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ICMR calls for avoiding protein supplements, issues guidelines

The Indian Council of Medical Research has called for avoiding protein supplements for building body mass and has recommended restricting salt intake, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods and......

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved on Wednesday said it was not making any "false advertisements or propaganda" regarding its products, and said it would not object if the Supreme Court were to......

One-third of Indians, including children, have fatty liver, says AIIMS study

A recent AIIMS study, which analysed published reports on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in India, states that over one-third (38 per cent) of Indians have fatty liver or non-alcoholic fatty......

The protector of women from breast cancer

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland.' 'I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.' IMAGE: Dr Raghu Ram......

Unplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains: Experts to PM

A group of public health experts, including doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences and members from the national taskforce on COVID-19, have said that mass, indiscriminate and......

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

This venture will also mark Stepathlon’s entry into the business to consumer space. After launching his apparel line under the Wrogn brand name and investing in FC Goa in the (football)......

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

For the past few years, the Centre for Science and Environment has tested pesticides in bottled water and then colas, then trans-fats in edible oil, antibiotics in honey and, most recently,......

Anti-obesity drug may be banned

Over 20 drug companies marketing anti-obesity drug sibutramine under a variety of brand names are likely to soon face a ban on selling the medicine. The apex drug regulator, Drugs Controller......

NRI doctor moots tax sops for the healthy in UK

Slim, healthy people and mothers who breastfeed should be given tax credits to encourage a healthier lifestyle, an Indian-born doctor based in the United Kingdom has said. And at the same time, fat......

MSD Pharma eyes slot among top five firms

MSD Pharmaceuticals, the wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based multinational drug company Merck, has chartered an ambitious growth plan to emerge as one of the top five pharmaceutical companies in......

'I am a bit foolhardy and that's what holds me in good stead'

'All love stories are great and, within other stories, there are always love stories. You will very rarely find movies with only male or only female characters.' 'Most of my discussions happen......

Review: The Big C is a must watch

There's really no reason why one should not watch The Big C, says Paloma Sharma. What if all you had was a year to live? Would you be angry? Sad? What you do before you're gone? What would you......

Rekha: The divine diva

Dinesh RahejaIt was the premiere of Sawan Bhadon (Navin Nischol, Ranjeet) at Mumbai's Novelty cinema in September 1970. Slack-jawed shock jolted the guests as they caught sight of the film's......

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a Lays ad.......

Army Launches Operation Olympic Medal

Call it an emergency rescue by the Indian Army.Tired of a sports infrastructure that has onlymanaged three medals in the last six Olympics, the Army has launched Operation Olympicsto winlaurels for......

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ICMR calls for avoiding protein supplements, issues guidelines

Not making false ads, give us death sentence if found guilty: Patanjali

One-third of Indians, including children, have fatty liver, says AIIMS study

The protector of women from breast cancer

Unplanned vaccination can promote mutant strains: Experts to PM

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

Anti-obesity drug may be banned

NRI doctor moots tax sops for the healthy in UK

MSD Pharma eyes slot among top five firms

'I am a bit foolhardy and that's what holds me in good stead'

Review: The Big C is a must watch

Rekha: The divine diva

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Army Launches Operation Olympic Medal

Army Launches Operation Olympic Medal

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