New research compares ultra-processed foods with cigarettes

Ultra-processed foods, also known as UPFs, may just be one of the major health risks of our time. A new study suggests treating the food category in the same way as tobacco products in order to make consumers aware of their dangers and to possibly lessen their impact on society. In the past, ultra-processed foods … Read more

Alexa+ gets a new ‘adults only’ personality option that curses but won’t get into NSFW content

Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa+ is getting another new personality. On Thursday, the company announced it’s expanding its lineup of personality styles for users to choose from to include a “Sassy” option, which is for adults only. Notes Amazon, before opting to use the Sassy personality, users will be required to go through additional security checks … Read more

Southeast Asia University Rankings: Singapore & Malaysia Lead THE Pilot List

Southeast Asian Universities Rise in Times Higher Education Rankings Singapore and Malaysia lead a new pilot Times Higher Education (THE) ranking focused on Southeast Asia, a region experiencing rapid growth in global higher education. The ranking, analyzing 195 institutions, highlights the increasing prominence of universities in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Singapore and … Read more

Irish Housing: Planning Permissions Rise 7.9% in 2025 – CSO Data

Irish Housing: Planning Permissions Rise, But Construction Challenges Remain Ireland saw a 7.9% increase in homes granted planning permission in 2025, with 34,974 receiving approval, up from 32,401 in 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). However, experts caution that approvals alone don’t guarantee new homes, citing ongoing challenges in the construction sector and … Read more

Cheltenham Festival Day 3: Live Updates & Results 2026

Cheltenham Festival Day 3: Results, Highlights, and Key Moments Thursday at the Cheltenham Festival, often dubbed St. Patrick’s Thursday, delivered a day of thrilling races and surprising results. From impressive victories to notable performances, here’s a recap of the key action from March 12, 2026. Mares’ Hurdle: Wodhooh Secures Victory Wodhooh (5-6f) delivered an impressive … Read more

eGFR equations vs measured GFR in CKD study

Rethinking Kidney Function Tests: Fresh Research Highlights Ethnic Disparities New findings presented at UK Kidney Week 2026 are prompting a critical re-evaluation of how kidney function is assessed, particularly for individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The AIM CKD UK study reveals that commonly used equations to estimate glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) – a key measure … Read more

Did MEA say India backs Israel in Iran war, threaten Tehran? Viral video fact-checked| India News

A clip has gone viral on social media in which Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), is heard saying during a press briefing that India stands with Israel in the war against Iran. Jaiswal is also heard saying that if reports about Iran attacking Indian commercial ships turn out … Read more