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Entero Healthcare starts HealthEdge platform for retail chemists

Entero Healthcare Solutions Ltd., a healthcare product distribution platform to help retail chemists compete with new age pharma retailers and quick commerce firms, has announced the introduction of ‘HealthEdge’ programme in India eyeing to boost their revenue. “This strategic move would accelerate the digital transformation of retail chemists, equipping them with cutting-edge tools to enhance business efficiency, profitability, customer engagement …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Government keen to accelerate growth of India’s nutraceuticals sector

The Hindu

The government of India is keen to provide the necessary help to the country’s nutraceuticals sector, which is faced with multiple challenges in the exports and procurement, to achieve its full potential said Subrata Gupta, Secretary, Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries on Wednesday. India’s share, estimated at around $8 billion, highlights the sector’s vast potential for growth particularly in …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why gut health and probiotics are taking centre stage in India

Live Mint

A demanding job that involved constant travel, long working hours, and a toxic work culture took a toll on 34-year-old Akshara Rawat’s health, a talent acquisition manager, from Dubai. Rawat echoes this sentiment and her experience advises consideration of bio-individuality: “everyone’s unique needs and responses require personalized approaches to gut health". Instead of temporary medication-based fixes, Sova offers permanent, personalized …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Trump threatens tariffs for not getting Greenland — which may hit Ozempic and Lego: report

Raw Story

President-elect Donald Trump has now threatened to “tariff Denmark at a very high level” as retaliation for the country not surrendering the autonomous territory of Greenland to become part of the United States — a measure that could have profound consequences on a surprising range of goods Americans buy, reported The New York Times on Wednesday. "Denmark, which has a …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Food Is Medicine: the inextricable link between food and health

Salon

In the 1960s, Dr. Jack Geiger and a group of health professionals started a community health center in the Mississippi Delta, where children were dying from infectious diarrhea and malnutrition. As the World Health Organization notes: “Unhealthy diet is one of the leading risks for the global burden of disease, mainly for noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

How healthy is Ranveer Singh’s protein bar? Fitness coach warns followers, netizens say ‘actor unhealthy for society’

Live Mint

Ranveer Singh recently stepped into the business world, following the footsteps of his wife Deepika Padukone. Soon after the launch of protein food brand, the 39-year-old introduced the brand’s protein bar which claims to be India's first protein wafer bar. However, the product drew flak for being ‘unhealthy.’ Fitness and nutrition coach Shitija on her social media account ‘Fit Chef’ …

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3 months ago

Behind India’s success in curbing tuberculosis

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call to eliminate tuberculosis from India laid the foundation for a new model of TB care and management. India has a unique universal nutritional support scheme — the Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana for TB patients. The monthly support under Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana was doubled to ₹1,000 per month from November 1, 2024, to reinforce India’s commitment …

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3 months, 1 week ago

What is a food pharmacy? The emerging concept underscores the importance of food as medicine

Salon

In 2012, Wholesome Wave — a nonprofit organization working to end food and nutrition insecurity — launched its Produce Prescription Program. Food pharmacies are exactly what their name suggests: Healthcare organizations and medical professionals provide patients with physical prescriptions for healthy foods along with resources highlighting the importance of a well-rounded diet. A 2021 research article published in the American …

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4 months ago

Healthcare startups showcase innovation, collaboration at Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024

Hindustan Times

Bengaluru, Young entrepreneurs in the healthcare industry shared insights into building innovative solutions, addressing challenges, and leveraging technology for growth on the second day of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024. Rodrigues stressed the need for patient capital to develop novel therapeutics, saying, “Investors must understand that therapies for critically ill patients require time and commitment to yield meaningful results.” Tarun …

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4 months, 1 week ago

TCM adds spice to modern diets for young consumers

China Daily

Customers come to the newly opened Zhong Yao Tang ice cream shop on Xiangyang South Road in Xuhui district, Shanghai, to taste its new products with Chinese herbs on July 29. Regimen-related items Tong Ren Tang, a time-honored TCM brand, introduced brand Zhima Health in 2019 based on the concept of "medicine and food sharing the same source". Zhima Health …

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4 months, 1 week ago

‘Humble, almost like a friend’: ‘Food Pharmer’ says Sudha Murty sought his help for research on food adulteration

Hindustan Times

Influencer Revant Himatsingka, popular as Food Pharmer, is known for reviewing the contents of packaged food products. He recently shared about the “biggest honour” in his journey as "Food Pharmer", claiming that Sudha Murty contacted him to seek his assistance on research on food adulteration. The image shows MP and philanthropist Sudha Murty with Revant Himatsingka, who is popular as …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

India commits $85 million to WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre

The Hindu

“India has committed $85 million over 10 years, 2022–2032, to support the programming of the World Health Organization Global Traditional Medicine Centre and this decade-long contribution will support a cross-sectoral programme of work to strengthen the evidence base for traditional medicine by providing data and evidence on traditional medicine policies, practice, products, and public use,” the world body said in …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

India can guide developing nations craft maternal, child healthcare strategy: PMNCH's Rajat Khosla

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, India can guide developing nations craft effective health programmes by sharing its long history of tackling maternal, child, and adolescent health challenges, Rajat Khosla, Executive Director, Partnership for Maternal Newborn and Child Health, said. India can guide developing nations craft maternal, child healthcare strategy: PMNCH's Rajat Khosla India, as one of the prominent leaders of the Global South, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dos and don'ts of choosing right bakery products, especially for those with various health issues

Hindustan Times

Balancing indulgence and healthy eating when you bake is super important as it is not just about making tasty treats; it is about making sure those treats are good for you too. Dos and don'ts of choosing right bakery products, especially for those with various health issues In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Chef Rakhee Vaswani, Chef and Founder at …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Joint teaching, research in focus at PAU-BFUHS meet in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, discussed collaborative teaching, research and extension projects at PAU on Wednesday, with a focus on cross-disciplinary research and educational exchanges to drive innovation and to address the pressing needs of society. PAU V-C maps out key areas for joint research Gosal mapped out key areas for joint research, …

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1 year ago

I feel ‘food shamed’ by one of the UK’s biggest charities: Diabetes UK

The Independent

“Together, we’ll aim to support people living with all types of diabetes, and those at risk of developing type 2, to manage their weight in a way that works for them,” Diabetes UK trumpeted as it announced a three-year partnership with Slimming World, a commercial weight loss business. Many commenters voiced concern about the appropriateness of the Slimming World approach …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Deals are sparkling, from beauty to health and foods

Live Mint

The consumer sector saw over $2.5 billion worth of private equity funding and acquisitions in the last three years, data sourced from investment bank Avendus showed. Over an earnings call Wednesday, Sudhir Sitapati, managing director and CEO, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd said the company continues to look for opportunities in the health and beauty segment while building its core portfolio. …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Poshan Innovation Platform launched to strengthen nutrition delivery services

The Hindu

The India Nutrition Collaborative on Saturday announced the launch of the Poshan Innovation Platform in partnership with the office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India to strengthen nutrition delivery services. The platform will provide a collaborative space for educational institutions, start-ups, university incubators, civil society networks, and businesses in India to present ground-breaking innovations with proof …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health

NPR

Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health Enlarge this image toggle caption RyanJLane/Getty Images RyanJLane/Getty Images The idea of food as medicine dates back to the ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates, and a new study adds to the evidence that a diet full of fruits and vegetables can help improve heart health. "The reductions we saw in blood …

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1 year, 7 months ago

WHO asks countries to work towards unlocking the power of traditional medicine

The Hindu

The World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday urged countries around the world to work towards unlocking the power of traditional medicine and provide evidence and action-based suggestions that can be interpreted into a global strategy. Ancient wisdom, modern science Also addressing the meeting, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that by embracing ancient wisdom and modern science, the …

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1 year, 7 months ago

'India has rich history of traditional medicine', says Tedros at WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit in Gujarat – Firstpost

Firstpost

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said traditional medicine has made enough contributions to human health and has immense potential for overall wellness “India has a rich history of traditional medicine through Ayurveda, including Yoga which has been shown to be effective in alleviating pain,” said World Health Organisation Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in his address to WHO Traditional Medicine Global …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Americans pip Dutch to the post in heart medicine registration

Dutch News

Dutch cardiologists say a Slovakian pharmaceutical company has “hijacked” their research into the benefits of an existing medicine against gout for heart patients, the Volkskrant reported on Monday. In 2020, following lengthy research supported by government money and investment from generic medicine companies, cardiologists from the Netherlands and Australia published proof the medicine could also reduce the chance of another …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Ecuador, Nigeria, Panama tap India for generic medicine schemes

Live Mint

New Delhi: Ecuador, Panama and Nigeria are among countries that are in talks with India to make affordable generic medicines available to their citizens through a scheme similar to the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. The talks being led by officials of the Department of Pharmaceuticals and Union health and family welfare ministry are aimed at helping these three countries …

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2 years ago

FDA director lauds Indiaâ€™s growth in making medicines

Deccan Chronicle

VISAKHAPATNAM: USA’s Food and Drug Administration quality division director Dr Carmelo Rosa on Thursday lauded India for making continuous progress in the field of manufacturing medicines. Inaugurating the two-day workshop on “Current Good Manufacturing Practices” jointly organised by Andhra University and FDA at the Andhra University campus, Rosa advised that changes in law must be adhered to while manufacturing quality …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Cabinet’s reliance on buying medicine abroad caused Dutch firm’s bankruptcy: Report

NL Times

Leiden generic medicine manufacturer InnoGenerics blames its bankruptcy on the Ministry of Public Health not fulfilling its promise to get Dutch health insurers to buy more medicines in the Netherlands. Because InnoGenerics had virtually no orders from Dutch health insurers, the factory only operated at 25 percent of its capacity last year, director and co-owner Lucas Jan Wiarda said to …

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2 years, 2 months ago

'Bid to sully India’s tag as pharmacy of the world'

Live Mint

There is an attempt to tarnish India’s reputation as the pharmacy of the world, and it is the government’s duty to safeguard India’s image, Union minister of health and family welfare, and chemical and fertilizer Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said, referring to the controversy around the death of 66 children in Gambia, allegedly after consuming Maiden Pharma’s cough syrup. During the …

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2 years, 4 months ago

India@75: Phenomenal journey of the pharma industry

Hindustan Times

The Indian pharmaceutical industry has come a long way since the country’s independence. Among private players, Khwaja Abdul Hamied had already set up one of India’s oldest pharma companies, Cipla in 1935; Indravan Modi set up Cadila pharmaceuticals in the early 1950s, Kallam Anji Reddy set up Dr Reddy’s Laboratories in Hyderabad and Bhai Parvinder Singh set up Ranbaxy in …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Panacea for Affordable Healthcare: PM to Launch WHO Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar

News 18

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the World Health Organization’s Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar on April 19, as part of his three-day visit to Gujarat, which began on April 18, according to reports. The event comes on the heels of the Ministry of Ayush and the Gujarat government’s curtain-raiser press conference on April …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Global Centre for traditional medicine in India could be game-changer, says WHO regional director

Firstpost

She said that traditional medicines have been around for millennia and pointed out that nearly 80 per cent of people, in 170 of 194 WHO member countries use them New Delhi: With India set to establish WHO Global Centre for traditional medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia Region has called it a “game-changer.” …

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2 years, 11 months ago

PM hails initiative to set up WHO Centre for traditional medicine in Gujarat

Live Mint

A day after the Government of India signed an agreement with World Health Organization for establishing the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the move saying it will contribute towards making a healthier planet and leveraging the country's rich traditional practices for global good. This Centre will contribute towards making a healthier …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Dr. Ajit Kamath conferred 'Honorary Doctorate in Health Administration'

Hindustan Times

Dr. Ajit Kamath, Promoter and Managing Director of Ms Arch Pharmalabs Ltd, was conferred “Honorary Doctorate in Health Administration” by prestigious university The Indian Institute of Technical Research and Business Studies for his exemplary contribution of over 25 years in the field of Pharmaceuticals in a virtual ceremony commemorating 73 Years of the Republic of India. Dr. Ajit Kamath, Managing …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Doctors could give out fruit and veg vouchers in bid to ‘level up’ on health

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fresh fruit and vegetable vouchers could be given to families to …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Unlock India’s food processing potential

The Hindu

The answer concerns every living being. One of the largest producers of fruits and vegetables in the world to boost processed food in large quantities, India has formulated a unique Production-Linked Incentive Scheme which aims to incentivise incremental sales. To bridge this gap, of the 13 key sectors announced under the PLIS, the ‘Food Processing PLIS’ earmarks a dedicated Category …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Dietician Priyatama Srivastava graced with the Golden Glory Award 2021

Hindustan Times

Owing to her extensive knowledge, rich experience and zeal to create a healthy lifestyle for her clients, Dietician Priyatama Srivastava of Go Moringa has been awarded as Most Trusted Dietician in India at the Golden Glory Awards 2021 recently held at The Leela, Mumbai by Brands Impact. Priyatama Srivastava Priyatama is a highly qualified dietician based in Gurgaon, Haryana who …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Dhaval Shah, Siddharth Shah, Hardik Dedhia, Harsh Parekh, Dharmil Sheth: Chill pill delivery

India Today

In 2015, after a not-so-successful venture in dialhealth.com, Siddharth Shah, Hardik Dedhia and Harsh Parekh teamed up with childhood friends Dhaval Shah and Dharmil Sheth to float PharmEasy, a pharmaceuticals delivery firm. In May 2021, the founders struck a deal to buy Mumbai-based entrepreneur Arokiaswamy Velumani’s 66 per cent stake in Thyrocare for Rs 4,546 crore. Around the same time, …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Setwel Industries launches The Food Folks: A healthy snacking range

Hindustan Times

India 7th October 2021: Setwel Industries, a pioneer in thermoplastic engineering products, enters the FMCG market with The Food Folks, a premium brand of functional superfoods. The Food Folks specialize in gourmet formulations with a unique blend of seeds, flavours, healthy fats and high-quality protein sources to provide customers with delicious and healthy food. Mr. Girish Dave, Founder and Partner, …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Azadi journey so far. Achievements and the way ahead

Deccan Chronicle

From India’s first communication satellite Apple being carried on a bullock cart to launching several satellites into space, undertaking Mars and Moon missions, becoming a nuclear power, from playing gully games to winning the Cricket World Cup and Olympic medals, India’s journey from 1947 to 2021 has been nothing short of impressive, given the challenges of overpopulation and a low …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Health is now global culture, says Nutraceutical Man of India, Sandeep Gupta

Hindustan Times

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, India’s own Nutraceutical man Mr. Sandeep Gupta wants everyone to celebrate the spirit of the Doctor’s Day and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Mr. Sandeep Gupta strongly holds the Baton of Authenticity, providing the Clean, Safe, Qualified and Effective Nutraceuticals in the interest of Public Health for more than two and a half decades. Under the …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Merck Pharma to sign licensing pacts with 5 Indian drug firms for COVID-19 drug candidate molnupiravir

Firstpost

Molnupiravir is an oral antiviral agent, currently being studied in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients New Delhi: Drug firm MSD has decided to enter into voluntary licensing agreements for investigational oral antiviral drug candidate ‘molnupiravir’, which is being studied for the treatment of COVID-19, with Indian drug firms Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr Reddy’s, Emcure …

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3 years, 11 months ago

Healthy food should be cheaper, snack bars more restricted, says advisory

NL Times

The Council for Public Health & Society advised the Dutch government to take more serious steps towards reducing health inequalities and promoting healthy eating. This can be done by making fruit and vegetables cheaper, introducing higher taxes on sugary products and ensuring that municipalities can limit the number of snack bars, the organization said in a report published Wednesday. With …

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4 years ago

The boom in nutrition

Live Mint

Breakfast arrives sharp at 7am in square glass containers nestled in an insulated cloth bag. Subramanyam, whose company also conducts elaborate diagnostic tests when a patient signs up for their 90-day plan, mentions that while most common health checks include blood glucose level tests like fasting blood glucose and HbA1c, they don’t check markers like the fasting insulin level, which …

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4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India

Live Mint

The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the 'pharmacy of the world', the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. "I am pleased to announce that we have agreed to open …

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4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India, PM says matter of pride

The Hindu

The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the ‘pharmacy of the world’, the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. In his video message, Mr. Ghebreyesus said, “I am pleased …

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4 years, 4 months ago

WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India: PM Modi

India TV News

The World Health Organisation announced on Friday that it will set up a Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the ''pharmacy of the world'', the WHO institution will become the centre for global wellness. "I am pleased to announce that we have agreed to open …

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4 years, 4 months ago

How the pandemic shaped global food trends of 2021

Live Mint

As the pandemic raged, raw turmeric was pickled and gut health gained attention, even as cakes were baked and Dalgona was stirred. The report says, “Each of these trends is strongly influenced by behavioral and societal changes that have emerged since the beginning of the pandemic, including heightened feelings of anxiety and stress, shifting priorities, changes in social connectivity, and …

Health Food Trends Pandemic Foods

4 years, 7 months ago

Reliance Retail Forays Into Digital Pharma Biz, Buys Majority Stake in Netmeds for Rs 620 Crore | All About The Deal

ABP News

In its attempt to expand the scope of its digital business, Reliance Industries through its wholly-owned subsidiary Retail Venture acquired a majority equity stake in the online pharma marketplace Netmeds at a cash deal of around Rs 620 crore.Reliance Industries informed about the investment through an official statement on Tuesday. According to the news agency PTI, the investment represents around …

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4 years, 9 months ago

India acted as pharmacy of the world in response to coronavirus: MEA

India TV News

India has acted as the "pharmacy of the world" and healthcare supplier to all parts of the globe in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the external affairs ministry said on Thursday. In a virtual address on 'Enhancing Economic Engagement with Diaspora in and post COVID-19 world', Sanjay Bhattacharyya, secretary in the External Affairs Ministry, said India has the ability to …

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5 years, 4 months ago

\'Healthy Shelf\' for trans-fat-free food

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: Soon, bakeries in the state capital will have a special shelf space dedicated to trans fat-free healthy sweet treats. Kerala Commissionerate of Food Safety is gearing up to launch a 'Healthy Shelf' programme here as part of its effort to cut down trans fat consumption in the state. The official said that the filling of the items would be …

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6 years, 3 months ago

Why urban millennials are junking junk food

Live Mint

It’s a breezy evening and three young professionals are catching up for a quick cuppa at a popular outdoor café after work. In a city like Bengaluru, where focus on physical fitness has really outstripped other major cities, it’s natural that this trend would find a firmer footing here than anywhere else,” said chef Manu Chandra. The Bengaluru menu A …

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