Doctors Warn Sugary Drinks Marketed as ORS May Endanger Children’s Health
Doctors Warn Sugary Drinks Marketed as ORS May Endanger Children’s Health
New Delhi | October 27, 2025Health experts are sounding the alarm over the growing misuse of the term “ORS” by beverage companies selling sugary drinks, warning that such products may worsen dehydration in children instead of preventing it.Doctors say that many of these so-called ORS drinks, widely available over the counter, contain sugar levels up to ten times higher than what the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends for oral rehydration solutions. While WHO advises a sugar concentration of about 13.5 grams per litre, these commercial beverages often contain 110 to 120 grams per litre — enough to exacerbate dehydration and cause severe health issues in children.Earlier this month, the Food Safety and Standards Authority...
Neurosurgeon Explains What Happens to Your Body During a 36-Hour Fast
New Delhi, October 25Dr. Prashant Katakol, a neurosurgeon with over 33 years of experience, recently shared insights on the effects of a 36-hour fast on the human body, highlighting how fasting can enhance health, mental clarity, and cellular repair. According to Dr. Katakol, fasting is not simply skipping meals but a structured way for the body to rejuvenate and heal itself. Through a detailed explanation shared on social media, he described the remarkable internal processes that occur when the body is deprived of food for a sustained period.During the first six hours of fasting, the body primarily relies on energy derived from the last meal. Glucose levels remain steady, and insulin continues its role in maintaining balance. Most people do not experience...
EU Considers Ban on Ethanol in Hand Sanitisers Over Cancer Risk Concerns
Brussels – October 21, 2025The European Union is reviewing the use of ethanol as an active ingredient in biocidal products, including hand sanitisers, after new safety assessments suggested potential cancer and reproductive health risks. The review follows an internal recommendation made on October 10 by a working group within the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA), which raised concerns about ethanol’s classification as a potentially toxic substance.ECHA’s Biocidal Products Committee (BPC) is scheduled to meet between November 25 and 28 to evaluate whether ethanol should be restricted or substituted in biocidal and cleaning products. If experts determine that ethanol poses a significant risk to human health—such as carcinogenicity or reproductive...
Common Daily Habits That Could Be Harming Your Organs, Says Mumbai Surgeon
Oct 18, 2025, MumbaiEven simple daily habits can silently affect your health over time, according to Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon and health educator Dr. Manan Vora. Many routines that feel harmless, like sitting for long hours, eating quickly, or rubbing your eyes, can gradually place strain on your organs and impact your long-term wellbeing. Dr. Vora recently shared an Instagram video explaining eight everyday habits that can quietly harm your body and offered tips to minimize their effects.Breathing is the first step to good health. According to Dr. Vora, breathing through the mouth instead of the nose can dry out the airways and make you more prone to infections, affecting your lungs. Using proper breathing techniques and nasal breathing can reduce...
Fortis Doctor Warns Daily Fruit Juices Could Be “Sugar Syrups” With Hidden Health Risks
NEW DELHI, Oct. 17, 2025Many people believe drinking fruit juice is a healthy way to get vitamins, whether it’s fresh-squeezed or packaged in tetra packs. However, Dr. Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, has warned that fruit juices may not be as healthy as they seem and can carry hidden health risks.In a social media post on October 13, Dr. Vatsya explained that fruit juices, even those made from fresh fruits, are not a substitute for whole fruits. “It may sound harsh, but fruit juices are harmful. Start calling them ‘sugar syrups’ and completely stop giving them if you think fruit juice is healthy for your child,” he said.Dr. Vatsya explained that when juice is made...
Tamil Nadu Cancels Licence of Cough Syrup Manufacturer Linked to Child Deaths
Chennai, October 13:The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department has cancelled the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Coldrif cough syrup, following an investigation that linked the product to the deaths of at least 22 children in Madhya Pradesh. The decision comes after toxic contaminants, specifically Diethylene Glycol (DEG), were found in the cough syrup. The company has been officially shut down by the state authorities.In addition to shutting down Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the Tamil Nadu government has ordered comprehensive inspections of all pharmaceutical manufacturing units in the state. Large-scale inspections are currently underway to ensure that no other companies are producing unsafe medicines.The owner...
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