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Before giving cough syrup to your child, check the bottle: Sale still continues despite advisory for kids under 4; check what changes are being planned

India's drug regulatory authority is evaluating the introduction of new warning labels for cough syrups. These proposed labels will prominently display red warnings alongside visuals of older children. This is intended to curb the usage of these medications in children younger than four years old. Such a proposal comes in…

The Economic Times

Scrub Typhus Goes Undiagnosed for Weeks: Symptoms, Fever Patterns, and What to Track

What Scrub Typhus Actually IsOrientia tsutsugamushi, the bacterium behind scrub typhus, travels on the larval stage of trombiculid mites, chiggers, that live in tall grass, scrubland, and forest edges across India's northeastern states, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. The mite bites, feeds for a few hours, and leaves.…

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What Construction Dust Does to Your Lungs and Why Cloth Masks Fail Indian Workers

The particle that never leavesNot all dust is equal. The dust raised by a jackhammer breaking concrete, a grinder cutting sandstone, or a drill boring through brick contains crystalline silica, particles that measure between 0.5 and 10 microns. At that size, they do not get caught in the nose or…

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Why Indians Pay for Full-Body Scans and Skip the Cancer Screening Tests That Actually Work

The Scan That Finds Everything Except What Will Kill YouWalk into any corporate diagnostic centre in Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Delhi and you will find a "Full Body Scan" package priced between ₹8,000 and ₹40,000. It typically includes a whole-body CT or PET-CT, a battery of blood panels, and a chest…

Times Life

What Your Annual Blood Panel Misses After 50: Inflammation, Hormones, Thyroid and More

What the Standard Panel Actually TestsThe routine blood panel most Indian adults receive once a year checks a short list: complete blood count, fasting glucose, lipid profile, liver enzymes, kidney function, and sometimes thyroid-stimulating hormone. That covers acute infection, anaemia, gross organ damage, and surface-level cholesterol. It was designed to…

Times Life

8 Ways High AQI Pollution Is Slowly Damaging Your Lungs and Respiratory Health in India

Your Cilia Are Being ParalysedThe lungs' first line of defence is a carpet of microscopic hair-like structures called cilia, which beat rhythmically to sweep dust, bacteria, and debris up and out of the airways. PM2.5, particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometres, the dominant pollutant on high-AQI days across Delhi, Mumbai,…

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Why Indian Women Hit Menopause Earlier and Feel It Differently Than Western Women

The age gap is real, and it mattersThe average age of natural menopause in Indian women is 46.2 years, compared to 51 in the United States and most of Western Europe. That figure comes from a large-scale study published in the Journal of Midlife Health, drawing on data from women…

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No new strain of H1N1 identified, current surge part of seasonal influenza pattern: ICMR DG

The ICMR director general stated H1N1 infections are seasonal and not a new strain. Most cases are mild and self-limiting, requiring no widespread panic. Current circulating viruses align with seasonal patterns observed in recent years. Individuals at higher risk should exercise caution and seek medical advice. Routine hygiene and avoiding…

The Economic Times

Delhi H1N1 cases rise: What parents, senior citizens and children need to know about symptoms and precautions as swine flu infections surge past 1,777

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi: Delhi has recorded more than 1,777 H1N1 cases this year as seasonal influenza cases rise across the capital. Health officials have issued an advisory explaining symptoms, high-risk groups and precautions from swine flu.

The Economic Times

H1N1 cases are rising but no sign of new or more dangerous strain; experts urge caution, not panic

H1N1 influenza cases are rising in Delhi and North India currently. Experts advise precautions for high-risk individuals and children. There is no evidence of the virus becoming more virulent or dangerous. Most people recover with rest and fluids, while severe cases need medical attention. Seasonal flu vaccination is recommended for…

The Economic Times

H1N1 Cases Are Surging: 5 Things Nobody Tells You

A fever, cough and body ache can easily look like an ordinary seasonal illness. But when H1N1 cases begin rising across Delhi, one question naturally comes to mind: Is this something to fear? The answer is more reassuring than the headlines may suggest. Health authorities have said that no new…

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Indian Council of Medical Research says no new H1N1 strain detected; urges no panic

The Indian Council of Medical Research has confirmed no new H1N1 strain exists in India. Current circulating viruses belong to a known A/Missouri/11/2025 strain, which matches vaccine recommendations. Delhi has reported over 2,600 influenza cases, including 1,777 H1N1 cases recently. Health authorities are monitoring the situation and advising public hygiene…

The Economic Times

How Fruit Bats in Kerala Triggered India's 2018 Nipah Outbreak and What It Revealed About Zoonotic Spillover

The Kozhikode Cluster That Alarmed EpidemiologistsIn May 2018, seventeen people died in Kozhikode district within weeks of each other. The deaths came fast and with alarming symptoms: sudden fever, disorientation, and in several cases, acute encephalitis. The Kerala health department, working with the National Institute of Virology in Pune, confirmed…

Times Life

BHU secures 6 major research grants under ICMR scheme for high-impact biomedical innovation in Uttar Pradesh

Banaras Hindu University's medical institute received significant funding for six research projects. These initiatives focus on crucial national health priorities and advanced diagnostics. The grants will support extensive studies and laboratory analyses across multiple university departments. University leadership highlighted the commitment to research and patient care improvements. This development reflects…

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7 Ways to Eat Your Favourite Indian Rice, Roti and Curries Without Blood Sugar Spikes

1. Eat Your Vegetables and Protein Before the Rice or RotiThe sequence of what you eat matters more than most people realise. A 2015 study published in Diabetes Care by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine found that eating protein and vegetables before carbohydrates reduced post-meal glucose levels by up to…

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7 Gallbladder Disease Warning Signs Indians Confuse With Acidity and Indigestion Symptoms

The burning after a heavy meal that isn't what you thinkThat familiar burn after a plate of chole bhature or a late-night biryani gets blamed on acidity almost automatically. But gallbladder pain follows a different clock. It tends to arrive 30 minutes to two hours after eating, particularly after fatty…

The Economic Times

Make junk food costlier, tighten school canteen rules: Five steps ICMR suggests to curb childhood obesity

India faces a significant childhood obesity crisis with 41 million affected children. New government policies aim to curb unhealthy food marketing and improve school food options. Easy-to-understand food labels will help parents make informed choices for their families. Dedicated health taxes on unhealthy foods and beverages are also proposed. These…

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Gum Disease and Heart Disease: How Periodontal Bacteria Raise Your Cardiovascular Risk

The bacteria that leave your mouth and reach your arteriesBleeding gums are not just a dental inconvenience. When the tissue around your teeth is inflamed and ulcerated, which is what periodontal disease actually is, it creates an open wound the size of your palm, lining the inside of your mouth.…

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Indian scientists recreate key human placenta functions on a chip

Indian researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking "placenta-on-chip" technology, a lab-grown model replicating crucial functions of the human placenta. This innovative platform, developed by ICMR-NIRWoH and IIT Bombay, promises to unravel mysteries surrounding pregnancy, aid in understanding complications like gestational diabetes, and evaluate drug safety, potentially reducing reliance on animal testing.…

The Economic Times

Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they oversee

CDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade back, the organisation was recommended a benchmark of 1 inspector for every 50 manufacturing units. Yet, in end-2023, it carried a strength of barely 200 inspectors against a sanctioned strength…

The Economic Times

ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negative

A Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have tested negative. Health officials are implementing strict preventive measures. Surveillance is underway for those who came into contact with the patient. The district administration is ensuring…

The Economic Times

Sugarcane or Ganne Ka Juice Not Healthy: ICMR suggests avoiding soft drinks, fruit juices, tea, and coffee

Ganne Ka Juice Peene Ke Nuksaan: As heatwaves intensify, health experts caution against excessive sugarcane juice consumption due to its high sugar content. New ICMR guidelines recommend moderation for all sugary drinks, promoting whole fruits and healthier alternatives like buttermilk and lemon water instead.

The Economic Times

"India has scientific capability to emerge as global leader in health technologies": NITI Aayog's Gobardhan Das

India's largest biomedical event, 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry Connect', successfully took place in New Delhi. The Indian Council of Medical Research facilitated the transfer of 41 public health technologies to industry partners. This initiative aims to bring indigenous biomedical research to the public, strengthening India's healthcare sector and fostering…

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HPV vaccine rollout faces wild theories and real questions. The govt is unready for both

The recent launch of a nationwide vaccination programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer in teenage girls and women has been met with scepticism and doomsday predictions by a section of very vocal critics of vaccination on social media.

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Public money, private patents? Unravelling India’s opacity over its Covid vaccines

Public money, private patents: Unravelling India’s opacity over its Covid vaccines

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