ICMR releases 17 dietary guidelines, says 56.4% of disease burden in India due to unhealthy diets

The new guidelines recommend restricting salt intake, using oils and fat in moderation, doing proper exercise, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods. The new guidelines recommend restricting salt intake, using oils and fat in moderation, doing proper exercise, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods. Health Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and Nutrition | The Hindu

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Developing countries under pressure to accept One Health approach ahead of World Health Assembly

Critics of the proposed approach that ‘aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals, and ecosystems’ say it not only reinforces inequity but also undermines existing international obligations Critics of the proposed approach that ‘aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals, and ecosystems’ say it not only reinforces inequity…

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Digital Health Mission: K.C. General wins appreciation for linking highest number of health records during a month-long drive

The K.C. General hospital has linked 65,623 health records and generated 45,641 ‘Scan and Share’ tokens during the Digital Health Marathon conducted between February 7 and April 6 The K.C. General hospital has linked 65,623 health records and generated 45,641 ‘Scan and Share’ tokens during the Digital Health Marathon conducted between February 7 and April 6 Karnataka Health…

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Study shows impact of climate hazards on women, children

A study by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation says children exposed to climate hazards are more likely to be stunted, underweight, and more vulnerable to early pregnancies A study by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation says children exposed to climate hazards are more likely to be stunted, underweight, and more vulnerable to early pregnancies Health Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases,…

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Chennai hospital implants globally acclaimed heart valve to save septuagenarian’s life

Medical advancements enable hospitals to offer patients the assurance of safety and improved quality of life, says SRM Global Hospitals president Medical advancements enable hospitals to offer patients the assurance of safety and improved quality of life, says SRM Global Hospitals president Tamil Nadu Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and Nutrition | The Hindu

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Vaccines: lies, damned lies, and statistics

This week in health: the Covishield vaccine story, all about the new FLiRT variants, ICMR’s dietary guidelines and whether bird flu has the potential to turn into the next pandemic. This week in health: the Covishield vaccine story, all about the new FLiRT variants, ICMR’s dietary guidelines and whether bird flu has the potential to turn…

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