 "What is ‘Teflon flu’, cases of which have been on the rise in the US? – Firstpost")
Imagine whipping up your favourite meal, only to discover that your trusty non-stick pan might be making you sick. Sounds far-fetched? This is the reality for many Americans. Last year, US poison centres reported 267 suspected cases of polymer fume fever, a rare flu-like illness caused by inhaling fumes from an overheated non-stick pan. Dubbed … Read more
 "India is the world’s diabetes capital. Here’s why samosas, cakes are to blame – Firstpost")
Are you among those who cannot resist India’s beloved snack samosa? Are cakes and cookies your comfort food? Then it is high time to read this report. A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has revealed a link between foods rich in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), including ultra-processed and fast foods, and India’s status as the world’s … Read more
 "Why you should avoid giving your child sugar in the first 1,000 days – Firstpost")
With the arrival of the festive season, Halloween, and holiday celebrations, children often indulge in sugary treats, including sweets and candies. However, new research suggests that it is recommended to keep a close eye on young children’s sugar intake. A study published Friday in the journal Science reveals that reducing sugar in a child’s first … Read more
NEW DELHI: India’s apex health research body, ICMR, will undertake a study to evaluate the efficacy of two Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) drugs in improving fertility and birth outcomes among women suffering from the ovarian condition. The drugs that have been recommended by experts for this purpose are Metformin and Inositol which are used in … Read more
Mumbai: Union health secretary Apurva Chandra has urged the states to implement key public health measures to prevent and minimise the spread of Mpox in India on Thursday. “All states/UTs are requested to undertake appropriate activities to make communities aware about disease, modes of spread, need/importance of timely reporting and preventive measures,” said the advisory. … Read more
NEW DELHI: Post-Covid complications affect multiple organs and can be pulmonary, cardiovascular, haematological, neuropsychiatric, dermatological, renal, gastrointestinal or endocrinal, according to the ICMR, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. According to the National Clinical Registry for COVID-19, data obtained from 31 hospitals across India, dyspnea, fatigue, and mental … Read more
The ICMR said that while it had not funded the Bharat Biotech for Covaxin development, one of its institutes — the ICMR-National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune — had spent “funds for Covaxin development“. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s first indigenously developed coronavirus vaccine, Covaxin, was a joint collaboration between the Indian Council … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Medical Research has urged to avoid protein supplements for building body mass and has recommended restricting salt intake, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods and reading information on food labels to make informed and healthy food choices. The Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex health research body … Read more
Dr Rekha T, Head of the Department of Community Medicine and the organizing chairperson informed that the Department of Community Medicine at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore will be organizing the 51st Annual National Conference of the Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSMCON-2024) from 8th February 2024 to 10th February 2024 at Dr. … Read more
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR ), has invited applications for Scientist-B and Scientist -C posts. The applictaion process is underway and the deadline for submitting the applictaion form is February 16. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website at recruit.icmr.org.in. ICMR Recruitment 2024: Application process and details here ICMR Recruitment 2024 vacancy … Read more
