Health

Rescue efforts in full swing as dozens of villages in Punjab still under water

• Floods along GT Road affect over 1,000 houses, inundate over 43,000 acres of land • Official says water in affected villages receding, warns rainfall may cause floods again • FFD says Indus flowing at medium flood, predicts…

Maharashtra school junk food ban won’t curb childhood obesity alone: Doctors tell you what to do alongside

Customs intercepts N809.6m expired vape in Lagos

Nigeria Customs Service seizes N809.6m worth of expired vape products in Lagos, highlighting risks to public health and commitment to enforcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-intercepts-n809-6m-expired-vape-in-lagos/

Chinese surgical robots break into Vietnam market as Beijing takes aim at US dominance

China has won approval for domestically developed surgical robots to be used in Vietnamese hospitals, marking a major step forward as the country’s high-end medical equipment makers push to challenge Western dominance overseas. The…

Hontiveros files bill seeking power rate cap during emergencies

MANILA, Philippines — A bill seeking to allow the president to impose a “price cap” on power rates during energy emergencies was filed in the Senate by Sen. Risa Hontiveros. With rising energy costs, Senate Bill No. 2361 filed on July 29…

1 killed in Bhiwandi building collapse; several feared trapped

A four-storey building partially collapsed in Bhiwandi late Thursday night. Rescue operations are underway for several labourers feared trapped under debris. One woman was rescued alive and taken to a nearby hospital. Authorities…

Cast iron is back — chefs say it lasts generations and makes food taste better

Cast iron cookware is experiencing a significant revival across India today. Its durability and versatility make it a preferred choice for many families. Health-conscious consumers and home cooks are rediscovering traditional cooking…

Another bill seeking P350,000 tax-free income filed in Senate

MANILA, Philippines — A new bill seeking to raise the amount of income exempt from tax to P350,000 annually has been filed in the Senate, this time by Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan. Pangilinan filed Senate Bill No. 2344 on July 28…

Only 1,200 doctors serving nine million Ogun residents – NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association, Ogun State chapter, reveals an acute Ogun doctors shortage, with only 1,200 doctors serving nine million residents. Learn Read More…

Jet lag and blood sugar: How long-haul travel affect glucose levels

Brazilian Supreme Court justice authorizes investigation into president's son

SAO PAULO, July 30 - Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca has authorized federal police to investigate Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, son of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, over suspicions he improperly helped a lobbyist in…

India’s medical regulator seeks inquiry into Bihar MBBS exam ‘leak’