Paneer, a staple in Indian cuisine, has recently come under scrutiny due to the discovery of counterfeit and contaminated versions in the market. Authorities, such as FSSAI, have seized and disposed of counterfeit paneer to protect public health.
Lancet Countdown report on Europe suggests that heat-related deaths have increased by an estimated average of 17.2 deaths per 100,000 population between two decades of this century.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) recently released dietary guidelines to address malnutrition and prevalent diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart conditions in India.
A recent study by McGill University and the International Food Policy Research Institute highlights the imbalance in Canada's food supply and its detrimental effects on human health and the environment.
Concern has arisen in the U.S. over a group of COVID-19 variants known as FLiRT, derived from the JN.1 lineage of the Omicron variant. These variants, characterized by specific mutations, include KP.2, which accounted for a significant portion of cases
European Union food safety authorities have detected cancer-causing chemicals in 527 food products from India. The contamination, primarily involving ethylene oxide, raised concerns about consumer safety and increased scrutiny of food imports from India.
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a threat to public health, with recent research highlighting its connection to a higher risk of stroke. Study reveals a significant link between changing climate patterns and the incidence of strokes globally
A resilient healthcare workforce capable of addressing climate-induced public health issues, particularly in regions like Southeast Asia. It emphasizes challenges faced by healthcare workers in responding to increasingly intense extreme weather events