Health Bulletin 15/ May/ 2024 - Video
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Here are the top health stories for the day:
New PG medical courses, increase of PG seats: NMC notifies its final decision on 158 applications to 32 institutes
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has notified its final decision on 158 more applications for starting new postgraduate medical courses and increasing postgraduate medical seats for the academic year 2024-2025. These applications were submitted by altogether 32 medical institutes.
Among these applications, altogether 105 applications were for starting new PG medical courses and 53 applications were for an increase of seats in existing PG medical courses.
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Patanjali ads case: Supreme Court pulls up IMA chief as it refuses to accept apology. 'Can't sit on your…'
The Supreme Court on Tuesday i.e. May 14, 2024, reserved its verdict on the pending contempt proceedings against Patanjali Ltd., its managing Director Acharya Balkrishna, and co-founder Baba Ramdev, who were accused of publishing misleading medical advertisements in breach of a court undertaking.
However, the top court bench dismissed the apology tendered by the president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Dr. RV Asokan, for his remarks on the court's ruling in the misleading ads case against Patanjali.
Avoid tea, coffee before and after meals, advises Top medical body ICMR
While we all enjoy a warm cup of tea or coffee, did you know there are specific times recommended for consuming these beverages? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), has recently issued 17 new dietary guidelines to foster healthier eating habits across India. Among these guidelines, a moderate intake of tea and coffee is emphasized, considering their deep-rooted cultural significance in Indian society.
The guidelines highlight the potential health risks associated with excessive consumption of these popular beverages. According to the ICMR, both tea and coffee contain caffeine, which not only stimulates the central nervous system but can also lead to physiological dependence. The research specifies that a 150ml cup of brewed coffee has about 80-120 mg of caffeine, while instant coffee contains 50-65 mg, and tea has 30-65 mg. The recommended daily intake of caffeine is capped at 300 mg.
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