against runny eggs amid salmonella outbreak; these people should avoid mayonnaise, soufflé and hollandaise sauce tooIn light of a concerning salmonella outbreak affecting over 200 people in the UK, vulnerable populations are urged to steer clear of underc...
Naphthalene is not the only way to protect your clothes. 8 natural hacks to keep clothes moth-free and smelling fresh without mothballsNaphthalene is not your only weapon against pesky moths which wreak havoc on your beloved woollens and cashmeres. According to several stud...
H1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: 500+ students & over 21 employees fall sick; offline classes suspendedH1N1 scare at Bengaluru Clarence High School: Clarence High School has decided to halt offline classes following a notable surge in illness...
Ravi Kishan says ‘gut is our brain’. Gastro doctor, Dr Pal explains the surprising link between gut bacteria and behaviourRavi Kishan’s claim that the “gut is our brain” received support from Dr Pal, who explained the gut-brain connection. He noted that the gut...
CAG flags E. coli bacteria in drinking water at Railway stations, cites violation of Railway Board normsE. coli bacteria was detected in drinking water at several railway stations. Unhygienic conditions were also reported in railway washrooms ...
Who should not take magnesium supplements? Know these 5 risks before you reach for this popular 'cure-all' for better sleep & fewer crampsMagnesium supplement side effects: Magnesium supplements can be beneficial, yet they may present challenges for certain individuals. Those ...
H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...
Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs & Mexican jalapeños: Over 400 fall sick across US; here's what CDC & FDA say and who is most at riskA Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across twenty-seven states in the United States. This widespread contamination has been linke...
Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government actionGujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units r...
Four groups representing Bhopal gas tragedy survivors allege sewage-contaminated water supplySurvivors claim Bhopal's civic body supplies sewage-contaminated drinking water. Many water samples tested positive for faecal coliform, in...
Farm-to-fork food safety fix on Niti Aayog menu; Wider testing, stricter enforcement plannedIndia is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its food safety framework. Measures include farm-to-fork tracking and expanded testing infrastruc...
Aswath Damodaran warns against disclosure diarrhoea. Why the valuation guru wants Wall Street to end quarterly earningsValuation expert Aswath Damodaran has criticised excessive quarterly disclosures, calling it “disclosure diarrhoea” that fuels short-termis...
Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over bad lettuce, Canada over wildfire smokeUS President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on Mexico following a lettuce-linked foodborne illness outbreak, and on Canada over wi...
FDA recalled eggs: Over 1.6 million dozen eggs recalled across US over Salmonella Enteritidis Fears. What consumers need to knowFDA Recalled Eggs: Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs have been recalled due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination. Midwest Poultry ...
He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains whyHow Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practic...