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Fitness Enthusiasts Warned in US, UK After Rise In Superbug Infections
Poor hygiene practices, such as not cleaning equipment or not showering after workouts, can increase the risk of transmission.
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Nine-Year-Old Kerala Girl Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A nine-year-old girl who died at the medical college here two days ago was due to amoebic encephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by free-living amoeba in contaminated waters, health officials in this north Kerala district confirmed on Saturday.
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40 Indians Hospitalised After Drinking Toxic Alcohol In Kuwait
Kuwait's health ministry said 63 people had suffered methanol poisoning from contaminated alcoholic drinks in the five days to Wednesday, resulting in 13 deaths and 21 cases of blindness or impaired vision.
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At Least 80 Students Fall Sick After Drinking Water In Maharashtra Tribal School
At least 80 students of a state-run tribal school in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra took ill, purportedly after drinking contaminated water, an official said on Wednesday.
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"It Rains Heavily Whenever Chief Minister Prays To Lord Krishna": BJP Minister On Rajasthan Floods
Addressing a question on waterlogging in Barmer district, Rajasthan minister K K Vishnoi said that every time the CM offers prayers to Lord Krishna, it rains so heavily that he is compelled to request Lord Indra to slow it down.
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"Feel Humiliated": Odisha Official Served Urine Mixed With Water By Peon
A junior engineer in Odisha claimed he was given water mixed with urine by the peon in his office, a charge the latter denied.
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
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Snacking Safe: The Dos And Don'ts Of Packaged Foods During The Monsoon
The risk of food spoilage and contamination, especially in packaged food, is quite high during the monsoon season.
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'Worm In Food Video Staged For Rs 25 Lakh Extortion': Rameshwaram Cafe
A popular south Indian restaurant brand has filed a police complaint against a group of people who it said allegedly tried to malign the brand and extort money by staging a false incident of food contamination at its Bengaluru airport outlet.
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Anabolic Steroids Used For Muscle Growth Contain Toxic Metals: Research
What are anabolic steroids? These are synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of testosterone. Medical professionals prescribe them for specific health issues.
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Half Of Kabul's Wells Are Dry, City Could Run Out Of Water In 5 Years
Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, is facing a severecrisis that could see it become the first modern capital in the world to run out of water, according to a report by Mercy Corps.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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"Thought It Was Ice": Man Finds Glass In Bun Maska At Pune's Goodluck Cafe
A shocking incident has come to light at Pune's legendary Goodluck Irani Cafe, where a customer reportedly found pieces of glass in Bun Maska.
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Explained: Can Pizza Boxes Be Recycled
Have you ever gone to toss something into the recycling bin - a jam jar, a pizza box, a takeaway container encrusted with yesterday's lunch - and wondered if you're doing it right?
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"You Want Citizens To Drink Sewage Mixed Water": Court Raps Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for supplying contaminated water in colonies and asked how the authorities could expect the citizens to "drink sewage mixed water".
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Fitness Enthusiasts Warned in US, UK After Rise In Superbug Infections
Poor hygiene practices, such as not cleaning equipment or not showering after workouts, can increase the risk of transmission.
-
Nine-Year-Old Kerala Girl Dies From Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection
A nine-year-old girl who died at the medical college here two days ago was due to amoebic encephalitis, a rare brain infection caused by free-living amoeba in contaminated waters, health officials in this north Kerala district confirmed on Saturday.
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40 Indians Hospitalised After Drinking Toxic Alcohol In Kuwait
Kuwait's health ministry said 63 people had suffered methanol poisoning from contaminated alcoholic drinks in the five days to Wednesday, resulting in 13 deaths and 21 cases of blindness or impaired vision.
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At Least 80 Students Fall Sick After Drinking Water In Maharashtra Tribal School
At least 80 students of a state-run tribal school in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra took ill, purportedly after drinking contaminated water, an official said on Wednesday.
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"It Rains Heavily Whenever Chief Minister Prays To Lord Krishna": BJP Minister On Rajasthan Floods
Addressing a question on waterlogging in Barmer district, Rajasthan minister K K Vishnoi said that every time the CM offers prayers to Lord Krishna, it rains so heavily that he is compelled to request Lord Indra to slow it down.
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"Feel Humiliated": Odisha Official Served Urine Mixed With Water By Peon
A junior engineer in Odisha claimed he was given water mixed with urine by the peon in his office, a charge the latter denied.
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Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered At Former US Nuclear Facility
The nest was located on a post near massive storage tanks containing liquid nuclear waste. Radiation levels in the nest were reportedly ten times higher than the limit allowed by federal safety regulations.
-
Snacking Safe: The Dos And Don'ts Of Packaged Foods During The Monsoon
The risk of food spoilage and contamination, especially in packaged food, is quite high during the monsoon season.
-
'Worm In Food Video Staged For Rs 25 Lakh Extortion': Rameshwaram Cafe
A popular south Indian restaurant brand has filed a police complaint against a group of people who it said allegedly tried to malign the brand and extort money by staging a false incident of food contamination at its Bengaluru airport outlet.
-
Anabolic Steroids Used For Muscle Growth Contain Toxic Metals: Research
What are anabolic steroids? These are synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of testosterone. Medical professionals prescribe them for specific health issues.
-
Half Of Kabul's Wells Are Dry, City Could Run Out Of Water In 5 Years
Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, is facing a severecrisis that could see it become the first modern capital in the world to run out of water, according to a report by Mercy Corps.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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"Thought It Was Ice": Man Finds Glass In Bun Maska At Pune's Goodluck Cafe
A shocking incident has come to light at Pune's legendary Goodluck Irani Cafe, where a customer reportedly found pieces of glass in Bun Maska.
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Explained: Can Pizza Boxes Be Recycled
Have you ever gone to toss something into the recycling bin - a jam jar, a pizza box, a takeaway container encrusted with yesterday's lunch - and wondered if you're doing it right?
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"You Want Citizens To Drink Sewage Mixed Water": Court Raps Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for supplying contaminated water in colonies and asked how the authorities could expect the citizens to "drink sewage mixed water".
