Thiruvananthapuram: Pakistan-made fairness creams, including popular brands Faiza and Goree, have been found to contain dangerously high levels of mercury during inspections conducted by the Kerala Drugs Control Department. The findings have raised serious concerns over the health risks posed by unregulated skin-whitening products being sold in the state. The action was taken as part…
New studies show sandalwood incense smoke releases fine particles and toxic chemicals linked to lung cancer and respiratory diseases Medical experts and recent scientific studies are raising alarms over the health risks of burning incense sticks, commonly used in homes and places of worship. Pulmonologists warn that the smoke and fragrance released from sandalwood incense…
New Delhi: A concerning trend of mass resignations by doctors from various AIIMS (All India Institutes of Medical Sciences) across the country is raising alarm bells. According to data shared by the government in Parliament, a significant number of doctors—429 in total—have resigned from 20 AIIMS facilities between 2022 and 2024. The primary reason cited…
A new study by researchers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has found that the ancient practice of blowing a conch shell, or shankh, may be more effective in easing the symptoms of sleep apnoea compared to deep breathing exercises. The findings, published in the journal ERJ Open Research, suggest that this simple, low-cost practice could be a…
New Delhi, July 22, 2025 – India is confronting a rapidly escalating cancer burden, with projections indicating a significant increase in cases by 2025. While the nation has witnessed remarkable strides in cancer treatment and research, the sheer scale of the challenge, coupled with disparities in healthcare access, continues to demand urgent attention. Medical scientists…
NEW DELHI, India – July 14, 2025 – In a pioneering move to combat India’s escalating obesity and non-communicable disease burden, the Union Health Ministry has ordered all central government institutions to install “oil and sugar boards” in their cafeterias and public spaces. These vivid posters will function as health warnings, similar to those found…
NEW DELHI– July 12, 2025 – India’s insurance regulator, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), has issued show-cause notices to eight prominent insurance companies following the discovery of irregularities in the processing and settlement of claims. The companies that received the notices include Niva Bupa, Star Health, Care Health, ManipalCigna, New India…
A new study has raised concerns about the regular consumption of chicken, one of the most widely consumed meats across the globe. According to researchers, eating more than 300 grams of chicken per week may increase the risk of gastrointestinal cancers, particularly in men. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, followed nearly 4,900…
Kozhikode, Kerala – A 39-year-old Nipah-positive patient, a native of Thachanattukara, who was receiving treatment at Perinthalmanna’s Moulana Hospital, has been successfully transferred to the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. The shift was carried out with extreme caution in a ventilator-equipped ambulance, and the patient has been admitted to the specialized Nipah ward at the medical…
In the past 24 hours, Kerala reported five COVID-19-related deaths, highlighting a concerning uptick in cases within the state. Currently, 2,007 individuals are undergoing treatment for COVID-19 across Kerala, making it the state with the highest active caseload in the country. Nationally, ten COVID-related deaths were reported during the same period. Of these, three occurred…
