Many people looking to improve their health and manage weight are switching from refined white sugar to alternatives like jaggery powder and brown sugar. While both appear similar and are used as sweeteners, they differ in production, nutrition, and overall health benefits. Here’s a breakdown: What is Jaggery Powder? Made from sugarcane juice or pa

Kerala is grappling with a serious public health concern after confirming 67 cases of brain-eating amoeba infection, scientifically known as amoebic meningoencephalitis, in 2025. The rare but often fatal disease has already claimed 18 lives this year, according to updated data released under the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme on September 14. The latest case involves a 17-year-old boy from Thiruvananthapuram, who was diagnosed after visiting the swi