Health Bulletin 11/ May/ 2024

Candidates can do the NEET PG 2024 correction window till May 16, 2024, by visiting the official website of NBE, however, any correction after the deadline will not be considered.

The doctor’s body was discovered by his wife who was away when the intruders broke into their house, situated in a relatively quiet area and committed the heinous act. The intruders also locked the doctor's two dogs in the bathroom.

The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has released updated "Dietary Guidelines for Indians," reflecting new scientific findings, lifestyle changes, common diseases, and dietary habits. A significant update in these guidelines is the endorsement of earthen cookware as the safest option for cooking. According to NIN, earthen pots are not only eco-friendly but also conducive to nutritious cooking with less oil.

The guidelines also address the use of various types of cookware. It advises against storing acidic foods in containers made from aluminum, iron, unlined brass, or copper due to safety concerns. While stainless steel is generally safe as it does not leach harmful substances, non-stick pans pose risks if used above 170°C or if their coating is damaged. Similarly, granite stone cookware is safe unless it features a Teflon coating, in which case it should not be used at high temperatures.

Just a few days on a night shift schedule throws off protein rhythms related to blood glucose regulation, energy metabolism and inflammation, processes that can influence the development of chronic metabolic conditions.

The finding, from a study led by scientists at Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, provides new clues as to why night shift workers are more prone to diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorders.

West Nile virus (WNV), a concerning mosquito-borne arbovirus from the Flaviviridae family and part of the Japanese encephalitis antigenic complex, has been reported in Kerala. With 12 confirmed and four suspected cases emerging in just the last week, the state has been placed on high alert. The virus, primarily transmitted through mosquito bites, has been identified in the districts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Thrissur.

Health Minister Veena George, speaking to Down to Earth, stated that although a recent death in Palakkad is suspected to be linked to WNV, confirmation is pending test results from the National Institute of Virology in Pune. The virus is known to be spread by mosquitoes after they bite infected birds, typically migratory ones.