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BI India Bureau
27 Apr 2024, 14:57

9 amazing health benefits of eating cashews

9 amazing health benefits of eating cashews

9 amazing health benefits of eating cashews

9 amazing health benefits of eating cashews...

Cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ may have been detected in many popular band-aids available in India
Ankush Banerjee
25 Apr 2024, 10:53

Cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’ may have been detected in many popular band-aids available in India

Testing 40 bandages, including popular brands sold in India such as Johnson & Johnson, the study found that an alarming 65% of the bandages contained detectable levels of phthalates, also known as PFAS. These "forever chemicals" can persist for decades inside our bodies, and have been linked to a range of health issues including cancer, reproductive problems, and thyroid disease.

Experts warn of rising temperatures in Bengaluru as Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections draws near
Ashmita Gupta
24 Apr 2024, 17:14

Experts warn of rising temperatures in Bengaluru as Phase 2 of Lok Sabha elections draws near

This is the second time in two weeks that Bengaluru has reached 37.6°C, causing concern among meteorologists. Scientists from the India Meteorological Department fear that temperatures might exceed 39 degrees in the coming days, possibly coinciding with Friday's Lok Sabha elections. Interestingly, Tuesday's temperature was higher than those recorded at both Kempegowda International Airport and HAL Airport.