Here are the top health stories for the day:
NMC report highlights glaring stipend gap: Rs 15k to Rs 1.25 lakh per month
Despite the National Medical Commission's directive to implement a uniform stipend, there is still a glaring disparity of stipend paid to resident doctors in a specific State/UT or all across the country.
The existing disparity in the stipend amount came to light as the NMC released the data regarding the students admitted through the National Eligibility-and-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) examination 2023, which is available on the official website of the Commission.
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From Rs 15k To Rs 1.25 Lakh Per Month: NMC Data Reveals Glaring Stipend Disparity
FMGE exam paper leak: Kerala Police take action against online sale
In the case of FMGE June question paper going up for sale on social media, the Kerala police has found no evidence of paper leak so far.
Speaking to PTI, the police said presently there is no evidence that anyone has received the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination question papers and answer keys as was circulated on social media a day ago.
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FMGE 'Paper Leak': No Evidence Of Sale, Receipt Of Question Paper So Far, Confirms Kerala Police
Managing the 'silent killer' high cholesterol: India gets first-ever guidelines
India has seen a troubling rise in heart attacks among younger individuals, with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including strokes and heart attacks, occurring a decade earlier in Indians.
Dyslipidemia, or high cholesterol, is a significant risk factor for CVD. In response, the Cardiological Society of India (CSI) has released the first-ever guidelines tailored for managing dyslipidemia in Indians.
Misleading ultra-processed food ads contributing to obesity and diabetes in India: Report
A recent report titled "50 Shades of Food Advertising" by the Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPi) highlights the misleading nature of advertisements for unhealthy high-fat, high-salt, and sugar (HFSS) foods and ultra-processed foods (UPF). These ads, described as appealing and deceptive, are contributing to rising obesity and diabetes rates in India. The observational study analysed 50 advertisements from popular English and Hindi newspapers and TV commercials, noting the use of emotional appeals, celebrity endorsements, and false health claims to manipulate consumers.
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