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  • Kerala Warns: Paper Cups Aren’t So Safe

    Kerala Warns: Paper Cups Aren’t So Safe0

    Key Update The Kerala Legislative Assembly on Friday raised serious concerns about the health and environmental hazards posed by so-called “paper cups,” which often contain toxic coatings and imperceptible microplastics. Janata Dal (Secular) MLA Mathew T. Thomas urged Local Self-Government Minister M.B. Rajesh to take immediate action against their widespread use, particularly in serving hot

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  • WHO: Industry Lobbying Blocks Governments from Tackling NCDs

    WHO: Industry Lobbying Blocks Governments from Tackling NCDs0

    Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that lobbying by tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed food companies is preventing governments from implementing critical health policies. The UN will dedicate a day next Thursday to addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cancer and heart disease, during its annual meeting in New York. WHO emphasised that

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