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October 16, 2025 3:15 PM

Ayush Ministry, FSSAI release Ayurveda Aahara list to boost holistic nutrition, support startups

On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Ministry of Ayush and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) unveiled a comprehensive list of approved Ayurveda Aahara products, marking a significant step toward integrating traditional I...

October 14, 2025 11:05 PM

Morning coffee inspires breakthrough in detecting toxic dyes in food and water

A phenomenon as simple as a coffee stain on a table may hold the key to detecting dangerous toxins in food and water at extremely low concentrations. Scientists at Raman Research Institute (RRI), supported by the Department of Science and Technology,...

October 14, 2025 1:14 PM

How India Plans to Fix Its Vitamin D Problem: A Multi-faceted Approach

Vitamin D, scientifically known as calciferol, is essential for bone health, muscle strength, and a well-functioning immune system. Paradoxically, despite living in a sun rich country, India faces a widespread deficiency of this vital nutrient. Natio...

October 14, 2025 9:20 AM

Around 6,000 students in Malaysia infected with influenza, prompting school closures

Around 6,000 students in Malaysia have been infected with influenza and some schools have been closed for the safety of children and staff, an education ministry official said. "We already have extensive experience in dealing with infectious disea...

October 13, 2025 7:31 PM

Union Health Secretary launches CPR Awareness Week to empower citizens with lifesaving skills

In a major public health initiative, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched CPR Awareness Week 2025 on Monday to build mass awareness and community participation in lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. The campaign, ...

October 13, 2025 5:08 PM

WHO warns of surging levels of antibiotic resistance

One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections are resistant to antibiotic treatments, the World Health Organization said on Monday, calling for the medicines to be used more responsibly. Resistance to antibiotics rose in around 40% of samples...

October 13, 2025 4:52 PM

Tamil Nadu cancels licence of cough syrup manufacturer linked to deaths in Madhya Pradesh

The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department on Monday announced the cancellation of the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Coldrif cough syrup, which has been linked to the deaths of at least 22 children in Madhya Pradesh. The...

October 13, 2025 3:17 PM

International Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Honouring every story of courage and hope

October marks International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global initiative dedicated to one of the most pressing health challenges affecting women worldwide. The month-long campaign seeks to raise awareness, promote early detection, and support ...

October 12, 2025 4:18 PM

National strategy on ageing, mental health key to fight Alzheimer’s in India, say experts

India needs a national strategy on ageing and mental health to address the rising cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the country, according to health experts. In an editorial published in the Indian Journal of Public Health, experts from the Ministry...

October 10, 2025 5:27 PM

J.P. Nadda launches new features of Tele MANAS app on World Mental Health Day 2025

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday unveiled a series of new initiatives for the Tele MANAS app on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2025, aimed at expanding access to mental health services across India. ...

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