Groundwater quality in Punjab 'unsafe', may up health risks: IIT Mandi

IANS | October 10, 2023 2:38 PM

Shimla, Oct 10 (IANS) Human activity has increased groundwater pollution, particularly through agricultural runoff in Punjab, making it unsafe for drinking and raising health risk, according to a new research released by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi on Tuesday.

Maintain mental wellbeing with these new features on Apple devices

IANS | October 10, 2023 1:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) As people the world over continue to raise awareness about mental health issues with mental health being a "universal right”, here are some new features to maintain your mental wellbeing in Apple devices that are supporting millions of iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch users around the world.

Statins may cause muscle weakness: Report

IANS | October 9, 2023 6:30 PM

New York, Oct 9 (IANS) Statins, commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, may cause a rare long-term condition which causes muscle weakness, according to a report by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).