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EU Considers Ban on Ethanol in Hand Sanitisers Over Cancer Risk Concerns
Brussels – October 21, 2025 The European Union is reviewing the use of ethanol as an active ingredient in biocidal products, including hand sanitisers, after new safety assessments suggested potential cancer and reproductive health risks. The review follows an internal recommendation made on October 10 by a working group within the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), which raised concerns about ethanol’s classification as a potentially toxic substance. ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee...
Cold Showers Do Not Cause Strokes or Heart Disease, Russian Cardiologist Says
New Delhi, Oct. 18, 2025 Cold showers have become popular for their health benefits, such as improving circulation, enhancing skin appearance, and increasing mental focus and clarity. However, a viral claim suggesting that cold morning showers cause strokes in young men is false, according to Russian cardiologist Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, who specializes in heart failure and heart transplantation. A video claiming that cold showers are responsible for 74 percent of strokes in young men recently circulated...
Common Daily Habits That Could Be Harming Your Organs, Says Mumbai Surgeon
Oct 18, 2025, Mumbai Even simple daily habits can silently affect your health over time, according to Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon and health educator Dr. Manan Vora. Many routines that feel harmless, like sitting for long hours, eating quickly, or rubbing your eyes, can gradually place strain on your organs and impact your long-term wellbeing. Dr. Vora recently shared an Instagram video explaining eight everyday habits that can quietly harm your body and offered tips to minimize their effects. Breathing...
Fortis Doctor Warns Daily Fruit Juices Could Be “Sugar Syrups” With Hidden Health Risks
NEW DELHI, Oct. 17, 2025 Many people believe drinking fruit juice is a healthy way to get vitamins, whether it’s fresh-squeezed or packaged in tetra packs. However, Dr. Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, has warned that fruit juices may not be as healthy as they seem and can carry hidden health risks. In a social media post on October 13, Dr. Vatsya explained that fruit juices, even those made from fresh fruits, are not a substitute...
Tamil Nadu Cancels Licence of Cough Syrup Manufacturer Linked to Child Deaths
Chennai, October 13: The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has cancelled the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Coldrif cough syrup, following an investigation that linked the product to the deaths of at least 22 children in Madhya Pradesh. The decision comes after toxic contaminants, specifically Diethylene Glycol (DEG), were found in the cough syrup. The company has been officially shut down by the state authorities. In addition to shutting down Sresan Pharmaceuticals,...
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