May 18: SPOTLIGHT
US bans 5 chemicals from kid products The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a final rule prohibiting children’s toys and child care articles containing more than 0.1% of five kinds of phthalate chemicals. These che..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: AROUND THE WORLD
UK Daydreams help you focus on cognitive work Mind on autopilot Most of us consider daydreaming unproductive and a waste of time. But, apparently, doing nothing in particular has great cognitive benefits. Scientists at the University of Ca..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May18: CONSUMER TIPS
10 tips to stay safe while using WhatsApp WhatsApp is India’s favourite app with over 200 million users. But fake news, spam messages and links get shared quite easily on WhatsApp. Here are a few ways you can stay safe. 1. Enable two-st..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: TALL TALK
Grannary Whole Grain Chips – Irresponsible statements Encouraging binging “No greasy fingers. Binge irresponsibly.†This is what the print advertisement of Grannary Whole Grain Chips says. Is the amount of whole grain us..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: NEWS FLASH
FSSAI initiative to save food, share food Fighting hunger The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a ‘Save Food, Share Food, Share Joy’ initiative. It aims to form a coalition of food collection partne..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: IN A CAPSULE
The benefits of three cups of coffee Good for health Moderate coffee drinking is safe and three to four cups a day may have some health benefits. This conclusion is based on a large review of studies in the BMJ carried out by University of..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: SETTLED IN COURT
Eatery ordered to pay Rs. 10,000 for levying service charge IPS officer Jai Jeet Singh went to Punjab Grill restaurant in Mumbai with his wife in August 2017. His bill included 10% service charge amounting to Rs. 181.50. Dissatisfied with ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: HEALTH MATTERS
How to lower cholesterol without drugs A few lifestyle changes could work wonders Cholesterol in the body is one of the biggest contributors to heart disease and stroke. While cholesterol reducing drugs called statins are commonly prescribed, ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: CERS MEDIATES
Defective Volkswagon Vento parts replaced Quality issue Arpit Doshi purchased a Volkswagon Vento for Rs. 9.69 lakh in March 2017 from Automarks Motor Pvt. Ltd. Within six months the car developed problems and stopped abruptly on the highway. A..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
May 18: COVER STORY
Know the headache types and how to get rid of them Adopt healthy habits to prevent headaches All of us have experienced that unrelenting throb in the head that makes us want to scream. Headaches are among the most common health problems. The W..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
Cream Biscuits
Key findings We tested samples of 10 brands of cream biscuits that were filled and/or coated. Filled biscuits are generally sandwiched with a filling of cream, jam or chocolate. Coated biscuits are covered with chocolate or caramel. Fat conten..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in Food
Apr.18: SETTLED IN COURTÂ
SC condones delay in filing claim, tells insurer to pay up Om Prakash got his truck insured with Reliance General Insurance Co. Ltd. The truck was stolen in Rajasthan on 23 March 2010. Om Prakash visited the insurance company’s offi..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: SPOTLIGHT
How to keep children safe in the digital world Being aware of your child’s digital life is essential The Internet, social media and technology present many opportunities for our children. But they need guidance to navigate their way in ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: NEWS FLASH
New Consumer Protection Bill introduced in Lok Sabha Modified version  A new Consumer Protection Bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. It seeks to set up an authority to safeguard consumer rights in view of current challenges posed by..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: ENVIRONMENT SNIPPETS
30% premature deaths due to air pollution Risk factor  Air pollution causes 30% of all premature deaths in the country. This was revealed by the report ‘Body Burden: Lifestyle Diseases’ brought out by the Centre for Science an..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: AROUND THE WORLD
USA Your body fat may protect you from infections  Good side of fat Fat is not all bad. Evidence in mice and monkeys suggests fat is important for storing important immune cells and may even make them more effective at fighting infection. T..
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- Posted in April
Apr.18: HEALTH MATTERS
Did you know our body clocks also shape our waistlines? Â Timing of meals, internal clocks, sleep and exercise all need to be in a healthy balance When it comes to weight management, when you eat is as important as what and how much you eat..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: TALL TALK
Lever Ayush – Unfair comparison Trashing other products  In the Lever Ayush television commercial (TVC), Akshay Kumar says: “just by showing green leaves a product does not become ayurvedic. Real ayurved is Lever Ayushâ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: IN A CAPSULE
Frequent mouthwash use may cause diabetes Unexpected result Using mouthwash may boost oral hygiene but it could raise the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. US researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health say that people who used ..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April
Apr.18: PUBLIC INTEREST
The dangers of aluminium foil Baking and grilling using foil is convenient but poses health risks Aluminium is found in small amounts in the air, water and in food. The metal is used during the water purification process and hence is likely to..
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in April