AIIMS FOOD
Elon Musk has just one word for cockroach milk being touted as next superfood; the bizarre way it's extracted is even more shocking
Elon Musk reacted with a one-word comment, "Gross", after the New York Post reported on cockroach milk and its potential as a future superfood. Produced by female Pacific beetle cockroaches to nourish their young, the protein-rich secretion has attracted scientific interest, although its extraction remains complex and its use in food products is still being studied.
Front-of-pack warnings can help consumers make healthier food choices: Experts
FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in added sugar, fat or salt could make nutritional risks easier for consumers to spot and compare, health experts said. They also stressed that labels alone will not be enough and should be backed by nutrition education, clearer communication and wider access to affordable healthy foods.
Kalkaji mandir park gang rape case: How a lawyer, BSc student and a trader posing as cops turned Faridabad teenager's birthday outing into a nightmare
Kalkaji Rape Case: A 17-year-old Faridabad girl, who was visiting temple for birthday celebration, was allegedly gang-raped inside Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park near Kalka Ji Mandir after three men posing as policemen separated her from her male friend. Police arrested the three accused, identified as a lawyer, his BSc student brother and an onion wholesaler, after an investigation that included CCTV footage and local enquiries.
Satya Niketan building collapse: 'I told him not to travel, but he insisted,' says mother of DU student who died in the tragedy
A building collapse in southwest Delhi killed seven people, including a Delhi University student named Arpit. Arpit had returned home for Rakshabandhan and was killed shortly after arriving back in Delhi. His mother is overwhelmed with grief and guilt after Arpit's tragic death. Friends mourn Arpit, remembering shared plans for concerts and college. The building owner has been apprehended, and an inquiry is underway.
Boba tea, green tea or coffee? AIIMS and Harvard-trained gastro doctor Saurabh Sethi reveals what’s better for fatty liver and overall gut health
AIIMS and Harvard-trained gastro doctor Dr Saurabh Sethi shared a simple “bad, good and great” food guide for digestive health. He listed boba tea, sweetened soda, pineapple, breakfast cereal and sausages among the less favourable choices. Green tea, chamomile tea, pears, plain oatmeal and grilled fish ranked better, while unsweetened coffee, peppermint tea, melons, oats with chia and chickpeas were his top choices.
Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 7 habits he changed at 34 that helped him feel healthier at 44
At thirty-four, Harvard-trained Dr. Saurabh Sethi embraced seven pivotal lifestyle shifts. He advocates for post-meal walks to help regulate blood glucose. Incorporating over thirty varied plants in a weekly diet bolsters gut health and nutrient absorption. He recommends completing dinner at least three hours before bedtime to ensure better nighttime glucose control and minimize reflux. Ensuring seven to nine hours of sleep is also crucial for blood sugar and appetite regulation.
Top company executive had daily bloating, heartburn despite 'normal' test results. Harvard-AIIMS gastro doctor shares 5 habits he recommended
A company executive struggled with daily bloating and heartburn despite undergoing endoscopy, colonoscopy, imaging and laboratory tests that were reportedly normal. Dr Saurabh Sethi recommended five lifestyle changes: 38 grams of fibre from breakfast, coffee with food, three regular meals, a 10-minute walk after the largest meal and at least seven hours of sleep. Sethi said the symptoms resolved within 30 days.
Rajya Sabha MPs elected to various statutory bodies, parliamentary panels
Ten Rajya Sabha members have been elected to various statutory bodies, including AIIMS institutes nationwide. Ashok Kumar Mittal and Rajneesh Kumar Agrawal secured positions within AIIMS institutions. Birendra Prasad Baishya and Sat Paul Sharma were also elected to AIIMS memberships. Sukhendu Sekhar Ray and Tiruchi Siva joined the Committee on Public Accounts. Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha and others were elected to the OBC Committee.
Researchers find potential neurotoxin in Cycad plant used as food in Odisha
Medical scientists have detected the neurotoxin BMAA in Odisha's Cycad plants, raising concerns as locals consume these products. Research is underway by AIIMS Bhubaneswar to determine if this consumption directly links to neurological diseases, following similar global findings in regions with traditional Cycad diets.
Folk singer Sharda Sinha, 72, dies at Delhi AIIMS
Renowned folk singer Sharda Sinha, known for her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Magahi music, passed away at 72. She was receiving treatment at AIIMS-Delhi for complications related to multiple myeloma. Despite Prime Minister Modi's concern and prayers, Sinha succumbed to her illness. Her legacy includes iconic songs like "Kartik Maas Ijoriya" and Bollywood hits like "Taar Bijli".
AIIMS-Delhi Smart Card to cover all departments, no cash payment from April
The AIIMS Smart Card will be the only way to make payments for all investigations and procedures other than electronic payments via UPI, debit cards, credit cards, etc, the AIIMS said. In the order, its Director Dr M Srinivas referred to an office memorandum issued on November 17, 2022, advising that 'AIIMS Smart Card' facility for patients and attendants be started with effect from April 15, 2023 in collaboration with SBI Bank.
Homeless take refuge in night shelters as cold wave grips Delhi
As the bone-chilling cold wave continued to sweep Delhi, homeless people were seen huddling in government-run night shelters. The night shelters in Delhi are aimed at providing a refuge to homeless people, who live on the streets and have nowhere else to go in the cold. The shelters offer blankets, beds, hot water, and food to those seeking shelter.
Twitter user claims 'Cockroach Daal' served to patient at AIIMS
A Twitter shared a photo clearly shows parts of a dismembered cockroach on a food tray which was served to the patient admitted at the premier institute.
Direct 'high-in' labels on packaged foods most effective to curb unhealthy consumption: AIIMS study
The study, to determine what type of labelling system would be most effective for Indian consumers, asked respondents to choose among various front-of-pack designs such as multicoloured traffic lights, star ratings or “high-in” warning labels.
AIIMS taps robots and telemedicine to cut contact risk
The institute, ranked the best in the National Institute Ranking Framework by the government, is using robots to sanitise and clean the areas used by Covid-19 patients, including intensive care units.
AIIMS Director busts biggest coronavirus myths about non-veg food, hot weather
Dr Randeep Guleria sought to dismiss claims that the intensity of coronavirus would taper down and ultimately vanish with temperatures going up. "The impact of the virus is as serious in hot-humid weather conditions of Singapore as in the colder environment of European countries," he said.
Congress rubbishes claims Sonia Gandhi did not get proper medical attention
BJP’s PM hopeful Narendra Modi took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to question why Gandhi was not provided an ambulance to get to the AIIMS.
Sonia discharged from AIIMS after a five-hour check-up
Sonia Gandhi was tonight admitted to AIIMS hospital after she was taken ill in the Lok Sabha where UPA's ambitious Food Security Bill was in the final stages of adoption.
Sonia unwell, admitted to AIIMS, condition stable
Sonia Gandhi, left the Lok Sabha while the voting was underway tonight on various amendments moved by the Opposition.
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