Doctor advises caution on consuming pufferfish

KUCHING: Fish is a vital source of protein for many people around the world, and it is an essential part of a healthy diet. However, certain species of fish can be deadly if not prepared and consumed correctly. A recent incident of pufferfish poisoning has raised concerns over the dangers of consuming pufferfish and the […]

What is ‘black fungus’ and why India?

NEW DELHI: Several thousand coronavirus patients in India have contracted a deadly and aggressive fungal infection, compounding the country’s woes as it reels from the pandemic. What is the fungus? Mucormycosis, dubbed “black fungus”, is caused by a mould found in soil and in decaying organic matter like rotting leaves, according to the US Centres […]

Deadly cobra caught

MIRI: A cobra measuring about three feet has been caught by Malaysian Civil Defence Force (Apam) personnel here. According to Miri Apam officer Capt (PA) Mohd Hazle Shah Abd Hamid, a team rushed to a house near Eastwood Valley around 6.50am and were greeted by the 29-year-old complainant, who is staying with her husband and […]