Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for sitting on Hema panel report

Kerala HC slams Vijayan govt for sitting on Hema panel report

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday gave a dressing down to the Pinarayi Vijayan government for its inaction on the Justice K Hema Committee report on working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry which highlighted the sexual abuse suffered by actresses. Sep 10, 2024
NEET aspirant from UP commits suicide in Kota

India's Youth Suicide Rate Higher Than Global Average

India's youth suicide rate is alarmingly high, with suicide being the fourth leading cause of death among late adolescents. Over 40% of all suicide cases involve young adults under 30, with common factors including stressful family environments, unstable emotional health, and loneliness. Sep 10, 2024
Sleep apnoea tool arrives on Apple Watch, hearing health on AirPods Pro 2

Apple Unveils Health Innovations in Watch Series 10 and AirPods Pro 2

Apple has made a significant stride in health technology with the introduction of innovative features in its newly launched Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods Pro 2. The announcement was made at Apple's Its Glowtime event held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Sep 10, 2024
New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

Mpox Cases Continue at Low Levels, Vaccination Efforts Intensify

The global outbreak of Clade II mpox, primarily spread through intimate contact, continues with a survival rate of over 99%. The CDC suggests that two doses of the mpox vaccine can prevent the disease, and the antiviral drug TPOXX is being tested for treatment. Sep 9, 2024
New Mpox strain poses a notable risk to children: Experts

CDC Study Eases Fears of Airborne Mpox Transmission

The CDC reports that the monkeypox virus (MPXV) is less airborne than Covid-19, based on a study involving 113 individuals with mpox. The WHO emphasizes the need for international cooperation and swift action in response to the mpox outbreak and other emerging infectious diseases. Sep 8, 2024