Health
Could those french fries you love be killing you? Researchers say yes
Want to live longer? You may want to consider cutting French fries out of your diet. According to researchers, eating fried potatoes at least twice a week nearly doubles a person's risk of death
Even back pain may increase risk of suicide
Several physical health conditions, including ailments such as back pain, diabetes, and heart disease, are associated with an increased risk of suicide, says a study. The findings, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, suggest that chronic illness, even in patients with no record of mental health problems, raises suicide risk substantially
WHO categorises antibiotics to beat anti-microbial resistance
In a significant revision of antibiotics in the essential medicines' list, the WHO has recommended grouping the drugs into three categories on the basis of their usage to promote their rational use as well as combat anti-microbial resistance. The three categories include access, watch and reserve
PCPNDT Act implementation poor in several states: Govt report
The implementation of the Pre- Conception, Pre Natal Diagnostic Technique (PCPNDT) Act, which criminalises the use of ultrasound machines to determine the sex of an unborn child, is poor in most states, a government report has said