Health Alert

Recent research has provided insights into how artificial sweeteners, particularly sucralose, may influence appetite regulation. A study conducted by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California found that sucralose consumption increased activity in the hypothalamus—a brain region responsible for hunger regulation—and heightened feelings of hunger, especially among individuals with obesity.

The NOVA food classification system developed by researchers at the University of São Paulo, Brazil categorizes food based on the level of processing rather than nutrient content. This system helps distinguish between whole, minimally processed foods, processed and highly industrialized products or ultra processed foods.

As of February 16, 2025, a significant measles outbreak is affecting West Texas, USA marking the state’s most severe occurrence in three decades. The Texas Department of State Health Services reports 48 confirmed cases, primarily among unvaccinated children and adolescents.

As of January 31, 2025, Kansas city in USA is experiencing a significant tuberculosis (TB) outbreak, primarily affecting the Kansas City metropolitan area. According to KDHE -The Kansas Department of Health and Environment ‘outbreak is larger than normal for Kansas,

Pune city in Maharashtra India is in news for the appearance of rare condition called Guillian Bare Syndrome. So far there are 73 cases are reported including 47 males and 26 females.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on the use of Red Dye No. 3 (FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine) in food and ingested drugs, citing studies that link the dye to cancer in laboratory animals.

China is currently experiencing a significant surge in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, leading to concerns about a potential health crisis reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by releasing the world’s first and most detailed 3D high-resolution images of the human fetal brain.