Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Can watermelon turn so deadly that it can kill you? Doctors explain after 4 Mumbai deaths & here’s how to eat it safelyA tragic incident in Mumbai, where four family members died after reportedly consuming watermelon, has raised concerns over food poisoning,...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Everyone Talks About Cleaning, But No One Mentions This StepTrue cleanliness goes beyond a shiny appearance. Scientific studies reveal that rinsing surfaces after cleaning and ensuring cleaning tools...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Toilet Debate Settled: Should the Seat Stay Up or Down, and What Hygiene Experts Actually RecommendNew research reveals flushing toilets releases airborne germs, making lid closure crucial for bathroom hygiene. Scientists emphasize that c...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Is Your Kitchen Sponge Spreading More Than It Cleans?Kitchen sponges harbor dangerous germs. These common cleaning tools become breeding grounds for bacteria and other microbes. Studies reveal...
17 Apr, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
More baby formula recalls likely after EU caution on toxin limitEurope's food safety watchdog has proposed a near-zero tolerance for a dangerous toxin in baby formula. This strict guidance could trigger ...
03 Feb, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
After Danone & Nestle, French co recalls batches of baby formulaFrench food maker Vitagermine has recalled specific batches of its Babybio infant formula due to a toxin contamination scare. This precauti...
27 Jan, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
China urges Nestle to act faster on baby formula recallIn a proactive move, Chinese regulators are urging Nestle to hasten the recall of baby formula products amid fears of possible toxin contam...
10 Jan, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
What is botulism? How a biochemist’s blood fights a rare form and saves infantsA botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart infant formula has affected at least 39 babies across 18 states, with some requiring hospitalization....
10 Dec, 2025, 02.24 PM IST
Why are California’s wild pigs turning blue inside? and what it means for the pork on your plateCalifornia hunters found wild pigs with blue flesh. Officials traced it to rodent poison. The poison, diphacinone, is dangerous to animals ...
17 Aug, 2025, 07.19 AM IST
FSSAI directs Patanjali Foods to recall entire batch of 'implicated' red chilli powderThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed Patanjali Foods to recall a batch of red chilli powder due to non-com...
23 Jan, 2025, 07.36 PM IST
Do you consume protein supplements for health gains? Snapdeal's Kunal Bahl has a serious warning for youA recent study exposes alarming findings about protein supplements, uncovering mislabeling, toxin contamination, and potential health risks...
16 Apr, 2024, 02.46 PM IST
How do toxic substances like lead end up in baby food?Beware, your baby's favourite applesauce may taste like lead at times!
28 Jan, 2023, 07.53 PM IST
AIIMS finds high toxin levels in 16% of patientsOf 216 patients tested, 32 (16%) had high levels of dangerous metals and substances, including arsenic, lead, chromium, fluoride, iron and ...
18 Sep, 2019, 11.01 AM IST
Feeling sick at home? The wallpaper in your room might be the reasonMost of the airborne toxins are likely to be located on fungal spores in the wallpaper, said the study.
24 Jun, 2017, 03.00 PM IST
FSSAI to revise histamine toxin levels in fish, fish productsThe list includes 50 varieties of fishes including Indian scad, Talang queenfish, Atlantic Horse Mackerel, Bonga Shad, Spearfish, Skipjack ...
04 Jul, 2016, 05.48 PM IST
Did Yamuna water kill Chambal ghariyals?Chambal lost over 100 ghariyals in the last 72 days to a "mysterious" toxin released, in all possibility, by its very own sanctuary - the r...
22 Feb, 2008, 01.33 AM IST