E-scooter injuries up over 70% among youth, helmet use must: Indian-origin scientist

IANS | October 20, 2023 5:09 PM

Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) As electric scooters become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research led by an Indian-origin scientist finds a 71 per cent increase in injuries reported in children and teens aged 18 and younger, with limited use of helmets resulting in the head as the most injured body part

Just 2 servings of red meat a week ups diabetes risk, warns study

IANS | October 20, 2023 2:57 PM

New York, Oct 20 (IANS) People who eat just two servings of red meat per week may have an increased risk of developing diabetes compared to people who eat fewer servings, and the risk increases with greater consumption, according to a new study.