San Francisco, Oct 26 (IANS) After US-based non-profit group Consumer Reports alleged it detected a "concerning" amount of lead and cadmium in popular chocolate brands during tests, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has said that "chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat".
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IANS) Three persons waitlisted for organs got a new lease of life on Dassehra (October 24) from a 66-year-old male from Mulund, who was declared brain dead a day earlier, officials said here on Wednesday.
New York, Oct 25 (IANS) Dr Anthony Fauci, often seen as the face of the public health response during the Covid-19 pandemic in the US, said he is experiencing nightmares about 'next inevitable pandemic'.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A whopping 85 per cent of people, particularly the young adults, in India, China, Australia, and the UK are being exposed to e-cigarette advertising via television, print, radio, and or social media, according to a study.
Dhampur, Oct 25 (IANS/101Reporters) When Shakeel Ahmad (52) of Sherkot in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor district felt chest pain over two years ago, his family members rushed him to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Dhampur, located almost eight km away, but to their surprise there was no one in the medical facility.
Bhopal, Oct 25 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)-Bhopal have developed a clear, synthetic biomedical adhesive that can effectively seal and repair injured and dissected tissues.
Shimla, Oct 25 (IANS) Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi and the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine in Bengaluru have discovered the biochemical processes that enable the eggs of the dengue-causing mosquito to survive harsh conditions and rejuvenate when favourable conditions return.
Canberra, Oct 25 (IANS) The Covid-19 pandemic drove a spike in Australian spending on health care in 2021-22, a government report released on Wednesday said.
Gaza, Oct 25 (IANS) The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza warned of the possible outbreak of a major epidemic wave amid the ongoing Israeli airstrikes and siege on the Hamas-controlled enclave.
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The World Health Organization's (WHO) recent considerations for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, highlights the potential challenges associated with using AI tools in the sector, according to a report on Wednesday.
