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Amway India loss doubles to Rs 52.78 cr in FY24, sales flat at Rs 1,284 cr

Amway India had reported a net loss of Rs 21.72 crore and revenue from operations at Rs 1,278.69 crore a year ago

Updated On: 19 Dec 2024 | 3:05 PM IST

Aurobindo Pharma arm gets warning letter from USFDA for Telangana unit

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd on Friday said its arm Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd received a warning letter from the US health regulator for its formulations manufacturing unit in Telangana. Earlier in May, the company had stated that Unit-III, a formulation manufacturing facility of Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary, received Official Action Indicated (OAI) status by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). "Subsequent to OAI, the unit has received a warning letter," Aurobindo Pharma said in a regulatory filing. It did not elaborate on the details of the warning by the regulator. "There is no impact on the existing supplies to the US markets," the company said. Aurobindo Pharma said it remains committed to work closely with the USFDA and continues to enhance its compliance on an ongoing basis. The USFDA had conducted an inspection at Unit-III, a formulation manufacturing facility of Eugia Pharma Specialities Ltd, located at Pashamylaram, Patancheru Mandal, ..

Updated On: 16 Aug 2024 | 11:15 PM IST

International No Diet Day 2024: History, theme, importance, quotes

Every year, International No Diet Day is observed around the world today. The day is devoted to promoting body acknowledgment, embracing diversity regarding all body shapes and sizes

Updated On: 06 May 2024 | 11:13 AM IST

Branded and bottled: Why mineral water is the new good health trend

Believers say it is pure and has minerals that tapped water lacks

Updated On: 15 Feb 2024 | 6:07 PM IST

Poor diet linked to 14 million cases of type 2 diabetes globally: Study

Poor diet contributed to over 14.1 million cases of type 2 2 diabetes in 2018, representing over 70 per cent of new diagnoses globally, according to a study. Of the 30 most populated countries studied, India, Nigeria, and Ethiopia had the fewest case of type 2 diabetes related to unhealthy eating, the researchers said. The analysis, published in the journal Nature Medicine, looked at data from 1990 and 2018, providing valuable insight into which dietary factors are driving type 2 diabetes burden by world region. The researchers found that Of the 11 dietary factors considered, three had an outsized contribution to the rising global incidence of type 2 diabetes: Insufficient intake of whole grains, excesses of refined rice and wheat, and the overconsumption of processed meat. Factors such as drinking too much fruit juice and not eating enough non-starchy vegetables, nuts, or seeds, had less of an impact on new cases of the disease, they said. "Our study suggests poor carbohydrate ..

Updated On: 18 Apr 2023 | 2:06 PM IST

Lupin to enter cardio-vascular therapeutics space in 10 cities by Feb

Move will mark firm's digital healthcare foray 18 months after announcement; firm also plans to enter mental and respiratory illness segments, cover 28-30 cities by CY 2023-end

Updated On: 09 Dec 2022 | 10:31 PM IST

Muscle & Strength to add 20 more stores in north India by next year

Muscle & Strength's revenue grew by more than 25 per cent during the past one year

Updated On: 15 Nov 2022 | 4:39 PM IST

Tata Consumer enters health supplements biz with 'GoFit' range for women

Tata GoFit is available in two pack sizes of 500 grams and one kg, with 18 grams of protein per serving of 25 grams in two flavours--rich chocolate and cafe mocha

Updated On: 12 Sep 2022 | 5:00 PM IST

Rain check: How to stay healthy and safe in monsoon season

Change your lifestyle and invest in these accessories to shield your skin and digestive system

Updated On: 22 Jul 2022 | 6:10 PM IST

Quiz, meme competition to mark Sept as 'Nutrition Month': PM Modi

While talking about the importance of following a nutritious diet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that September will be observed as "Nutrition Month"."For our children and our students to display their optimum potential, show their mettle; nutrition and proper nourishment play a very big role. The month of Septemeber will be observed as 'Nutrition Month' in the entire nation," said the Prime Minister during his monthly "Mann ki Baat" radio programme."During nutrition month, a food and nutrition quiz will be organized on MyGov portal and there will be a meme competition. You should participate in it and motivate others to take part," he added.Prime Minister said that there is a need to increase awareness regarding nutrition."We have a maxim - 'Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam' which means our mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake. There is a need to increase awareness of Nutrition. The schools must introduce 'nutrition ...

Updated On: 30 Aug 2020 | 12:43 PM IST

Can the pandemic nudge us to change our habits and make our lives better?

Preposterous though it may sound, months of staying at home 24x7 has offered an opportunity to change lifestyles for the better.

Updated On: 16 Jun 2020 | 12:19 PM IST

Fit & Proper: 1st 1,000 days are crucial for boosting immunity, says expert

The gut (or intestines) is important to develop the immunity of an infant

Updated On: 25 Apr 2020 | 9:44 PM IST

Eating more plant protein than red meat may help people live longer: Report

As many as 29 per cent participants were less likely to die of coronary heart disease compared to people who ate the least amount of plant protein

Updated On: 09 Mar 2020 | 2:33 PM IST

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better

Updated On: 24 Nov 2019 | 8:36 PM IST

Should you eat your rice or ditch it? Let your genes choose for you

Look at the people from other South-East Asian countries where rice is more a staple than in India. How many of them are overweight or obese?

Updated On: 02 Nov 2019 | 10:31 PM IST

Get protein from plants, not animals, to prolong your life: Study

Substituting plant protein for red or processed meat was associated with lower mortality

Updated On: 08 Sep 2019 | 12:16 AM IST

No food is off limits! Intuitive eating is simple with no complicated rules

Mindful eating involves developing an awareness of internal hunger and satiety cues and making conscious food choices

Updated On: 05 Apr 2019 | 10:56 AM IST

8 easy diet hacks for a healthy life

The cooking process determines how much nutrition is retained in the items while being cooked

Updated On: 17 Sep 2017 | 3:31 PM IST