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Health & Fitness
Quality Scare: Paracetamol from Hetero and Telmisartan from Alkem Fail CDSCO Tests
In its August 2024 report, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) flagged various medications, including paracetamol, vitamin D and calcium supplements, blood pressure drugs, and some anti-diabetes medications, as “Not of Standard Quality” (NSQ). These alerts arise from routine monthly sampling by state drug authorities. Among the drugs that failed the quality assessment are vitamin C and D3 tablets,…
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USA
Chicago Braces for Extreme Heat: Excessive Heat Warning Issued
The Chicago area is bracing for a sweltering start to the week, with an excessive heat warning in effect from noon Monday until Tuesday night due to “dangerously hot conditions.” The National Weather Service warns that heat index values could soar as high as 115 degrees, making it the hottest air experienced this summer. Following a recent period of cooler…
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World News
Kenya: Covert Operation Exposes Illicit Donkey Meat Trade in Kiumone Village
Secretive Unveiling of Unlawful Butchery Practices In a recent covert operation in Kiumone village, Makueni, law enforcement arrested a 55-year-old man involved in the illegal trade of donkey meat. This meticulous operation has sparked concerns about the clandestine nature of the trade and potential health risks for unsuspecting consumers. Illicit Butchery Revealed; Donkey Rescue and Carcass Seizure The arrest unfolded…
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