The Central government advised the states on Monday to “maintain continuous vigilance” following the discovery of the JN.1 strain in India. On December 8, 2023, the first case of JN.1 was discovered in a positive RT-PCR sample in Karakulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. of the midst of a rise of COVID-19 infections, the World Health Organization stated … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a groundbreaking report highlighting the severe impact of high blood pressure, often referred to as the silent killer. This inaugural report sheds light on the fact that nearly four out of five individuals with hypertension worldwide are not receiving adequate treatment. It also underscores that by 2050, a … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revised its dietary guidelines on fats and carbohydrates, focusing on reducing the risk of unhealthy weight gain and noncommunicable diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The new guidelines include recommendations on saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake, total fat intake, and carbohydrate intake for both adults … Read more