What Are Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs)?Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are artificially manufactured edible products created fromnatural food components or synthesized organic substances. These foods typically undergo multiple processing stages, including the addition of substances like preservatives, emulsifiers, synthetic sweeteners,[…]

Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is a widely used over-the-counter medication for pain relief (analgesic) and fever reduction (antipyretic). In India the paracetamol is one the most commonest drug used. It is the most demanding drug in[…]

An AIIMS intern was physically assaulted at PHC Chhainsa and slapped hard by an attendant. Patient attendant has given death threat to that ‘intern on duty’ as well as other doctors working at PHC chainnsa. While coming[…]

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) classifies drinking/mineral water under the ‘high-risk’ food category, mandating annual third-party food safety audits. The move is effective immediately following an order dated November 29, 2024, and central[…]

In a heart-wrenching incident, four medical students lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Kerala. The devastating news has sent shockwaves across the state, leaving their families, friends, and communities in deep sorrow. The accident[…]

Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Sodium: An Essential Electrolyte 2. Daily Sodium Requirements: What You Need to Know 3. Crucial Roles of Sodium in the Body – Regulation of Body Fluid Balance – Ionic Balance and[…]

Navjot Singh Sidhu, former cricketer and politician, recently shared updates about his wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s, battle with breast cancer. She underwent a significant operation for a rare metastatic cancer condition, followed by several rounds of[…]

Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) has officially postponed the 2nd Year MBBS Professional Examination 2024, originally scheduled to start on December 10, 2024, with Pathology Paper 1. The announcement was made via an official letter released on November[…]

In the relentless pursuit of becoming doctors—the healers of society—many medical students find themselves battling an enemy within. The rising suicide rates among medicos are alarming, and this tragic trend raises profound questions. Why does the journey[…]

The journey to becoming a doctor is challenging, especially for students embarking on their MBBS course. These students are often considered highly intelligent, each with their own ambitions of excelling and proving their worth in a competitive[…]