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Health claims regulated by FSSAI, but consumers must check claims with ingredients: ICMR

May 14, 2024

Although nutrition and health claims are regulated by FSSAI, consumers are advised to exercise caution by cross-checking the claims with ingredients and nutrition information on the label, the ICMR has recommended in dietary...

Week-long celebration to honour nurses at AIMS Faridabad

May 13, 2024

In an effort to honour the hard work and dedication of nurses, the Asian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Faridabad held a week-long celebration with a bunch of fun activities. Complimenting these activities is an...

India’s mental health crisis: 65% believe lack of awareness for mental stigma

May 11, 2024

A recent survey has revealed a troubling reality within India’s mental health landscape. Young adults, particularly women, grapple with a complex web of interconnected barriers that prevent them from seeking the...

ICMR releases Dietary Guidelines for Indians

May 9, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research on Wednesday released “Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGIs)”, an evidence-based food and lifestyle related recommendations designed for ensuring diet diversity to meet the...

World Thalassemia Day: India reports 10,000 new cases each year

May 9, 2024

The Union health ministry on Wednesday stressed on the importance of timely detection and prevention of thalassemia to tackle the disease. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra, speaking at an event to mark the International...

World Asthma Day 2024: Rising trends of Asthma Post Covid era

May 7, 2024

World Asthma Day, observed on the first Tuesday of May each year, draws attention to the rising concerns around asthma—a chronic respiratory condition exacerbated significantly following the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data...

India spends 1% of GDP every year on tobacco: Study

May 7, 2024

A report by KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services report titled Human-Centric Approach to Tobacco Control has revealed that India loses precious 1 per cent of the GDP every year due to diseases...

FSSAI refutes claims of rising permissible pesticide levels in spices by 10 times

May 5, 2024

After some media report claimed that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has allowed 10 times more pesticide residue in herbs and spices, the FSSAI said such reports are false and malicious. “It is...

Total 14 Patanjali products license cancelled, SC hearing scheduled for Tuesday

April 30, 2024

The Uttarakhand government has initiated major action against Baba Ramdev in light of misleading advertisements concerning COVID-19 treatments, with a significant development expected in the Supreme Court this Tuesday.. The...

Covishield maker AstraZeneca admits Covid vaccine can cause rare side effects

April 30, 2024

For the first time post Covid period, the Covishield vaccine maker AstraZeneca has admitted that its vaccine can cause rare side effects. In India, Serum Institute of India (SII) has manufactured and supplied the Covishield...

Health claims regulated by FSSAI, but consumers must check claims with ingredients: ICMR

Week-long celebration to honour nurses at AIMS Faridabad

India’s mental health crisis: 65% believe lack of awareness for mental stigma

ICMR releases Dietary Guidelines for Indians

World Thalassemia Day: India reports 10,000 new cases each year

World Asthma Day 2024: Rising trends of Asthma Post Covid era

India spends 1% of GDP every year on tobacco: Study

FSSAI refutes claims of rising permissible pesticide levels in spices by 10 times

Total 14 Patanjali products license cancelled, SC hearing scheduled for Tuesday

Covishield maker AstraZeneca admits Covid vaccine can cause rare side effects

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