World Thalassemia Day: India reports 10,000 new cases each year
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Over 50% of patients face delay in discharge due to mediclaim process: Study
A new study from healthcare provider Pristyn Care found that 5 out of 10 patients face delays in discharge due to the time taken to process medical insurance claims. To alleviate the hassle experienced by health insurance...
‘Needs policy-makers intervention not model’s fake death for Cervical cancer advocacy’
Cervical cancer is a culturally sensitive disease given its transmission through the sexual route and all state stakeholders including Policy makers have a critical responsibility to raise awareness on Cervical cancer, Dr...
World Malaria Day: Pregnant women on high risk of malaria
Pregnant women face heightened risks of malaria as pregnancy reduces immunity making them more susceptible to infection and severe disease. Without timely and appropriate intervention, malaria in pregnancy can have...
Food regulators flag ‘cancer-causing’ ingredient in MDH, Everest spices
Food regulators based in Hong Kong and Singapore have warned people against using four products from two big spice brands MDH and Everest species. A total of three products from MDH and one from Everest have been asked to...
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