Health
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National Valve Registry Launched: India Builds First Database to Improve Cardiac Care Standards
India has introduced a first-of-its-kind national registry of heart-valve interventions, which is one giant step towards generating country-specific data for heart diseases in India. ... -
Barium-Based Firecracker Formulations Undergo Fresh Testing Ahead of Upcoming Festive Season
As the festive season nears, the decades-old debate in India on “green crackers” is back again. The government has informed the Supreme Court that ... -
Nationwide Analogue Paneer Ban: FSSAI Steps Up Enforcement Action Across States
The authorities in India responsible for regulating food safety are taking steps against analogue paneer, with various states having already introduced regulations and FSSAI ... -
Snakebite Now a Notifiable Disease in Maharashtra: Mandatory Hospital Reporting Rules Explained
According to the Maharashtra government, the notification of snake bites has been made as a notifiable disease in the state, which means that it ... -
CAG Audit Flags Drinking Water Quality Issues at Major Indian Railway Stations: Ministry Orders Action
An audit carried out recently by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has revealed issues regarding drinking water quality as well as ... -
Supreme Court Questions FSSAI Delay on Front-of-Pack Health Warning Labels: What It Means for Consumers
In effect, the Supreme Court has made the debate surrounding the front-of-pack labeling scheme for foods with high quantities of sugar, salt and saturated ... -
Tracking India’s Nursing Workforce: Why the Nurses Registration and Tracking System Matters
While discussions of healthcare in India usually revolve around the number of hospitals, doctors, medical colleges and beds, one of the critical components of ... -
Typhoid Spike During Monsoon: Essential Symptoms, Prevention Tips, and Water Safety Precautions
Monsoon season is a refreshing time after a hot summer, but it increases the possibility of developing some water-borne infections such as typhoid infection. ... -
Novo Nordisk Launches Weekly Insulin Awiqli in India: Benefits, Dosage and Eligibility Explained
A new landmark has been created by India in its battle against diabetes with the advent of the first once-a-week basal insulin called Awiqli ... -
Can Sleeping in a Parked Car With the AC Running Be Fatal? Risks, Causes and Safety Tips Explained
After several tragic incidents involving people found unconscious or dead inside parked vehicles, many are asking the same question: Can sleeping in a parked ...
