Last Updated:March 29, 2025, 17:29 IST The construction site of the new 30-storey government building collapsed when the quake struck, causing people to scramble to escape, jumping into cars or fleeing on foot in panic. Rescue personnel work at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok (Reuters) Anxious loved
At least two people were killed and dozens of others were injured in Nepal on Friday as protesters calling for the restoration of the monarchy in the Himalayan nation clashed with security forces, officials said. The protesters are calling for the return of Gyanendra Shah, the last royal ruler of Nepal before the monarchy was
Americans have long lived in fear of the ‘Big One’ – an earthquake so enormous it would devastate the West Coast. The harrowing images of Thailand and Myanmar on Friday morning after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the region lay bare only too clearly the horrifying reality of the damage a quake this size can
Health officials are raising the alarm over a deadly fungus described as similar to ‘having cancer’ that is surging in US hospitals. Candida Auris, a type of yeast resistant to most treatments, was first detected in hospitals in 2016, with 52 infections reported across four states. But cases have doubled every year since, with 4,514
Navigating the ever-expanding selection of milk and dairy alternatives can leave your head spinning. Traditional cow’s milk, a dietary staple for thousands of years, has fallen out of fashion, surpassed by trendy oat and nut milks, which have legions of wellness-minded and lactose-intolerant followers. There are dozens of types of animal- and plant-based milks to
By JOHN ELY DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 11:00 EDT, 27 March 2025 | Updated: 11:00 EDT, 27 March 2025 Getting a tattoo could nearly triple your risk of certain cancers, a fascinating study on thousands of people suggests. Danish and Finnish scientists analysed data from over 2,000 twins, comparing cancer rates in those
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People living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia, a government-funded study suggests. Using US Census data, researchers in Chicago found people in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than people in the most well-off areas. Additionally, cognitive test scores among people in poorer areas
By JOHN ELY DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE Published: 09:30 EDT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 09:30 EDT, 26 March 2025 A major supermarket has recalled two popular meal kits due to them containing an undeclared ingredient that could trigger a deadly allergic reaction. Food safety regulators issued a ‘do not eat’ notice for Tesco’s
By EMMA NELSON FOR MAILONLINE Published: 11:11 EDT, 25 March 2025 | Updated: 11:12 EDT, 25 March 2025 Food safety experts have warned against relying on the ‘sniff test’ to check if food is safe to eat. It may smell and look fine despite being teeming with harmful and even potentially deadly bacteria, according to