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40 Years After Chernobyl Disaster, Scientists Find Radioactive Particles Surprisingly Stable
Nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, scientists have found that some radioactive particles released during the accident have retained much of their internal structure.
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'Engineer Knew Of Foul, Black Water, Did Not Alert": Report On Indore Deaths
The commission concludes that defective pipeline arrangements, deterioration and leakage allowed sewage to enter the drinking-water network.
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Runner's Diarrhea And Hygiene: Why It's Not Just An Athlete's Problem
Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk reportedly had fecal incontinence during a race, sparking hygiene and safety concerns at the event.
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Cyclospora Outbreak Follows Years Of Declining Foreign Food Inspections
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has raised concerns over imported food safety, as international inspections of foreign food sites continue to decline.
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Salmonella Outbreak Hits Doctors At Mexican Hospital
More than 130 doctors fell ill last month after eating food contaminated with salmonella in their Mexico City hospital's cafeteria, authorities have said.
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Not Just Fish, Nepal's Floodwater May Endanger Safe Food Supply In Bihar: What Doctors Say
Floods can spread waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid, and food pose risks of gastroenteritis and dehydration in Bihar.
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Nepal's Floodwater Is Flowing Into Bihar: The Health Risks Are Just Beginning
Nepal's devastating floods have pushed contaminated water, debris and human and animal remains downstream into Bihar. Experts explain why the biggest health threat is not the bodies themselves, but contaminated water, infections, mosquitoes and disrupted healthcare.
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'Don't Eat Fish Caught From Floodwaters': Bihar On Alert After Nepal Tragedy
Authorities have urged residents in flood-hit districts to stay alert, avoid contact with floodwater where possible, and follow official guidance until river levels stabilise and the affected water bodies return to normal.
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Who To Blame For Indore's Water Deaths? 600-Page Report Has Answers
A one-member judicial commission headed by retired Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Sushil Kumar Gupta has completed its investigation into the Bhagirathpura contaminated-water episode.
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Plastic, Wood, Or Steel? The Chopping Board You Use May Matter More Than You Think
From hygiene and cross-contamination to the type of food being prepared, your choice of chopping board can play an important role in everyday kitchen practices.
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On Camera, Worms Found In Mid-Day Meal In Bihar, Students Throw Away Food
Chaos ensued across the Arwal district in Bihar, raising questions against the mid-day meal quality in government educational institutes, after worms were found in the food served to the students in 75 schools across the region on Tuesday.
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Sun Pharma Recalls Eye Drops In India After Contamination Scare
Sun Pharma has recalled multiple eye drop products in India due to contamination concerns and halted their distribution as a precaution.
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9 Notices Issued To Swiggy Instamart Over Expired Healthify Whey Protein, Akshayakalpa Eggs And More
FSSAI has slapped Swiggy Instamart with nine notices over complaints of expired, spoiled and contaminated food, putting quick commerce's safety standards under the scanner.
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Think Your Leftover Food Is Safe? Here Are 7 Health Issues It May Cause
Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth in leftovers, which can cause food poisoning if stored or reheated improperly.
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Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
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40 Years After Chernobyl Disaster, Scientists Find Radioactive Particles Surprisingly Stable
Nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, scientists have found that some radioactive particles released during the accident have retained much of their internal structure.
-
'Engineer Knew Of Foul, Black Water, Did Not Alert": Report On Indore Deaths
The commission concludes that defective pipeline arrangements, deterioration and leakage allowed sewage to enter the drinking-water network.
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Runner's Diarrhea And Hygiene: Why It's Not Just An Athlete's Problem
Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk reportedly had fecal incontinence during a race, sparking hygiene and safety concerns at the event.
-
Cyclospora Outbreak Follows Years Of Declining Foreign Food Inspections
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has raised concerns over imported food safety, as international inspections of foreign food sites continue to decline.
-
Salmonella Outbreak Hits Doctors At Mexican Hospital
More than 130 doctors fell ill last month after eating food contaminated with salmonella in their Mexico City hospital's cafeteria, authorities have said.
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Not Just Fish, Nepal's Floodwater May Endanger Safe Food Supply In Bihar: What Doctors Say
Floods can spread waterborne diseases like cholera and typhoid, and food pose risks of gastroenteritis and dehydration in Bihar.
-
Nepal's Floodwater Is Flowing Into Bihar: The Health Risks Are Just Beginning
Nepal's devastating floods have pushed contaminated water, debris and human and animal remains downstream into Bihar. Experts explain why the biggest health threat is not the bodies themselves, but contaminated water, infections, mosquitoes and disrupted healthcare.
-
'Don't Eat Fish Caught From Floodwaters': Bihar On Alert After Nepal Tragedy
Authorities have urged residents in flood-hit districts to stay alert, avoid contact with floodwater where possible, and follow official guidance until river levels stabilise and the affected water bodies return to normal.
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Who To Blame For Indore's Water Deaths? 600-Page Report Has Answers
A one-member judicial commission headed by retired Madhya Pradesh High Court judge Justice Sushil Kumar Gupta has completed its investigation into the Bhagirathpura contaminated-water episode.
-
Plastic, Wood, Or Steel? The Chopping Board You Use May Matter More Than You Think
From hygiene and cross-contamination to the type of food being prepared, your choice of chopping board can play an important role in everyday kitchen practices.
-
On Camera, Worms Found In Mid-Day Meal In Bihar, Students Throw Away Food
Chaos ensued across the Arwal district in Bihar, raising questions against the mid-day meal quality in government educational institutes, after worms were found in the food served to the students in 75 schools across the region on Tuesday.
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Sun Pharma Recalls Eye Drops In India After Contamination Scare
Sun Pharma has recalled multiple eye drop products in India due to contamination concerns and halted their distribution as a precaution.
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9 Notices Issued To Swiggy Instamart Over Expired Healthify Whey Protein, Akshayakalpa Eggs And More
FSSAI has slapped Swiggy Instamart with nine notices over complaints of expired, spoiled and contaminated food, putting quick commerce's safety standards under the scanner.
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Think Your Leftover Food Is Safe? Here Are 7 Health Issues It May Cause
Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth in leftovers, which can cause food poisoning if stored or reheated improperly.
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Gut Infections Rise With The Coming Of Monsoon In India: Preventive Steps
The monsoon season creates an ideal environment for harmful microorganisms. Increased humidity and moisture allow bacteria and viruses to multiply rapidly.
