Kidney cancer, a global concern, has risk factors like smoking, obesity, and family history. Symptoms include blood in urine, appetite loss, weight loss, flank lump, and back pain. Diagnosis involves tests like ultrasound, CT scan, biopsy. Treatment includes surgical and non-surgical methods, with four stages of cancer diagnosis. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Kidney…
A survey has revealed a gap in the knowledge of consumers in Germany when it comes to natural plant toxins. A poll by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) found just under half of the respondents (47 percent) were aware of plant toxic substances. The BfR Consumer Monitor special edition… Continue Reading Consumer Education, World, beans,…
After a year-long extension and months of speculation, this week will finally see the kick-off hearing for a new Farm Bill. It means it is time for even the casual Farm Bill observers to sit up and pay attention. The House Committee on Agriculture has the “Markup of the… Continue Reading Food Politics, 2024 Farm….
Can I get a “brain worm” from eating undercooked meat? There’s little I find more terrifying than the idea of something living and crawling around inside me. Based on the number of sci-fi movies involving parasites, from Alien to The Host, I’m not the only one with this fear. Lucky… Continue Reading Consumer Education, Nutrition &…
A top U.S. pediatricians’ group is making a sharp policy change about breastfeeding by people with HIV Health ABC News: Health A top U.S. pediatricians’ group is making a sharp policy change about breastfeeding by people with HIV
After one North Carolina city’s only hospital closed, residents there say they’re not only worried about their health but they’ve lost trust in politicians Health ABC News: Health After one North Carolina city’s only hospital closed, residents there say they’re not only worried about their health but they’ve lost trust in politicians
Checking the purity of milk at home is crucial to ensure it is free from adulterants and safe for consumption. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommends several simple tests to detect common adulterants in milk. These tests are easy to perform and can help you identify if the milk is pure…
The Union Health Ministry debunks fake reports of FSSAI licensed cow urine circulating on WhatsApp, clarifying FSSAI’s non-involvement and warning against the misinformation. Cow urine has been surrounded by various myths, particularly in traditional and alternative medicine practices. One common myth is that cow urine can cure all diseases. Read the article to know more. The…
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi NCR and has said the heatwave will continue till May 22. In view of the intensifying heat wave here are the answers of commonly asked questions related to heatstroke. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi NCR and…
Children are more likely to be hospitalised for asthma complications during a heatwave, a problem that is expected to get worse with climate change New Scientist – Health Children are more likely to be hospitalised for asthma complications during a heatwave, a problem that is expected to get worse with climate change