Health

Tuberculosis is on the rise in Alipurduar's tea belt of Kalchini. The number of tuberculosis patients in Alipurduar's tea belt of Kalchini is growing by the day. The health department has already implemented specific procedures to treat Tuberculosis patients. According to Kalchini Health Department officials, if a person has a fever for more than two weeks, night sweats, weight loss, cough, or other symptoms, they should contact their doctors… read-more

Shruti Haasan recently revealed that she suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis. She said she was dealing with the hormone imbalance by eating well and resting her body. According to reports, the actress was in a "critical" condition and had to be hospitalized. Shruti resorted to Instagram Stories to clarify the situation and explain that she was alright.  

India reported 2,202 fresh cases of COVID-19, 2,550 recoveries and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, on May 16. The active number of cases in the country stand at 17,317. India's daily positivity rate stands at 0.74% and weekly positivity rate at 0.59%. The recovery rate stands at 98.74%. About 2,97,242 tests have been conducted and 3,10,218 vaccine shots have been administered, in the last 24 hours.

According to a study, children engage in perpetual fights and conflicts with classmates to boost their image in the group and build their popularity. ''Aggressive children who are frequently in conflict need not always resort to coercion; the mere prospect of unpleasant behaviour may persuade others to submit,” stated a researcher. Notably, the study covered participants encompassing a diverse sample of Florida children ages 8 to 12.

As per a study, ultra-processed foods have an ill impact on the diversity of plant species and planetary health. "The very rapid rise of ultra-processed foods in human diets will continue to place pressure on the diversity of plant species available for human consumption," stated a researcher. Notably, ultra-processed food production also leads to greenhouse gas emissions and the accumulation of packaging waste.