Health Bulletin 03/ April/ 2024

Slamming the yoga guru Ramdev and Patanjali MD Balkrishna for their "absolute defiance" in not filing proper affidavits of compliance in the misleading advertisement case and breaking "every barrier", the Apex Court also disapproved of the Patanjali MD’s statement that the Drugs and Cosmetics (Magic Remedies) Act is "archaic".

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Fell prey to black magic’: Ayurveda doctor couple from Kerala, their teacher friend found dead in Arunachal hotel

Tragedy struck in Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro town as three individuals from Kerala were discovered dead in a hotel room, leaving authorities puzzled. The victims, identified as Naveen Thomas (35) and his wife Devi (35), both Ayurveda doctors, along with their friend Arya B Nair (29), a school teacher, were found with cuts on their wrists, indicating bleeding as the cause of death. A note recovered from the scene added a mysterious layer to the grim discovery.

According to police reports, the trio had checked into the hotel on March 28 and seemed to be moving about until March 31. However, on April 1, they vanished from sight, prompting hotel staff to investigate, leading to the tragic find on April 2. Concerns deepened as relatives had reported Arya missing back in Kerala, indicating a puzzling journey that ended in tragedy.

Stanford study shows keto diet can improve severe mental illness

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have found in a pilot study that ketogenic diet improves severe psychiatric conditions. Further it restores metabolic health in patients with mental health issues as they continue their medications.The results, published in Psychiatry Research, suggest that a dietary intervention can be a powerful aid in treating mental illness.

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Ketogenic Diet May Improve Severe Mental Illness, Reveals Pilot Study

In a shocking turn of events at a Prague hospital, a routine checkup for a pregnant woman turned into a nightmare as she became the unintended victim of a grave medical error. The incident, which occurred at Bulovka University Hospital, saw the woman undergoing an abortion procedure she never consented to, plunging her into unimaginable distress. On March 25, the woman, four months pregnant, found herself mistakenly placed under anesthesia and subjected to a uterine surgery intended for another patient. The hospital attributed this catastrophic blunder to a language barrier, exacerbating an already dire situation. The harrowing ordeal highlights not only the alarming lapse in patient identification but also underscores the critical need for effective communication protocols in healthcare settings. As investigations unfold and the affected woman grapples with the repercussions, questions loom over the adequacy of internal regulations and the accountability of the hospital staff involved