FSSAI Prohibits Use of ‘ORS’ on Food Labels and Ads, Revokes Earlier Permissions
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered all food business operators to immediately discontinue the use…
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WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance
One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotic treatments, the World Health Organization said on Monday (October 13),…
WHO Monitoring Cough Syrup Case; Seeks Clarification on Exports
The World Health Organisation said it is closely monitoring the situation in India following the deaths of 20 children in…
AIMS Mohali Becomes First State-Run Medical College to Earn BFHI Accreditation
Dr BR Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Mohali, has received the Breastfeeding-Friendly Hospital Accreditation (BFHI) under the Baby-Friendly…
AIIMS Launches “Never Alone” Mental Health App for Students
AIIMS-Delhi on Wednesday (September 10) launched “Never Alone,” an AI-based mental health and wellness app to help students tackle suicidal…
WHO Urges Taliban to Let Female Aid Workers Help After Earthquake
The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked the Taliban to lift restrictions on female aid workers in Afghanistan. This would…
Gates Foundation to Spend $2.5 Billion For Neglected Women’s Health Issues
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a major commitment of $2.5 billion to improve women’s health by 2030,…
KGMU Doctors Find Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Donated Breast Milk
Doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) have discovered that some donated breast milk contains bacteria that can resist antibiotics,…
Researchers Create Smart Capsule to Remotely Control Gut Bacteria
A team of scientists from Tianjin University and other Chinese research institutions has developed an innovative oral capsule that enables…
The rising obesity epidemic in India
Overweight and obesity are becoming more and more common in India, affecting not only adults but also youngsters. The regional…