On Sunday the provincial government has announced to open a judicial inquiry into a major scandal of alleged sexual abuse of hundreds of children and extortion. At least 280 children were filmed while 25 men sexually abused a group of them, before blackmail relatives of the victims, threatening to stream the videos if they did not pay, said Latif Ahmed...
X-ray systems replacing metal detection equipment for safer products
X-ray systems are replacing metal detection equipment due to growing regulatory and consumer demands for safer products. According to Eagle Product Inspection, limitations of metal detection technology and the fact that X-ray machinery is becoming cheaper means that the food industry is increasingly turning towards X-ray. Just last month at the Anuga FoodTec, Terry Woolford – the company’s general manager...
Baking enzyme developed to increase bread shelf life
A baking enzyme has been developed in order to increase the shelf life of bread by up to two weeks. Recently launched by German firm Muhlenchemie, the Alphamalt Fresh enzyme is said to breakdown parts of amylopectin, a component of starch which re-crystallises during storage and leads to staling. Olaf Gerken, food engineer and head of baking and rheology lab...
Skin Care Tips for Women
Moisturize your skin One of the most important skin care tips for women is to keep your skin hydrated and moisturized. If you suffer from acne avoid any sort of oils but using the right oil not only moisturizes the skin but also balances the sebum production. Choosing a cleanser wisely will do wonders for your skin. Simply put a...
Chocolate and cocoa does not help for arterial stiffness
Cocoa intake does not necessarily improve arterial stiffness despite being related to a lower cardiovascular risk, researchers say. According to a study published in Nutrition Journal, Spanish researchers have investigated the relationship between cocoa consumption and arterial stiffness in individuals with cardiovascular risk factors and reported that their findings did not indicate cocoa intake had any influence on arterial stiffness...
Green-lipped mussel extract can relieve arthritic pain: Study
Green-lipped mussel extract is said to have beneficial effects on arthritic pain, according to a New Zealand study. According to the research by the University of Queensland’s School of Medicine, patients who took freeze-dried New Zealand mussel powder over an 8-week trial period saw pain in knee joints reduced by 59%. Aroma NZ, a Christchurch-based family firm that developed the...
Edible food packaging can eliminate for plastic containers: US scientists
A new edible food packaging technology, that can eliminate the need for plastic containers, could hit the market inside 12 months, according to US scientists. According to US scientists, the packaging – named WikiCells – has been developed to hold pumpkin soup in a spinach membrane, lemon juice in a lemon membrane and melted chocolate in a cherry membrane. Professor...
Medical Care in Pakistan
‘In the name of Hypocrites, doctors have invented the most exquisite form of torture ever known to man: survival’. Edward Everett Hale It was during July 2011, in the area of Nau Kagha, in Khanewal. A young man 26-year-old Munir Ahmed consulted Dr Shakil Ahmed, a basic health unit doctor, for medication since he was suffering from fever. Dr. Shakil...
Children highly exposed to titanium dioxide: Study
Found in a white food colour additive used in confectionery products, it is suggested that titanium dioxide has a link to asthma and Crohn’s disease even though no health risks have been established. Concurring to the research, ‘Titanium Dioxide nanoparticles in Food and Personal Care Products’, the highest content of titanium dioxide nanoparticles appeared in confectionery products and particularly chewing...
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ready to tie the knot?
With so much going on in Hollywood, seems so that the most dashing and sizzling couple is ready to get hitched and begin their honeymoon. Yes, that couple is Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. After getting engaged this year in April, sources reveal that the couple wants to get married. Apart from this, they are also searching for a low...