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Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

The health wing of the Kalamassery municipality issued notices to six eateries after inspections held on Saturday revealed violations of food safety norms amid the spike in Hepatitis A cases, especially in three wards that include Peringazha, HMT Estate and Kurupra. The health inspectors inspected 11 eateries to check violations of hygiene and food safety norms. Salma Aboobacker, deputy chairperson …

4 days, 19 hours ago

X user calls out Uber for shabby vehicles in viral post, company reacts

India Today

An Uber user expressed frustration over the poor condition of cabs in India to which the ride-hailing company has reacted. In a post on X, Rohit Arora shared a photograph of a dusty and poorly maintained car he had booked through Uber, describing it as “straight out of a junkyard”. In his post, Arora tagged Uber India and said, “Uber …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

Mysterious 'Dinga Dinga' virus outbreak in Uganda: It causes uncontrollable shaking

India Today

A mysterious illness locally called 'Dinga Dinga', meaning 'shaking like dancing', has affected around 300 people, mostly women and girls, in Uganda's Bundibugyo district. Those who are infected by the 'Dinga Dinga' virus are reporting a range of symptoms which involve body shaking along with fever, and extreme weakness. To prevent the spread of this illness, health authorities recommend maintaining …

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4 days, 19 hours ago

Army sets up biodegradable sanitary napkin facility in Ladakh

India Today

The Indian Army has set up a biodegradable sanitary napkin production facility, under 'Operation Sadbhavana', at Martselang village in Ladakh. The project aims to improve menstrual hygiene and promote environmental sustainability in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh regions. Run by local women, the facility produces good quality, affordable, biodegradable, and UV-treated sanitary napkins. The project not only creates economic opportunities …

Ladakh Napkin Facility

5 days, 1 hour ago

Food poisoning warning over 14 festive dangers this Christmas

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Not checking use-by dates “People can lose sight of things like use-by dates,” warns …

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5 days, 12 hours ago

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Food Safety Task Force conducted an inspection at Mehfil Biryani Darbar in Narayanguda on Tuesday. It has been found several hygiene and safety violations that raised serious concerns about the restaurant's food handling practices. During the inspection, it was found that the food handlers lacked medical records and FOSTAC certification, which are essential for ensuring safe food practices. …

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Telangana student paralysed after rat bites, alleged anti-rabies vaccine overdose

India Today

A Class 10 student residing in the BC Welfare Hostel at Danavaigudem, Khammam town in Telangana, has reportedly suffered paralysis in one leg and one arm. The condition allegedly resulted from an overdose of an anti-rabies vaccine administered after the student was bitten by rodents. Samudra Laxmi Bhavani Keerthi, a student at the Government Backward Class Girls Residential High School …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Memory problems? Here’s why poor sleep may be the cause — and how to fix it

Salon

Researchers have long wished to understand the connection between sleep and memory, especially how the brain encodes long-term memories during slow-wave sleep, or the deep sleep that occurs during the initial hours of one’s rest. While smartwatches can help optimize one’s sleep hygiene and are therefore “probably useful,” he argues there are much simpler ways to improve one’s sleep health. …

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1 week ago

T’gana: Panel cites low payment for ‘poor’ mid-day meal

Hindustan Times

Hyderabad The Telangana government, which has substantially enhanced the mess charges being paid to students of residential schools and welfare hostels by 40% since November 1 resulting in improved diet for them, has started taking measures to improve the quality of food being provided to students under the mid-day meal scheme in the state-run schools across the state, officials familiar …

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1 week, 1 day ago

BMC urges cleanliness, warns of heavy fines ahead of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

New Indian Express

BHUBANESWAR: In an overdrive to maintain the beauty of capital city and keep its pollution level under check during the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in January, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has urged all citizens and households to keep their surroundings clean. People and establishments have also been urged not to burn garbage or other waste in the open as there …

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1 week, 4 days ago

ITC Nimyle Introduces Clean Equal Mission to foster a mindset of Equality

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: ITC Nimyle, India’s trusted home hygiene brand made with neem, takes a conscious step towards a more responsible tomorrow with the launch of its Clean Equal Mission. Sania Mirza, endorsing the initiative, added, “I am honoured to be a part of ITC Nimyle’s Clean Equal Mission. I must compliment the ITC Nimyle team for broaching this conversation which will …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Sleep tight!

Deccan Chronicle

Getting the morning blues is not the best way to start your day. Reputed neurologist Dr. Prashant Makhija weighs in If you want to wake up early every morning looking and feeling fresh, you better have a proper dose of sound sleep the previous night. Sound sleep hygiene helps regulate the body's internal clock or circadian rhythm and improves the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Punjab govt announces new policy for play schools, focus on health and intellectual development of children

India TV News

Punjab: The Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Baljeet Kaur, today announced a new set of standards that will ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children between the ages of three and six who attend private play schools and nurseries in Punjab. CCTV cameras will be installed in all schools for monitoring WCD Minister Kaur, however, stated …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Policy For Free Sanitary Pad Distribution To School-Going Girls

Live Law

The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment on the pan-India implementation of the Union's national policy 'Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School-going Girls' in Government and Government-aided schools for adolescent girl children from Classes 6-12.A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan on November 12 had directed the Union Government through Additional Solicitor. The Supreme Court today reserved its judgment …

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1 week, 6 days ago

'Feathered dentist': Parrot extracts rotten tooth with precision in China. Video

Hindustan Times

With their playful personalities and remarkable ability to mimic human speech, parrots have long captured the hearts of people around the world. A viral video showed a parrot expertly extracting a child's rotten tooth, surprising many. In certain regions, parrots have been trained to help extract loose baby teeth due to their strong beaks and remarkable dexterity. Parrots’ tooth extraction: …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Can peeing after sex really prevent UTI?

India Today

When Tanya, a 30-year-old writer from Delhi, got married, her mother shared a vital sexual wellness tip: always remember to pee after sex. Well, Dr Vaishali Joshi, senior obstetrician and gynaecologist at Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, points out, "Women are more prone to UTIs than men due to the proximity of their urinary and genital systems." “Peeing after sex can …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Roadside eateries cash in as Tiruchi awaits hygienic street food hub

The Hindu

The unregulated growth of roadside eateries has raised concerns over hygiene among Tiruchi residents. In the city’s interior shopping districts, food sellers often stand in close proximity to open ditches. A senior Tiruchi Corporation official told The Hindu that the local administrative authority’s proposed street food hub would come up on a site near the sports complex being constructed on …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Optometrists Are Begging You To Do This 1 Thing Before Applying Mascara

Huff Post

Andreas Kuehn via Getty Images If there’s one tip all the experts agreed on, it’s that you absolutely need to keep track of how old your mascara is. “Regularly switching out old mascara tubes is one of the simplest ways to protect your eyes from potential harm,” said Dr. Joel Kopelman, facial plastic surgeon at Kopelman Aesthetic Surgery. “While everyone …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

BB 18 Day 58: Karan makes derogatory comment against Shrutika, sparks outrage

India Today

The latest episode of Bigg Boss 18, aired on December 4, featured a heated confrontation between contestants Karan Veer Mehra and Shrutika Arjun. Additionally, Vivian Dsena also criticised Karan Veer for his remarks about Shrutika Arjun. During the Time God task, Shrutika and Karan Veer engaged in a heated argument after the former accused Karan of strategically using two women, …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Guideline aims to curb spread of norovirus

China Daily

The recent outbreak of group norovirus infections across the country coincides with the peak season for the virus, and authorities warn that preventive and disinfection measures are critical. The National Disease Control and Prevention Administration has recently released a technical guideline for the prevention and disinfection of norovirus infections in schools and other key areas, including kindergartens and elderly care …

Norovirus Infected Guideline

2 weeks, 5 days ago

Are you heat fit or just hot? KNMI introduces heat impact index

Dutch News

The KNMI weather bureau, research institute TNO, health institute RIVM and the VU university have joined forces to develop a new system to warn people about the dangers of the increasingly hot weather. “Heavy protective clothing increases the risk of heat stress enormously,” Kingma said. “By adapting work spaces staff will remain productive, even in high temperatures,” TNO work hygiene …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Woman with schizophrenia reveals what her hallucinations actually look like

Daily Mail

A woman with schizophrenia has made a startling revelation by sharing what her hallucinations actually look like. Schizophrenia alters how a person thinks and behaves, with symptoms often developing adolescence and including becoming socially withdrawn and unresponsive or a change in one's sleeping patterns. Schizophrenia can involve feeling disconnected from one's feelings or emotions and wanting to avoid people, including …

Schizophrenia Experience Woman Hallucinations Her Hallucinations

3 weeks, 1 day ago

How to Prevent and Treat Eye Infections

Deccan Chronicle

Sir Elton John revealed during an interview on ABC's Good Morning America that he had lost the sight in his right eye after an eye infection. Understanding Common Eye Infections: The most common types of eye infections, such as conjunctivitis, are typically not severe and often resolve without medical intervention. When to Seek Medical Help: More Serious Infections While most …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

How can you ease heavy menstrual flow? Expert tips for comfort and care

India Today

Heavy menstrual flow, also known as menorrhagia, is a common but often overlooked condition that can significantly impact daily life. Women experiencing heavy flow may find themselves changing sanitary products frequently, managing discomfort, and even facing fatigue due to blood loss. Heavy menstrual flow refers to bleeding that lasts longer than a week or involves soaking through pads or tampons …

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Notices issued to six outlets in Kalamassery for food safety violations

X user calls out Uber for shabby vehicles in viral post, company reacts

Mysterious 'Dinga Dinga' virus outbreak in Uganda: It causes uncontrollable shaking

Army sets up biodegradable sanitary napkin facility in Ladakh

Food poisoning warning over 14 festive dangers this Christmas

Task Force Conducts Food Safety Inspection at Narayanaguda Mehfil

Telangana student paralysed after rat bites, alleged anti-rabies vaccine overdose

Memory problems? Here’s why poor sleep may be the cause — and how to fix it

T’gana: Panel cites low payment for ‘poor’ mid-day meal

BMC urges cleanliness, warns of heavy fines ahead of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

ITC Nimyle Introduces Clean Equal Mission to foster a mindset of Equality

Sleep tight!

Punjab govt announces new policy for play schools, focus on health and intellectual development of children

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Plea Seeking Policy For Free Sanitary Pad Distribution To School-Going Girls

'Feathered dentist': Parrot extracts rotten tooth with precision in China. Video

Can peeing after sex really prevent UTI?

Roadside eateries cash in as Tiruchi awaits hygienic street food hub

Optometrists Are Begging You To Do This 1 Thing Before Applying Mascara

BB 18 Day 58: Karan makes derogatory comment against Shrutika, sparks outrage

Guideline aims to curb spread of norovirus

Are you heat fit or just hot? KNMI introduces heat impact index

Woman with schizophrenia reveals what her hallucinations actually look like

How to Prevent and Treat Eye Infections

How can you ease heavy menstrual flow? Expert tips for comfort and care