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A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has raised concerns about the popular zero-calorie sweetener sucralose. The research found that sucralose may disrupt brain signals related to hunger, especially in people with obesity. The findings were recently published in the journal Nature Metabolism. What Did the Study Find? Researchers studied how […]

The Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is taking major steps to promote Unani medicine and integrate it with modern healthcare systems. Through focused research, quality control, and institutional development, India is aiming to make Unani medicine more accessible, evidence-based, and globally recognized. Key Institutions Supporting Unani Medicine To strengthen education and research in the […]

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched an important awareness initiative — the Red Line Campaign — to curb the misuse of antibiotics and tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India. This nationwide campaign urges people not to use medicines marked with a red vertical line, such as antibiotics, without a valid doctor’s prescription. […]

The Union Ministry of Health recently shared important updates about the availability of doctors in India, the doctor-population ratio, and the steps being taken to improve medical education and rural healthcare access. This data was presented in Parliament by the Minister of State for Health. Total Number of Doctors in India India currently has: Assuming […]

The Haryana Government has recently issued a new directive requiring pregnant women to register with local ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives) before availing of free ultrasound services. While the intention behind this move is positive, the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Haryana Chapter, has raised several ethical, legal, and practical concerns. Why the Order Was Introduced The […]

In a major move to improve transparency and fairness in hospital billing, the Central Government is set to roll out a standardized billing format for all hospitals, nursing homes, and diagnostic centers across India. This new format, developed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in collaboration with the Union Health Ministry, aims to make […]