NEW DELHI: Drug makers Glenmark, Sun Pharma and Zydus are recalling products in the US for manufacturing issues, the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) said in its latest Enforcement Report. As per the...

KOLLAM: Dally Fernandes (name changed) has been using Semaglutide for the past six months to manage her weight. She believes the medication has helped her shed a significant amount of fat, and overall body...

The guidelines are intended for use by health-care professionals in first- and second-level facilities, including emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. Policymakers, health planners, academic institutions, and civil society organisations can also use them to...

NEW DELHI: The Press Council of India (PCI) has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking ‘specific comments’ on advertisements appearing in newspapers that promote products high in fat, sugar, and salt foods (HFSS),...

The researchers said that there have been concerns regarding the drugs’ cardiovascular side effects, and that data in this aspect is unclear. They added that those with existing heart conditions should discuss the side...

Prevention strategies Preventing young-onset diabetes requires a holistic approach.  Mindful eating: Dietary management should focus on mindful eating — being fully present during meals, paying attention to portion sizes, and making conscious food choices....

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The medical fraternity of Kerala has expressed strong concern over instances of childbirth taking place at home in the state and has called for strong legislation to be enacted against such criminal practices....

Key findings of the study published in the latest edition of The Lancet (Online first) suggests that children of mothers with diabetes during pregnancy are 28% more likely to have a neurodevelopmental disorder. Risks...

Alcohol metabolism is the process by which the body breaks down and eliminates alcohol. When alcohol breaks down, its first byproduct is acetaldehyde, a chemical that is itself classified as a carcinogen. Researchers have found that...

These challenges are aggravated by urban-rural health disparities. Rural populations suffer from poor infrastructure, limited access to specialists, and understaffed facilities. More than 70% of rural Community Health Centres (CHCs) lack essential specialists—83% without...

Only those who are educated about health topics are  better equipped to make decisions about prenatal care, nutrition, and early childhood development. We must develop a global population that is educated about health. Secondly,...

Synthetic GLP1 used in obesity treatment can have a range of side effects, which vary depending on the medication. Orlistat commonly causes gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, flatulence, and bloating, with more serious risks...

Menopause-related health problems, both physical and mental, have become a pressing issue for women at the transformative age worldwide. Modern lifestyle diseases exacerbate these conditions, making menopause even more challenging for many women. Hot...

Moreover, FSSAI has systematically reduced trans-fat content in a phased manner, achieving a ≤2% cap on industrially produced trans fats by 2022. He also said that FSSAI has launched the Eat Right Movement to...

Inherited or genetic heart disorders, mostly known as Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in medical term, is a condition affecting the left ventricle, the main pumping chamber of the heart. This condition, by which the walls...