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US to ban cancer-linked Red Dye No 3 in cereal, candy, other foods
The move comes more than 30 years since the Food and Drug Administration prohibited the use of Red No. 3 in cosmetics after studies found tumors linked to the dye in lab rats
 "US to ban cancer-linked Red Dye No 3 in cereal, candy, other foods")
Investigation confirms bird flu as cause of cranes' death in Jaisalmer
On January 11, the bodies of six cranes were found in the pond area of Degrai Oran, followed by the discovery of two more dead cranes on January 12
 "Investigation confirms bird flu as cause of cranes' death in Jaisalmer")
Proposed obesity benchmark adds organ health, daily functionality metrics
The recommendation signals a long-awaited shift from a single imperfect metric toward a more personalised diagnosis
 "Proposed obesity benchmark adds organ health, daily functionality metrics")
Medtech sector seeks standard GST rate, export incentives in Budget
The scheme aims to refund to exporters the embedded central, state, and local duties and taxes paid on inputs that were so far not refunded or rebated
 "Medtech sector seeks standard GST rate, export incentives in Budget")
Mysterious disease claims two more lives in J&K's Rajouri, death toll 14
The 14 fatalities including 11 children and three elders in three families in the last 30 days have caused panic among the residents of Badhaal village of Koteranka Sub-division
 "Mysterious disease claims two more lives in J&K's Rajouri, death toll 14")
Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY scheme, signs MoU with Centre
The Centre's flagship health scheme will run in convergence with the state's Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (GJAY)
 "Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY scheme, signs MoU with Centre")
7 months after the BJP came to power, Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat scheme
The pact was signed in presence of Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and several other dignitaries
 "7 months after the BJP came to power, Odisha joins Ayushman Bharat scheme")
Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing
Realisation growth for Dr Lal PathLabs and Vijaya Diagnostic Centre is projected to remain flat compared to the previous year
 "Steady heartbeat of growth in diagnostics stock keeps sector pulsing")
Explained: How to protect yourself from norovirus, Covid-19, flu, and RSV
One way to protect yourself from all viruses: Wash your hands
 "Explained: How to protect yourself from norovirus, Covid-19, flu, and RSV")
HMPV is not new; stay calm and follow basic precautions, say experts
Fomer ICMR Director General Dr Balram Bhargava said India's robust preparedness towards HMPV is built on the extensive infrastructure and experience gained during the COVID-19 pandemic
 "HMPV is not new; stay calm and follow basic precautions, say experts")
Pondy reports first case of HMPV, child fully recovers and discharged
A three-year-old child who had been undergoing treatment for Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a private hospital for the past few days was discharged on Saturday.
 "Pondy reports first case of HMPV, child fully recovers and discharged")
9-month old tests positive for HMPV in Gujarat, cases rise to four in state
Two days back, an 80-year-old man tested positive for the viral infection in Ahmedabad. The patient, who has been suffering from asthma, is currently being treated at a private hospital
 "9-month old tests positive for HMPV in Gujarat, cases rise to four in state")
Animal transports banned in German state as foot-and-mouth disease detected
Authorities in Brandenburg state, which surrounds Berlin, said on Friday that a farmer found three of a 14-strong herd of water buffalo dead in Hoenow, just outside the capital's city limits
 "Animal transports banned in German state as foot-and-mouth disease detected")
10-month-old detected with HMPV, first case this season in Assam: Officials
The child is undergoing treatment at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh and is "stable" now, they said
Medtech industry expects regulatory body to reclassify more medical devices
CDSCO to initiate workshops; industry says step will bring regulatory uniformity
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Star Health aims to double bancassurance biz to Rs 2K cr in three years
The company currently has over 70 partners in the bancassurance business, including state-owned banks, private banks, and non-banking finance companies
 "Star Health aims to double bancassurance biz to Rs 2K cr in three years")
Govt lab confirms HMPV infection in 8-yr-old; cases in Gujarat rise to 3
The child, who is currently admitted to a private hospital in Himmatnagar town, had been considered a suspected HMPV case until now
USC seeks Indian collaborations to address healthcare challenges
India's efficient research systems and diverse population offer valuable opportunities for conducting impactful clinical trials
First HMPV case in elderly reported in India amid China's recent surge
The patient, an 80-year-old man in Gujarat, is infected with virus. He has no travel history abroad, say officials
US 'notorious markets' report warns of risks from online pharmacies
The report also singled out 19 countries over concerns about counterfeit or pirated products
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