Crackdown on drug menace, Excise Department raids pubs in Hyderabad

Telangana's Massive Crackdown on Drug Menace

Telangana's Prohibition and Excise Department launched a crackdown on pubs and bars in Hyderabad and Rangareddy district to curb drug abuse. The operation, led by Director General V.B. Kamalasan Reddy, involved 25 teams conducting simultaneous raids. The teams used drug detection kits to test suspects, and establishments found facilitating drug consumption face severe consequences. Aug 18, 2024
New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

New research uncovers brain pathway linked to autism, cerebral palsy

Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School and NUS' Mechanobiology Institute discovered a brain pathway to activate dormant neural stem cells, offering potential treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and cerebral palsy. Astrocytes, a type of glial cell, play a crucial role in reactivating these cells, initiating a chain reaction that promotes brain repair and growth. Aug 14, 2024
Eating fish laced with carcinogen formalin can damage your kidneys

Fear grips fish eaters as formalin causes kidney damage

The seafood-consuming community is disturbed from a recent revelation about the potential health risks associated with the consumption of fish preserved with formalin. This carcinogenic chemical, commonly used to keep seafood fresh, has been identified as a significant threat to human health, particularly to the kidneys. Aug 14, 2024