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New Delhi: The consumer affairs department has rolled out a fresh set of guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers who endorse health and wellness products to deal with misleading advertisements, unsubstantiated claims and ensure transparency. These new guidelines serve as an expansion to the existing “Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022" released on June 9, 2022, and the “Endorsement Know-hows!" guide booklet launched on January 20, 2023, the ministry of consumer affairs, food & public distribution said.

EG.5 is on the rise in the US. The variant is causing about 17 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases in the country compared to 16 per cent for the next most common lineage, XBB.1.16, according to the latest estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CNN reported. The new variant is a spinoff of the XBB recombinant strain of the Omicron family.

RBI) may maintain a status quo on policy rates and monetary stance on Thursday but the six-member committee has at least six major factors to consider before they reveal the country's short-term monetary policy. Experts believe the RBI will maintain a status quo on rates and stance on August 10.

Eris', the new Covid-19 sub-variant which has sparked concern in the UK, has been detected in India, people in the know told ET. However, no «clustering» and increase in cases has been reported, they said. Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (Insacog), the pan-India network of laboratories set up to monitor genomic variations of the coronavirus, held a review meeting last week amid a surge in Covid-19 infections in the UK due to the new variant, also known as EG.5.1.

gut microbiota. These microscopic organisms residing in our digestive tract play a pivotal role in bolstering our immune system and maintaining overall health. Gut microbiota, often referred to as gut flora, is a diverse community of trillions of bacteria.

The IPL 2023 clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) turned into a fiery battleground as tempers flared, resulting in an infamous spat between Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli and West Indies star, Kyle Mayers. The tension escalated further with the intervention of LSG's mentor, Gautam Gambhir. Now, Meyers has finally spoken on the shocking incident that left cricket fans stunned.

Zomato has a new CFO, but his role isn’t related to company financials in the slightest. Last week, Deepinder Goyal, chief executive of the online food delivery platform, announced the appointment of Anmol Gupta, the company’s first ever chief fitness officer, or CFO, who would be working with employees towards wellness and healthy living, as well as with an in-house team of trainers, nutritionists and wellbeing counsellors.

conjunctivitis and eye flu cases in the national capital, doctors have warned against the irrational use of steroid eye drops, saying it may bring temporary relief but can do more harm in the long run. Early detection and use of appropriate therapies are key to expeditious resolution of the disease and can help minimise potential harmful effects or transmission of untreated conjunctivitis, Dr J S Bhalla, a senior consultant eye surgeon at the DDU hospital said. Conjunctivitis in the present epidemic is a self-limiting disease and does not require antibiotic treatment in all cases, he said, adding that hand and facial hygiene are very important to prevent its spread. There is no approved treatment but topical corticosteroids may be helpful in a subgroup of patients with adenoviral conjunctivitis and may prevent scarring in severe cases. «It should be noted, however, that treatment guidelines suggest caution in the use of corticosteroids because they can potentially prolong infection,» Bhalla said. Dr J S Titiyal, chief of the RP Centre at AIIMS, said the condition is usually caused by viruses, which are highly contagious and spread quickly. He said the RP Centre found adenovirus to be the causative agent in all cases tested. Among these, nearly 20-30 per cent of cases have a positive bacterial culture as well, pointing towards superadded bacterial infection, Titiyal added.

U.S. health officials are recommending that babies get a recently approved drug to protect them against a respiratory virus

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stiff person syndrome (SPS), fans and the public have been left curious about this rare neurological disorder. The Canadian singer was compelled to cancel her world tour, including many UK dates, due to the condition. Her sister shed some light on the decision, emphasizing the importance of rest and listening to one's body.

Mesoblast investors are used to trying to read the tea leaves ahead of a major announcement. August 2 – the deadline the US Food and Drug Administration had given to rule on its latest application – proved to be no different.

New Delhi: India reported 77 new covid cases in the past 24 hours, pushing up marginally the number of active cases to 1,533 from 1,474 the previous day, the health ministry said in an update on Thursday. Total reported cases, since the pandemic hit in early 2020, has surpassed 4.50 crore to date. while death toll stands at 531,918.

coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, marking a slight increase in active cases from 1,474 to 1,482, according to data from the health ministry on Wednesday. There has been a consistent decline in cases observed over recent months. Total reported cases, since the pandemic hit in early 2020, has surpassed 4.50 crore to date.

Controlled human infection studies, also known as challenge trials, involve a process by which test subjects are intentionally infected with diseases under controlled circumstances to test a new vaccine or pharmaceutical drug to see if it can successfully achieve its medical aims. If intentionally infecting humans sounds awful, this is, by no means, a new technique.

New Delhi: India has logged 36 new covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry data stated on Tuesday. The active caseload currently stands at 1,474. The country has been witnessing a steady decline in the number of covid cases for the last many months.

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fat and muscle, a process known as wasting. Salk researchers wanted to know if wasting may help them fight diseases. Researchers in Professor Janelle Ayres' lab discovered the wasting response to T brucei infection in mice occurs in two phases, each regulated by different immune cells.

Manipur government has warned that no person will be immune to prosecution under the laws of the country if he/she is found to be generating or spreading fake news, lies, rumours or misinformation, the state’s chief secretary said. The state government shall not hesitate to act as per law, against those persons found to be generating or sharing or publishing any wrong information which can worsen the current law and order situation in Manipur. “Whereas, a number of individuals in responsible positions with large followings on social media have been observed to be directly involved in generating and/or sharing information in connection with the ongoing law & order situation in the State of Manipur, whereas, many of such information have been found to be fake news, lies, rumours or misinformation,” Dr. Vineet Joshi, Chief Secretary, Manipur stated. The generation of such wrong information has the potential to worsen the current situation in the state by misguiding public opinion, instigating violence and rebelling against the authority of the state with or without the use of arms, leading to death of human lives, casualties on bodies and destruction and damage of properties will amount to sedition, Joshi said an order statement. It said no person will be immune to prosecution under the laws of the country if he/she is found to be generating or spreading fake news, lies, rumours or misinformation, it said.

covid virus with 113 unique mutations and leveled it as the «most mutated version». Earlier, the Omicron virus with 50 mutations was said to be the most mutated coronavirus, according to reports.