On Tuesday the World Health Organization (WHO) said that alcohol and drugs kill nearly 30 lakh people annually

Alcohol and drugs kill nearly 30 lakh people annually, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on this Tuesday. Actually a WHO report said 26 lakh deaths were attributed to alcohol consumption in 2019 according to the latest available statistics, accounting for 4.7% of all deaths worldwide that year. In fact nearly three-quarters of those deaths…

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Recently ICMR classified commercially-made bread, breakfast cereals, cakes, chips, fries, jams, mayonnaise and other foods as ultra-processed

Recently Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) classified commercially-made bread, breakfast cereals, cakes, chips, fries, jams, mayonnaise and other foods as ultra-processed. In fact peanut butter, soy chunks, tofu, commercially-made cheese, butter, paneer with additives, plant-based meats, cooking oils, refined sugars, salt and spices are in the category. Actually it said these are “mass produced…

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Recently new guidelines released by the ICMR say even home-cooked meals can be unhealthy if prepared in high saturated fat, salt or sugar

Recently new guidelines released by the ICMR say even home-cooked meals can be unhealthy if prepared in high saturated fat, salt or sugar. Actually according to the health panel, these foods, which are a staple in Indian kitchens are detrimental to health in the long run by increasing the risk of type-2 diabetes, high blood…

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Two people in serious condition after eating chicken rice in Namakkal

A 67 year-old father and his 41 year-old daughter are undergoing treatment in critical condition after eating chicken rice. The hotel providing rice was sealed by the district administration on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. On Tuesday night, Bhagavathi (20), a Devarayapuram resident and engineering student, had dinner at a hotel run by Jeevanandam (32) near…

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