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Almonds aid in weight loss, improve cardiometabolic health, shows study

Researchers showed that when energy-restricted diets were supplemented with Californian almonds or carbohydrate-rich snacks, both diets successfully lowered body weight by roughly 7kg

Centre, ICMR in talks with Serum Institute of India over Nipah antibody

India may not immediately import Australian drug

Healthcare experts laud G20 Delhi declaration for 3 health priorities

Dr Girdhar Gyani, Director General of the AHPI said declaration demonstrates collective resolve to strengthen our healthcare systems and make them safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable

Unhealthy snacks raise risk of strokes and cardiovascular disease: Study

With unhealthy snacks, 25 per cent of people nullify the positive effects of healthy meals, increasing their risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease

New treatment: NMC regulations, albeit diluted, likely to be back soon

Agarwal adds that at a CME the speaking doctor is merely sharing his experience of using a particular molecule; never does he mention a particular brand

Scrub Typhus: Causes, remedies and how to be safe from this fatal illness

Scrub typhus is caused by a bacteria, Orientia Tsutsugamushi, and is an infectious illness. People with severe illness may develop organ failure and bleeding, according to doctors

Nipah virus update: Schools, colleges shut in Kozhikode till Sept 17

The Kerala Health Department issued a health alert after two 'unnatural' deaths because of fever were reported at a private hospital in the Kozhikode district amid rising cases of Nipah virus

Health ministry plans drug licensing changes to ensure drug safety

Proposals aim to standardise drug manufacturing practices after a few Indian medicines were flagged as 'substandard' by the WHO

Nipah virus: All you need to know about symptoms, diagnosis and prevention

Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) is a potentially fatal complication of Nipah virus. Patients with breathing complications are more likely to transmit the virus than those without

Kerala on alert after 2 suspected Nipah deaths in Kozhikode district

State starts contact tracing, sends samples of people with disease's symptoms to Pune virology institute

G20 Summit 2023: India may take the lead to achieve G20 health goals

G20 nations have also prioritised tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through research and development, infection prevention and control

After drive against spurious drugs, DCGI collating data on pharma plants

The DCGI, in a letter dated September 4, has instructed state drug controllers to obtain the details from the firms under their jurisdiction

To tackle antimicrobial resistance a global One Health approach is needed

India was one of the first few countries to develop a comprehensive national plan to manage the misuse of antimicrobials

Cancer cases up 79% among under-50 in past 30 years, reveals study

In 2022, India recorded around 146,000 cancer cases, and projections indicate that this number is set to rise to 157,000 by 2025

India's Covid vax rate falls 75% since Apr as US, UK ready for another shot

In recent weeks, over 70 per cent of India's current vaccinations have been adminis­tered to people in the age group of 45-60 years

Torrent Pharma gears up to buyout Cipla promoters, approach PE funding

Torrent Pharma might pay a total of Rs 60,000 crore (around $7.2 billion) for a 59.47 per cent stake in the 88-year-old pharmaceutical company

New Covid-19 variants causing global surges, but severity of infection down

In Southeast Asia, Thailand recorded highest number of fresh infections, followed by India where cases increased 2%

England's NHS introduces 7-minute 'under the skin' cancer treatment

This new method allows cancer patients to receive the immunotherapy drug 'Atezolizumab' through an injection, as opposed to intravenous administration which can take up to an hour

Obesity on rise among rural families in Telangana: ICRISAT research

People are also eating more sugary packaged foods because they are easily available in stores and have a longer shelf life than healthy fruits and vegetables, the study said

Early heart attacks and strokes are connected with unhealthy traits: Study

It is estimated that up to 31 per per cent of people globally have metabolic syndrome