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IANS 05 December 2023
More than 40 companies manufacturing cough syrups in the country have failed quality tests, a CDSCO report said citing the lab tests conducted in different states in the aftermath of reports linking India-made cough syrups to 141 child fatalities globally.   As per the report released...

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IANS 24 November 2023
The Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the reported outbreak of H9N2 cases and clusters of respiratory illness in children in northern China and that India is prepared for any kind of public health exigency.   In a statement, the Ministry of Health and...

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Akshay Naik 16 November 2023
Now even those afflicted by type-2 diabetes can safely lose weight and control their blood sugar levels with intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating, a new study has found.    Published in the journal JAMA Network Open, the study has discovered that participants, who ate only...

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IANS 16 November 2023
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned two trade associations and 12 registered dieticians and other online health influencers, warning them about the lack of adequate disclosures in their Instagram and TikTok posts promoting the safety of the artificial sweetener aspartame or the...

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Moneylife Digital Team 10 November 2023
Researchers have found that less than one-third of teachers engage students in complex learning, limiting student opportunities for building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They have observed that higher engagement from teachers can improve development ofskills that are crucial...

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IANS 09 November 2023
Hundreds of clinics may be using false and misleading statements in online advertising campaigns by offering off-label and unapproved ketamine to treat a variety of mental health and pain conditions, according to researchers.   In the study published in JAMA Network Open, the...

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Akshay Naik 03 November 2023
The benchmark of taking 10,000 steps a day has no proven scientific basis and yet it continues to remain a daily goal for many fitness enthusiasts. Now, a new study has provided scientific evidence to show that most benefits of walking, more specifically those to improve cardiovascular...

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IANS 01 November 2023
High rates of antibiotic resistance have rendered the drugs used to treat common infections in children and babies, ineffective, according to an alarming study published in Lancet South East Asia on Tuesday.   The University of Sydney led study found many antibiotics recommended by...

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Akshay Naik 27 October 2023
The benefits of insoluble fibre, for bowel regularity and overall health, have been known and highly praised by health professionals. New research now suggests even more reasons to prioritise fibre in our regular diet.    Published in Nutrients, this new study from the University of...

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IANS 26 October 2023
After US-based non-profit group Consumer Reports alleged it detected a "concerning" amount of lead and cadmium in popular chocolate brands during tests, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has said that "chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat".   Consumer Reports tested 48...

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Akshay Naik 20 October 2023
Investigating the biological mechanisms brought about by calorie restriction, a new study from researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that a moderate reduction in calorie intake can improve muscle health and activate biological pathways important for good...

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Akshay Naik 11 October 2023
Resistant starch is a non-digestible fibre that ferments in the large intestine. Consumption of such starch has been previously shown to have a positive effect on metabolism, in animal studies. New research now indicates that resistant starch, while positively affecting metabolism, could also...

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Akshay Naik 05 October 2023
Ginger has been used for its exceptional medicinal value to treat many common ailments such as headaches, coughs and colds. Now, a new study indicates that using ginger, as a natural supplement, might prove beneficial in addressing inflammation and symptoms for people with various autoimmune...

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Anna Maria Barry-Jester (ProPublica) 05 October 2023
This story was originally published by ProPublica.   Ever since he was a medical student, Dr. Neil Martinson has confronted the horrors of tuberculosis, the world’s oldest and deadliest pandemic. For more than 30 years, patients have streamed into the South African clinics where he...

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Debbie Cenziper (ProPublica)  and   Michael D Sallah (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) 29 September 2023
This story was originally published by ProPublica.   Millions of people in the United States and around the world were affected by the June 2021 recall of Philips Respironics ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines. ProPublica and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on how the...

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IANS 27 September 2023
Covid booster shot 'almost' sent me to hospital, said billionaire Elon Musk, questioning vaccine efficacy.   In a post on X, Musk reposted a video on reports of vaccine effectiveness, and captioned it as "Have you heard disinformation?".   The Tesla founder said he believes in...

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Akshay Naik 26 September 2023
Popular belief and traditional psychological theory has held that suppressing negative or unwanted thoughts and bottling up your feelings or emotions can be mentally unhealthy. However, new research now contradicts this belief, with a finding that it may actually be beneficial to suppress...

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Akshay Naik 21 September 2023
Almonds are known for their health benefits as they are packed with protein and are rich in healthy fats. This has deterred many from consuming them for fear of gaining weight. But now, new research indicates that almonds can actually help you shed weight.   Published in the journal...

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IANS 05 September 2023
About 15-20 per cent spinal injuries in India occur due to road accidents, which can be effectively managed by minimally invasive surgeries, said an orthopaedic surgeon on Monday ahead of the World Spinal Cord Injury Day.   World Spinal Cord Injury Day is observed on September 5...

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Moneylife Digital Team 30 August 2023
It is common to treat symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and other related conditions with acid reflux medications. However, ConsumerAffairs.com reports that a new study has found possible links between these medications and cognitive disorders, such as dementia.    Acid reflux...

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