Health And Nutrition

Life-threatening air quality in Delhi-NCR: What can citizens, govt do now?

As per experts, air pollution has far-reaching effects on various organs in the body. For the lungs, it can lead to conditions like allergic rhinitis, asthma, COPD, as well as lung cancer

Parliamentary standing committee pitches for ramping up medical seats

Panel report recommends faculty development programs, institute for training medical teachers

Scientists identify effective nutrition labels for India's population

Researchers have designed new front-of-pack nutrition labels (FoPLs) for India that are easy to understand and can promote healthier food choices. FoPLs of different types highlighting various components of packaged food are in use in many parts of the world. They are mandatory in some countries and voluntarily applied by manufacturers in others. FoPLs provide key information on food components that consumers can use to make choices and purchasing decisions, such as avoiding unhealthy options and choosing healthier ones. India, which does not have an FoPL system in place yet, intends to implement one to promote informed decision-making on packaged food purchasing, as part of promoting healthier diets in the population, the researchers said. Commissioned by the World Health Organization, India, researchers from The George Institute for Global Health, Melbourne Center for Behavior Change, UNICEF, International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, conducted the study. The ...

Asci puts more onus on financial, health influencers in new ad guidelines

Asci said it is necessary that influencers in these two categories are qualified to provide advice and that these qualifications are stated upfront whenever they put out advertising posts

Govt to ask wellness, health influencers to display qualification

Consumer affairs dept deploys advanced tech to ensure compliance

HUL bets on health and wellbeing space as sunrise market of the future

Its strategy follows the success parent Unilever had in the US in this segment, which it entered in 2017 through acquisitions alone

HUL set for health and wellbeing foray with two investment deals

To acquire majority stake in OZiva maker, 19.8% in Nutritionalab

Why optimism on India's present does not extend much beyond visible horizon

Structural unemployment problem, social unrest, poor state of education and health care, and nutrition deficits among children - tomorrow's workforce - temper optimism on India, writes T Ninan

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

Global Hunger Index: Writing on the wall, or "misleading measurements"?

The Indian government has maintained the stance that the Global Hunger Index is an "erroneous measurement of hunger" and part of a "consistent effort" to "taint India's image"

How a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu buff and a biohacker built fitness biz Ultrahuman

By using glucose and other biomarkers, Ultrahuman is helping people improve their energy levels, lose fat and avoid metabolic disorders

BlissClub raises $18 mn in funding led by Eight Roads, Elevation Capital

BlissClub has seen 25X growth in just 10 months, having gone from raising a seed round in May 2021 to current Series A in less than a year

Leading meditation retreats in India to help you bust stress and keep calm

Some courses are run solely on voluntary donations by the practitioner. For most others the average price is Rs 3,000 a day, and includes stay and meals

Hexagon Nutrition gets Sebi's nod to garner Rs 600-cr via IPO

Hexagon Nutrition, which filed preliminary IPO papers with Sebi in December 2021, obtained its observations letter on March 4 2022, an update with the regulator showed on Monday

Dhoot Transmission enters health, wellness space with Burge Electronics

Dhoot Transmission, which is among the largest manufacturers of wiring harnesses for two-wheelers, is diversifying into the health and wellness segment with a virus neutraliser that will help purify air in enclosed spaces. The Aurangabad-based company which lists Bajaj Auto, Honda Motorcycles & Scooters among others as it large clients, on Monday launched a slew of health and wellness products under the label of Burge Electronics, which in German means 'guarantor'. Burge will roll out its first product ozone-free air purifier, ion dome for neutralising viruses. Banking on its over two decades of know-how in product development, manufacturing and distribution, Burge Electronics aims to disrupt the health and wellness industry with safe, affordable, advanced and innovative solutions, Rahul Dhoot, Managing Director of Dhoot Transmission, said. Burge Electronics will soon launch its first product, ion Dome, a virus neutraliser approved and tested by the ICMR-recognised and ILAC ...

Hindustan Unilever eyes central India to boost nutrition business

Aims double-digit growth in the region from current 1% this calendar year

Health startup Cure.fit acquires US-based digital fitness company Onyx

Onyx is a US-based fitness company that is building the world's smartest digital training experience, for an undisclosed sum

Unilever to halve food wastage, boost nutritional standards by 2025

Around 85 per cent of Unilever's foods portfolio would support a diet providing a maximum of 5g of salt intake a day by 2022

Pigi- A Health Supplement based Fitness Brand has now launched its own private brand, "Redscience Nutrition"

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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 ...