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Ayush Services Must Focus On People's Needs: Union Minister
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav has emphasised the need for coordinated efforts by the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to expand the reach and impact of Ayush systems, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.
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Taking Diabetes Medicine But Sugar Still Spikes? Here Is Why
If you are on diabetes medication but your blood sugar is still spiking, then you need to know why. Dr Akshay Chugh explains the reasons behind why this may be happening and tips to control it.
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Karnataka To Discuss New Guidelines On Online Medicine Sales, Pricing
Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader on Monday said the state government was adopting a two-pronged approach to strengthen inspections and enforcement in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, amid complaints regarding expired medicines, mislabelling, and exorbitant prices.
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Andhra Student Dies After Taking Anti-Malaria Tablet, Over 50 Hospitalised
Chloroquine is an antiparasitic medication that treats malaria by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite
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Ex-UK Doctor Praises Indian Healthcare After Getting Medicine For Sick Husband At 10 PM: 'It's A Blessing'
Ex-NHS doctor praises India's easy medicine access, contrasting it with the UK's complex healthcare system.
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Ahmedabad Crime Branch Busts Interstate Fake Blood Pressure Medicine Racket
Three key operatives linked to distribution channels across Ahmedabad and Lucknow have been arrested following a targeted crackdown.
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Not Just Antibiotics: Study Says Everyday Medicines Leave A 'Long-Lasting Fingerprint' On Your Gut
Antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid-reducing medicines and benzodiazepines were seen causing significant microbial changes. In some cases, these "fingerprints" could still be detected years after people had stopped taking the medicines.
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Throat Infection Care: Doctors Explain How To Reduce Body Heat After Taking Multiple Medications
Dr Ajay Agarwal, Dr Monica Mahajan and Dr Chaithra H explain how to reduce medicine-induced body heat after a throat infection. Here are doctor-approved strategies to keep your body temperature well-regulated as you recover.
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Government Mandates Disclosure Of Sterilisation Facility Licence Number On Medical Device Labels
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated medical device manufacturers that outsource sterilisation to disclose the licence number of the facility carrying out the process on the labels of their devices.
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Delhi Warns Pharmacies Over 'Up To 80% Off' Ads, Says Discounts Must Be Genuine
The department, however, made it clear that selling medicines below the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is permitted. Its objection is to vague or exaggerated advertisements that could mislead customers about the discount actually available.
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Karnataka Health Minister Appeals Public To Help Expose Fake Medicine Networks, Offers Cash Rewards
Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader on Thursday appealed to the public to share information about the supply and sale of spurious and fake medicines, announcing cash rewards of Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 for credible inputs that help authorities uncover such networks.
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Fake Medicines In ICUs? Raids Near Bengaluru Uncover Massive Racket
Officials reportedly seized fake and spurious medicines worth more than Rs 5 crore from an unlicensed manufacturing unit.
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Pilots And Flight Attendants Face Higher Risk Of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths: Study
Researchers say repeated exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitude may be an important occupational health concern and have called for consideration of stronger radiation protections for aircrew.
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Called 'Nature's Ozempic', This Ancient Ayurvedic Ingredient Is Suddenly Everywhere
Berberine is trending globally for weight management and blood sugar regulation from traditional Ayurvedic roots.
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FSSAI Trains Food Businesses On Labelling, Advertising Rules Amid Scrutiny Over Food Warnings
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it conducted a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling.
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Ayush Services Must Focus On People's Needs: Union Minister
Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav has emphasised the need for coordinated efforts by the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to expand the reach and impact of Ayush systems, according to an official statement released on Wednesday.
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Taking Diabetes Medicine But Sugar Still Spikes? Here Is Why
If you are on diabetes medication but your blood sugar is still spiking, then you need to know why. Dr Akshay Chugh explains the reasons behind why this may be happening and tips to control it.
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Karnataka To Discuss New Guidelines On Online Medicine Sales, Pricing
Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister U.T. Khader on Monday said the state government was adopting a two-pronged approach to strengthen inspections and enforcement in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, amid complaints regarding expired medicines, mislabelling, and exorbitant prices.
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Andhra Student Dies After Taking Anti-Malaria Tablet, Over 50 Hospitalised
Chloroquine is an antiparasitic medication that treats malaria by increasing the levels of heme in the blood, a substance toxic to the malarial parasite
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Ex-UK Doctor Praises Indian Healthcare After Getting Medicine For Sick Husband At 10 PM: 'It's A Blessing'
Ex-NHS doctor praises India's easy medicine access, contrasting it with the UK's complex healthcare system.
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Ahmedabad Crime Branch Busts Interstate Fake Blood Pressure Medicine Racket
Three key operatives linked to distribution channels across Ahmedabad and Lucknow have been arrested following a targeted crackdown.
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Not Just Antibiotics: Study Says Everyday Medicines Leave A 'Long-Lasting Fingerprint' On Your Gut
Antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid-reducing medicines and benzodiazepines were seen causing significant microbial changes. In some cases, these "fingerprints" could still be detected years after people had stopped taking the medicines.
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Throat Infection Care: Doctors Explain How To Reduce Body Heat After Taking Multiple Medications
Dr Ajay Agarwal, Dr Monica Mahajan and Dr Chaithra H explain how to reduce medicine-induced body heat after a throat infection. Here are doctor-approved strategies to keep your body temperature well-regulated as you recover.
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Government Mandates Disclosure Of Sterilisation Facility Licence Number On Medical Device Labels
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated medical device manufacturers that outsource sterilisation to disclose the licence number of the facility carrying out the process on the labels of their devices.
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Delhi Warns Pharmacies Over 'Up To 80% Off' Ads, Says Discounts Must Be Genuine
The department, however, made it clear that selling medicines below the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) is permitted. Its objection is to vague or exaggerated advertisements that could mislead customers about the discount actually available.
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Karnataka Health Minister Appeals Public To Help Expose Fake Medicine Networks, Offers Cash Rewards
Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader on Thursday appealed to the public to share information about the supply and sale of spurious and fake medicines, announcing cash rewards of Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 for credible inputs that help authorities uncover such networks.
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Fake Medicines In ICUs? Raids Near Bengaluru Uncover Massive Racket
Officials reportedly seized fake and spurious medicines worth more than Rs 5 crore from an unlicensed manufacturing unit.
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Pilots And Flight Attendants Face Higher Risk Of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths: Study
Researchers say repeated exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitude may be an important occupational health concern and have called for consideration of stronger radiation protections for aircrew.
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Called 'Nature's Ozempic', This Ancient Ayurvedic Ingredient Is Suddenly Everywhere
Berberine is trending globally for weight management and blood sugar regulation from traditional Ayurvedic roots.
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FSSAI Trains Food Businesses On Labelling, Advertising Rules Amid Scrutiny Over Food Warnings
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said that it conducted a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling.
