Health Alert

“Analogue paneer” refers to a substitute for traditional paneer (Indian cottage cheese) made with alternative ingredients, often to reduce costs or suit specific dietary needs. It might use vegetable oils, soy protein, or other dairy alternatives to mimic the texture and taste of paneer but with different nutritional content.

Weight loss drugs are medications designed to help people lose weight by either reducing appetite, increasing feelings of fullness, decreasing the absorption of fat, or boosting metabolism. They are prescribed when diet and exercise alone have not been sufficient for weight loss

VO₂ max, maximal oxygen consumption is the maximum rate at which your body can utilize oxygen during intense exercise. It is a measure of aerobic fitness and represents the efficiency of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in supplying oxygen to the muscles during physical activity.

There are no vaccines to prevent or medicines to treat Oropouche. The best way to protect yourself from Oropouche is to prevent bites from biting midges and mosquitoes.

This year, in 2024 mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is causing significant concern, particularly in Africa, where the outbreak has surged to unprecedented levels. Since January, over 2,000 cases and thirteen deaths have been reported in 15 African countries,

Kerala has issued an alert for a brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri. So far, four deaths have been reported from the state. This brain eating amoeba can cause a rare but often fatal brain infection called Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera or Indian ginseng, is a traditional herb used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been studied for its wide range of health benefits. Popular herb is known for its fast stress relief action.

Recently, the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) for India reported to WHO a case of human infection with avian influenza A(H9N2) virus detected in a child resident of West Bengal in India. Child has been recovered and sent home.