Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. As the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic, experts fear losing ground in the long fight against other infectious diseases like AIDS, tuberculosis and cholera that kill millions every year. Also at risk are decadeslong efforts that allowed the World Health… Read More »
A banned flavouring linked to cancer has been found in dangerous levels in e-cigarettes, experts have warned. Scientists say the chemical — called pulegone — is contained in menthol and mint-flavoured vapes and smokeless tobacco products, The Sun reported. The US Food and Drug Administration banned pulegone as a food additive last year because of… Read More »
‘Dangerous’ 22-day diet plan of vegan recipes promoted by Beyoncé ‘does not contain enough iron, protein and vitamin B12’, leading dietitians warn The 22 Days Nutrition plan cuts out carbohydrates and sugar as well as meat Beyoncé reportedly followed it for more than two months after giving birth But there are concerns it may only… Read More »
TEN babies have died in a Fisher-Price sleeper, the company reveals – as safety officials warn parents to stop using the rocking crib after babies are three months old Since 2015, 10 infant deaths have been reported in connection to the Fisher-Price ‘Rock ‘n Play’ sleeper The infants were all over three months old and… Read More »
Don’t spank your kids: Pediatricians warn parents it can leave their children with brain changes, aggression and suicidal behavior More and more research shows spanking triggers long-term psychological harms On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics updated its 1998 policy to reflect the new research Previously, the AAP said parents should be ‘encouraged’ not to… Read More »
Genetic engineering (GE) is being used in myriad ways these days, despite the fact we know very little about the long-term ramifications of such meddling in the natural order. For example, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an arm of the U.S. Department of Defense, is now planning to use insects to deliver GE… Read More »