Raising concerns over food adulteration and the effectiveness of food safety enforcement in India, the Supreme Court of India has asked the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to explain why a nationwide performance audit of the country's food safety
Dr. Nandish Kumar Jeevangi, Sr Consultant, Medical oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Kalaburagi. The human esophagus is a masterpiece of muscular coordination, a hollow, ten inch conduit that serves as the vital link between the external world and our internal chemistry. In a healthy body, a series of rhythmic contractions
A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that a large section of India’s population continues to consume cereals far beyond recommended levels while neglecting other essential food groups such as fruits, vegetables, pulses, proteins, and dairy products. According to the
First Marketing Authorization secured by Venus Remedies for Plerixafor in any market Advances the company's shift into higher value specialty injectables across regulated markets Plerixafor is a stem cell mobilization therapy used in autologous transplantation for multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma Venus Remedies Limited (NSE:
A 5-year-old German Shepherd, on the verge of death and already advised euthanasia, was brought to The Small Animal Clinic, Pune, in a critical condition with severe kidney failure. Just when hope was fading, timely treatment helped revive him, saving his life, avoiding euthanasia and
In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at KIMS Hospital, Seethammadhara, successfully saved the life of a 62-year-old woman who suffered three episodes of cardiac arrest during her treatment. The rare success was made possible through timely emergency care, constant vigilance by ICU specialists, and coordinated
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar Consultant- Internal medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, A bowl of fresh salad implies clean eating for most, but the journey from farm to plate tells another story. It goes beyond concerns of cleanliness to the hidden realities of pesticides and insecticides used to protect crops from
Ms. Veena V, Chief Clinical Dietician & HOD - Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Aster Whitefield Hospital As cancer care becomes more personalised, nutrition must follow the same path. Ms. Veena V'smessage is clear: skip the fear-based food rules, nourish the body adequately, and trust
Dr. Basavaraj S Kumbar, Consultant- Internal medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital Abdominal pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor, yet it is also one of themost ignored symptoms. Many people dismiss the condition because they believe it will resolveitself after experiencing acidity
Dr. Girish Godbole, Director & Senior Consultant – Interventional Cardiology, KIMS Hospitals, Electronic City, Bengaluru A heart attack is a serious health concern, and if frequently fatal. It is critical to allow theheart to heal well, and also to prevent recurrences.Some general principles apply: Moderation is key.
