Handheld X-Ray an Indigenous device to Boost TB Screening and Early Detection

17 Oct 2024

In a breakthrough for public health, India has developed an indigenous handheld X-ray device aimed at enhancing tuberculosis (TB) screening efforts. This innovation, led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, is expected to significantly improve early detection and treatment of TB, a disease...

For First Time In India, Kerala Releases Guidelines For Treatment Of Amoebic Meningoencephalitis

21 Jul 2024

The health department of southern state Kerala releases a special guideline for the treatment of rare disease amoebic meningoencephalitis. Thus, becoming a first state of India to do so. These guidelines were issued by state's health minister Veena George. These technical guidelines are focused on containing, diagnosing and curing the...

ICMR Warns of Misleading Labels on Packaged Foods: ‘Minimal Actual Fruit Pulp, Supplemented with Added Sugar’

04 Jun 2024

Encouraging people to scrutinize food labels thoroughly and make informed choices, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently cautioned that the information presented on them could be deceptive. "Health claims on packaged foods are designed to attract consumers' attention and persuade them that the product is healthy. Despite strict...

ICMR Advices To Avoid Tea-Coffee Before And After Meals | Here’s Why

14 May 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recently issued 17 dietary guidelines aimed at promoting a balanced and diverse diet, along with a healthy lifestyle. One guideline, developed by the ICMR in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), recommends moderate consumption of tea and coffee. Given the...

5 Covid deaths in India, 335 fresh cases reported and over 1,700 active cases

18 Dec 2023

According to the Union Health Ministry, 335 new Covid-19 infections were reported in India on Sunday, bringing the total number of active cases to 1,701. According to data from the Health Ministry, five deaths were reported: four in Kerala alone, where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was found, and one in...

Covid-19’s new subvariant, no need to worry: Kerala Health Minster

17 Dec 2023

The Covid-19 sub-variant JN.1, which has been found in the state, is not a reason for alarm, according to Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Sunday. A senior official from the Indian Council of Medical Research stated on Saturday that the new case was found as a result of the...

Covid vaccination didn’t raise the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults: Govt

08 Dec 2023

The government told Parliament on Friday that a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found that young adults in India who received the COVID-19 vaccination did not have an increased risk of sudden, unexplained death. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya responded in writing to a question posed in...

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Handheld X-Ray an Indigenous device to Boost TB Screening and Early Detection

For First Time In India, Kerala Releases Guidelines For Treatment Of Amoebic Meningoencephalitis

ICMR Warns of Misleading Labels on Packaged Foods: ‘Minimal Actual Fruit Pulp, Supplemented with Added Sugar’

ICMR Advices To Avoid Tea-Coffee Before And After Meals | Here’s Why

5 Covid deaths in India, 335 fresh cases reported and over 1,700 active cases

Covid-19’s new subvariant, no need to worry: Kerala Health Minster

Covid vaccination didn’t raise the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults: Govt

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