An Australian woman accused of intentionally cooking a fatal mushroom lunch has told her trial she had wanted the beef Wellington meal to be “special”. Erin Patterson has pleaded not guilty to murdering three people and attempting to kill another at her home in regional Victoria in July 2023. The 50-year-old says it was a
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The panel also called for restrictions on HFSS food marketing — especially toward children and for mandatory warnings around schools and on digital platforms |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP A collective of public health experts, scientists, legal professionals, and consumer rights advocates on June 3, 2025 issued
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Anyone can develop an allergy. And in times like these, when the weather keeps fluctuating unpredictably, it becomes even more crucial to stay informed. Understanding the facts about allergies can help you or your loved ones recognise symptoms early, avoid common triggers, and manage flare-ups better. So, how allergy-aware are you? Here’s a small quiz
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So, just when we thought we were done hearing about new COVID variants, another one popped up. This time it’s called NB.1.8.1, and yes, it’s already made its way to the UK. It’s raising some eyebrows among doctors and scientists because it spreads quickly and might sneak past some of our usual defenses, like past
Over the past few weeks, headlines around India and Southeast Asia have centered around a virus that the world has wanted to forget: Covid-19. At first, an uptick in cases in Hong Kong, Singapore and other parts of the region caused concern. Gradually though, India too, witnessed a surge in cases, with numbers as of
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AFP via Getty Images Trump is pushing his party to back his “big, beautiful bill” Tucked deep in Donald Trump’s sprawling “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act” is a clause that could quietly take billions from money sent abroad. It proposes a 3.5% tax on remittances sent abroad by foreign workers, including green card holders and
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Donald Trump has said he will visit China after speaking to its leader Xi Jinping over the phone. The US president said he had reciprocated with an invite to the White House during the “very good talk” – though such a trip has not been confirmed by either side. Thursday’s call is the first time
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In moments of anxious energy, when thoughts race faster than the ticking clock, there’s comfort in turning to something earthy and natural. One such gift from nature is lemon balm, a herb that smells a bit like lemon but feels like a warm hug for the brain. There’s growing interest in how this ancient herb
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Magnesium is an important mineral and it is known to support over 300 processes in your body, like– muscle function, nerve health, and energy production. But, many people don’t get enough magnesium in their diet. Our body often gives subtle signs of magnesium deficiency that can show up right on our face and around our
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Alzheimer’s disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) states, may contribute to 60–70% of dementia cases. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images The deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa made headlines some months ago after their bodies were found at their home in Santa Fe, United States. While
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