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Akshay Naik 27 October 2023
The benefits of insoluble fibre, for bowel regularity and overall health, have been known and highly praised by health professionals. New research now suggests even more reasons to prioritise fibre in our regular diet.    Published in Nutrients, this new study from the University of...

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IANS 26 October 2023
After US-based non-profit group Consumer Reports alleged it detected a "concerning" amount of lead and cadmium in popular chocolate brands during tests, the National Confectioners Association (NCA) has said that "chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat".   Consumer Reports tested 48...

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Akshay Naik 20 October 2023
Investigating the biological mechanisms brought about by calorie restriction, a new study from researchers at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that a moderate reduction in calorie intake can improve muscle health and activate biological pathways important for good...

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IANS 12 October 2023
The Supreme Court has imposed a cost of Rs65 lakh on the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd for raking up an issue relating to payment of monthly tariff due to private firms.   A bench of justices SK Kaul, Sudhanshu Dhulia. and Aravind Kumar directed the public sector undertaking to...

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Akshay Naik 11 October 2023
Resistant starch is a non-digestible fibre that ferments in the large intestine. Consumption of such starch has been previously shown to have a positive effect on metabolism, in animal studies. New research now indicates that resistant starch, while positively affecting metabolism, could also...

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Akshay Naik 05 October 2023
Ginger has been used for its exceptional medicinal value to treat many common ailments such as headaches, coughs and colds. Now, a new study indicates that using ginger, as a natural supplement, might prove beneficial in addressing inflammation and symptoms for people with various autoimmune...

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Anna Maria Barry-Jester (ProPublica) 05 October 2023
This story was originally published by ProPublica.   Ever since he was a medical student, Dr. Neil Martinson has confronted the horrors of tuberculosis, the world’s oldest and deadliest pandemic. For more than 30 years, patients have streamed into the South African clinics where he...

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IANS 04 October 2023
At least 25 patients lost their lives in just 24 hours due to various reasons at the government-run Mayo Hospital in Nagpur, sparking fresh questions on the well-being of the state's health system, here on Wednesday.   Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP (member of Parliament) Supriya...

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IANS 04 October 2023
In a significant development, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of the unusually high number of deaths in government-run hospitals in Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts of Maharashtra.   A division bench comprising chief justice DK Upadhyay and...

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IANS 03 October 2023
In a shocking development, at least 24 persons, including 12 infants, have died in the past 24 hours at a government hospital Nanded (Maharashtra), triggering strong reactions from the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), here on Monday.   According to officials, among the dead are at...

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IANS 03 October 2023
Barely 24 hours after the Nanded tragedy, at least another 8 patients, including 2 infants, perished in a government hospital in Ghati in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinaghar (ex-Aurangabad) district, sparking a fresh political furore.   Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad...

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Debbie Cenziper (ProPublica)  and   Michael D Sallah (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) 29 September 2023
This story was originally published by ProPublica.   Millions of people in the United States and around the world were affected by the June 2021 recall of Philips Respironics ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines. ProPublica and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported on how the...

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IANS 27 September 2023
Covid booster shot 'almost' sent me to hospital, said billionaire Elon Musk, questioning vaccine efficacy.   In a post on X, Musk reposted a video on reports of vaccine effectiveness, and captioned it as "Have you heard disinformation?".   The Tesla founder said he believes in...

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Akshay Naik 26 September 2023
Popular belief and traditional psychological theory has held that suppressing negative or unwanted thoughts and bottling up your feelings or emotions can be mentally unhealthy. However, new research now contradicts this belief, with a finding that it may actually be beneficial to suppress...

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Akshay Naik 21 September 2023
Almonds are known for their health benefits as they are packed with protein and are rich in healthy fats. This has deterred many from consuming them for fear of gaining weight. But now, new research indicates that almonds can actually help you shed weight.   Published in the journal...

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IANS 06 September 2023
Drug controller general of India (DCGI) Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi has issued an advisory to discontinue the use of antacid Digene Gel manufactured by drugmaker Abbott India at its Goa unit.   The DCGI has issued the advisory following a compliant on 9th August alleging that one bottle...

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IANS 05 September 2023
About 15-20 per cent spinal injuries in India occur due to road accidents, which can be effectively managed by minimally invasive surgeries, said an orthopaedic surgeon on Monday ahead of the World Spinal Cord Injury Day.   World Spinal Cord Injury Day is observed on September 5...

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Moneylife Digital Team 30 August 2023
It is common to treat symptoms of heartburn, indigestion and other related conditions with acid reflux medications. However, ConsumerAffairs.com reports that a new study has found possible links between these medications and cognitive disorders, such as dementia.    Acid reflux...

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IANS 17 August 2023
In its performance audit report on the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) revealed that beneficiaries paid money for treatment, despite the scheme intending to provide cashless services.   The AB-PMJAY...

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Akshay Naik 28 July 2023
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundantly found in fish and fish oil supplements, play an important protective role in long-term lung health, as new evidence from a large multi-faceted study in healthy adults indicates.   Funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI),...

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