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Stay Healthy. Stay Protected.
Pyush Misra
Editor-in-Chief

"A healthy India is a healthy world because its investments in health, for its people actually change the whole health global landscape"

Dr Roderico H. Ofrin
WHO Representative to India

May 25,2024: As part of sensitisation outreach, Ministry of Ayush to meet with heads of general insurance companies and Ayush hospital owners starting next week. Read More...

May 23,2024: India is leading and supporting the Regional One Voice for the Southeast Asia region, advocating for well-being and health promotion, social determinants of health, maternal, infant and young child nutrition and economics and health for all. Read More...

May 22,2024: ICMR and NIN released new Dietary Guidelines defining ultra-processed food (UPF) and foods high in fat, sugars, and salt (HFSS), highlighting their harmful effects. FSSAI's challenges in regulating UPF and HFSS due to undefined terms may now be addressed. NAPi seeks regulations for labelling and marketing of UPF and HFSS foods to reduce consumption. Read More...

May 24,2024: The international team of researchers estimated that each year, one in every eight deaths globally is caused by bacterial infections - about 77 lakh deaths in total, of which 50 lakh are associated with bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics. Read More...

May 28,2024: The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex health research body said that healthy diets and physical activity can reduce a substantial proportion of coronary heart disease (CHD) and hypertension (HTN) and prevent up to 80 per cent of type 2 diabetes. Read More...

May 20,2024: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has criticised Banaras Hindu University (BHU) researchers for incorrectly associating them with an observational study on the side effects of Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin. The study, which covered a one-year period after the vaccine was administered, found that nearly a third of the 926 participants reported adverse events of special interest (AESI).  Read More...

May 20,2024: The plea stated that in the existing regime, the obligation to communicate the potential risks and side effects exists on the manufacturer under Clause 6.2 of Schedule D(II) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1945 ('Act of 1945') and on the pharmacists under Regulation 9.11 of Chapter 4 of the Pharmacy Practice Regulations, 2015 ('Regulations of 2015'). Read More...

May 15,2024: In 1995, the Supreme Court delivered a decision in Indian Medical Association Vs VP Shantha case which brought the medical profession within the ambit of a service as defined in Section 2(1)(o) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. Read More...

May 19,2024: FSSAI is also advising Food Safety Departments of States/UTs to remain vigilant and take serious action and deal stringently against person(s) indulging in such unlawful practices as per the provisions of FSS Act, 2006 and Rules/Regulations made thereunder, the Ministry of Family and Health Welfare informed in a press release. Read More...

May 16,2024: The review found that the conversion reduced "the comprehensiveness and generosity of care". Privatised hospitals decreased their staffing levels, especially of the highest qualified nurses. Read More...

May 28,2024: India's drug regulator had said earlier that action will be taken against those flouting norms by manufacturing supplements and drugs in the same facility. However, following objections raised by various pharma lobbies, the drug regulator has formed a committee that will give its recommendations within three weeks on the issue. Read More...

May 27,2024: The uptick in HPV-related cancers, particularly impacting men’s head and neck areas, is quite a concern, alongside its better-known link to cervical cancer in women. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show around 25,000 cases of HPV-associated cancers in women and 19,000 in men between 2013 and 2017. Read More...

May 15,2024: Fifty-one of the 53 countries in the WHO's European region have an average daily salt intake above the WHO's recommended maximum of five grams, or one teaspoon, largely due to processed foods and snacks. Read More...

 

May 23,2024: NEW DELHI: Healthcare emerged as the most violative sector in India with respect to advertising rules in 2023-24, with majority of violations took place due to misleading claims, an annual analysis of Advertising Standards Council of India. Read More...

May 15,2024: The increase in the number of doctors and beds in hospitals would help India get closer to the average of developed countries, stated a a FICCI-EY Report titled 'Decoding India's Healthcare Landscape'. Further stated that India currently ranks third globally in pharmaceutical production by volume, known for its generic medicines and low-cost vaccines. Read More...

To naturally enhance and maintain the functioning of your immune system, focus on a balanced and nutrient-rich diet including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. Regular exercise, sufficient sleep, stress management, and staying hydrated also play crucial roles. Additionally, consuming immune-boosting foods like citrus fruits, garlic, ginger, and yogurt can provide essential vitamins and minerals that aid in strengthening immunity.

May 23,2024: FSSAI recently announced that it did not find ethylene oxide (ETO), a food contaminant flagged by foreign countries, in MDH and Everest product samples. Read More...

May 15,2024: Undoubtedly, one of the most pressing concerns is undiagnosed hypertension. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a staggering 188.3 million individuals in India are affected by hypertension. Shockingly, only 37 per cent of these individuals receive a formal diagnosis and an even smaller percentage initiate treatment. Read More...

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