FSSAI issued 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements
FSSAI has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations.
No cause for panic over H1N1; current strains in circulation since 2025, says ICMR
The scientists, as per the ICMR press note, also clarified that the influenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains recommended for the Northern Hemisphere.
Late diagnosis of rare kidney disease stunts growth in kids: AIIMS study
A study led by AIIMS Bhopal, conducted under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Task Force on Rare Diseases, covered 91 children suffering from distal renal tubular acidosis (dRTA),…
Experts say obesity a chronic disease, call for shift beyond 'eat less, exercise more' approach
The Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) and the Endocrine Society of India (ESI) have jointly prepared an expert document that sets out recommended approaches to managing obesity,…
Medical device makers to soon face Facility audits; Test-Licence waiver on cards: DCGI
Speaking at CII’s MedTech Summit, the DCGI said, “Over the last two years, 30,000 product licences have been issued as we focused on facilitating approvals for the industry. Moving forward,…
Researchers develop tool to estimate biological age of cell
The tool, named 'Pasta' and described in a paper in the journal Advanced Science, can also identify substances that influence cellular ageing and distinguish between older, senescent cells, and more…
Starting pregnancy with long-term conditions linked with 20 pc higher miscarriage risk: Study
Findings published in The Lancet Public Health journal also indicate a four-fold risk of anxiety and depression among women who begin pregnancy with two or more pre-existing conditions.
IMA wants govt to issue holiday-allowance to docs and healthcare workers
In a statement, IMA state president Dr M N Menon said healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, as well as hospital staff, provide services 365 days a year, around the…
Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says
Congo's 17th Ebola epidemic became the biggest in the country's history in terms of the number of cases in late July, surpassing the previous worst outbreak in 2018 to 2020.