Brendan Ferrao, a Mumbai-based doctor 26-year-old resident of Malad, made the alarming discovery when he bit into the ice cream and felt something unusual in his mouth. The incident occurred on Wednesday night when Ferrao's sister ordered three ice creams—two mango-flavoured and one butterscotch—via a quick commerce platform. After her brother discovered the severed human finger embedded in the ice cream cone, the sister immediately contacted the police. Yummo Ice Creams responded, stating, “We have stopped manufacturing at this third-party facility, isolated the said product at the facility and our warehouses, and are in the process of doing the same at the market level. Product quality and safety being our highest priority, we were in process to address the situation. Meanwhile, the matter was escalated, and an official police complaint was filed by the customer."

World Brain Tumour Day, observed on June 8, raises awareness about brain tumours. India reports 40,000 to 50,000 cases annually, with 20% affecting children. Dr. Vivek Patel, a neurosurgeon, explains that brain tumours can be benign or malignant, affecting brain function and requiring prompt attention.

A 63-year-old man experienced dehiscence, a rare surgical wound reopening, while coughing at a Florida restaurant. His colon protruded from the incision, prompting hospitalization. Surgeons successfully repaired the wound, and he recovered after a six-day hospital stay. Dehiscence, occurring in 3 out of 100 abdominal surgeries, is more common in the elderly and can be fatal.

The concept that an individual suffering from alcoholism can overcome it by swearing an oath in the name of God is the reason behind the recent media attention around the Shri Shanishwara Temple Ajri (Chonamane).

At around 4 pm on Tuesday, a group of 22 trekkers from Karnataka and Maharashtra found themselves stranded at the Kufri top due to extremely bad weather, while coming back from the Sahastra Tal Trek. They began the trek on May 29 and were scheduled to be back by June 7. The Uttarkashi and Tehri Disaster Management Centre was alerted about the incident. Soon after, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams were sent for rescue and relief to the Kush Kalyan base camp, where the trek commenced. Nine of the 22 trekkers were rescued, while 13 remained stranded on Kufri Top. Of those left on the hill top, five died of extreme cold weather. The rescue operations have been halted for now due to rough weather conditions. Five trekkers died of extreme cold stranded on top of a hill at an altitude of 15,000 feet on the Uttarkashi-Tehri border.

Summer offers an abundance of gut-friendly foods. Yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut are rich in probiotics. Berries, leafy greens, garlic, and ginger support gut health. Watermelon and cucumber hydrate and aid digestion. Enjoy these fresh options daily for a smooth-running digestive system and overall well-being.

Amul milk prices have risen by Rs 2 per litre nationwide, effective June 3. This translates to a 3-4% increase in MRP, below average food inflation. Prices for various variants like buffalo and cow milk now range from Rs 30 to Rs 68 per 500 ml or one litre pouch.

Dr. Varun Bansal from Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, addresses the debate on dairy's impact on heart health. Despite providing essential nutrients, the saturated fat and cholesterol in milk and butter raise concerns about cardiovascular risk. Should you include them in your diet? Let's explore.

Northern and central India faced severe heatwaves, with Rajasthan's Churu hitting 50.5°C. Delhi soared to 49°C, while Haryana's Sirsa sizzled. Relief from heatwave expected after May 30, according to IMD. Meanwhile, Cyclone Remal caused heavy rain in northeastern states, claiming 35 lives. Thunderstorms and downpours were triggered by the cyclone.

Sunscreen is crucial for skin protection, but hair also needs shielding from harmful sun rays. Neglecting this step in your beauty regimen means overlooking vital care. Just as we safeguard our skin from the sun's effects, it's essential to protect our hair to maintain its health and vitality.