GSK whistleblower claims drugmaker cheated US government over Zantac cancer risk

​In a whistleblower complaint filed on Monday, Valisure said GSK violated the federal False Claims Act by hiding the risks for nearly four decades while Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs covered billions of dollars of prescriptions.

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BHU study on side effects of Covaxin misleading and erroneously acknowledges ICMR : Dr Rajiv Bahl

​ICMR cannot be associated with this poorly designed study which purports to present a "safety analysis" of Covaxin. The study is misleading and erroneously acknowledges ICMR. The apex health research body is not associated with this study and has not provided any financial or technical support for the research, informed Dr Rajiv Bahl.

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Why Delhi’s health sector could do with fresh dose of infra push

​The committee also pointed to an “inadequate” number of quality operation theatres and pre- and post-operative facilities, as well as non-availability of essential equipment, ultrasounds, CT/MRI scans, anaesthesia machines and a perpetual shortage of medicines.

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FISS explains the reason behind using ethylene oxide in spices

As per Ashwin, ethyelne oxide is used in spices for the health of people. If the spices used in food are not processed properly, microbiological parameters like Salmonella, E-Coli, Aflatoxin, and Colifrom are found in them; all of these are also dangerous for the body.

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FSSAI alerts traders to ensure compliance with prohibition of calcium carbide in fruit ripening

FSSAI is also advising Food Safety Departments of States/UTs to remain vigilant and take serious action and deal stringently against person(s) indulging in such unlawful practices as per the provisions of FSS Act, 2006 and Rules/Regulations made thereunder, the Ministry of Family and Health Welfare informed in a press release.

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WHO, experts meet to strategise strengthening community engagement; resilience in health emergencies

"Strengthening the WHO's engagement with communities to enhance health outcomes and protect against emergencies is a top priority," said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia.

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"Ethylene oxide treatment done only for health of people", says FISS on ban on spices

​According to FISS, India's reputation as the leading producer and exporter of spices has been tarnished by recent export recalls due to the presence of ethylene oxide residues in food. Numerous reports have emerged regarding the use of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) in spices and spice products. It's important to clarify that Ethylene oxide is not a pesticide.

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