Study confirms common industrial chemical behind colon cancer

IANS | December 15, 2023 7:03 PM

New York, Dec 15 (IANS) Researchers have confirmed that a group of industrial chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals", contributes to colon cancer metastasis -- spread to other parts of the body.

Meta’s Threads now available for 448 mn European people

IANS | December 14, 2023 5:45 PM

San Francisco, Dec 14 (IANS) Meta’s X rival Threads is finally available to users in the European Union, Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday. The move will give Threads an opportunity to tap more than 448 million citizens in Europe.