India's Health Ministry has proposed amending blood product testing rules to eliminate duplicate viral tests and align with global standards. The draft allows only one round of testing for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV in plasma pools, reducing compliance burden while ensuring safety. Public and industry feedback is invited.
Over 7,700 food adulteration complaints were reported in 2024-25, with nearly 6,000 resolved, the government informed. Filed via FSSAI's Food Safety Connect portal, complaints are reviewed by designated officers and food businesses. Inspections, risk-based monitoring, and enforcement ensure compliance with food safety standards, safeguarding consumers and enabling timely regulation.
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Amravati Super Speciality Hospital, under Ayushman Bharat and Mahatma Phule schemes, has provided 44,000+ free treatments this year, including 69 kidney transplants, 15,000+ dialysis sessions, and 5,000 chemotherapy treatments. Patients save lakhs of rupees, praising PM Narendra Modi and doctors. The hospital's work has won awards and set a benchmark in government healthcare.
Glaucoma, often called the silent thief of sight, has become a major public health concern in India, affecting nearly 12 million people. Experts warn that about 90% of cases remain undiagnosed due to the absence of early symptoms. Regular eye check-ups, especially after age 40, are crucial to detect and slow the disease and prevent permanent vision loss.
CDSCO has issued an advisory warning pharmaceutical companies from advertising about GLP-1 and other prescription weight-loss drugs either directly or indirectly. It said ads that exaggerate therapeutic efficacy, suggest/guarantee weight-loss, downplay lifestyle changes or induce demand for pharmacological therapy, are "misleading". Such ads may invite regulatory action, the drug regulator added.
Rubbing beetroot ice cubes on your face might feel refreshing, but expecting spotless, glowing skin overnight is unrealistic. Beetroot contains antioxidants and vitamin C that support skin health, yet there's no solid evidence that frozen beetroot treatments dramatically transform complexion, says Dr Rashi. Viral beauty hacks often exaggerate benefits beyond what science currently supports.
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On World Kidney Day, doctors say urine can reveal early kidney warning signs. Dr Navinath M, renal transplant physician, says healthy urine is pale yellow, but dark, red, brown, or persistently frothy urine may indicate dehydration, infections, kidney stones, or kidney disease. He advises seeking medical tests if unusual urine colour or texture continues.
A study at Osmania Hospital found that 40% of patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown origin had a history of taking unlicensed alternative medicines such as powders and bhasmas. Doctors say some of these formulations may contain heavy metals that silently damage the kidneys over several years, with symptoms appearing only after most kidney function is lost.
Colorectal cancer, India’s fourth most common cancer, is rising due to poor awareness, lifestyle changes, and delayed screening. Doctors stress it is a “preventable tragedy,” as early detection and removal of polyps can stop cancer before it begins. With younger patients increasingly affected, experts urge routine screening after 45, attention to warning signs, and fibre-rich diets.
Cucumber slices may keep you refreshed, but they won't melt kidney stones away. These stones are solid mineral deposits that cannot dissolve simply from eating cucumbers, explains Dr. Ganesh. While the vegetable's high water content may support hydration and kidney health, viral claims portraying it as a stone-removing remedy are misleading and unsupported by medical evidence.
