Health - The Purbottar

02 Jul

Figaro Olive Oil launches Figaro Baby

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaFigaro Baby, Figaro Olive Oil, INDIA

One of India's most beloved brands Figaro Olive Oil celebrates the announcement of its entry into a new product category with Figaro Baby. This all-new product - Figaro Baby Massage Oil - is dermatologically tested and specially designed for a baby's delicate skin to improve skin moisturizing. The oil is developed with an all-natural formulation that nourishes and makes the skin soft.A recent survey conducted by the National Library of Medicine, found that babies who were massaged with olive oil had better-moisturized skin than those who received dry massages, which led to charred skin. Massages have always been a quintessential…

27 Jun

India ensures global participation in International Yoga Day

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaINTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY

India once again ensured global participation for the International Day of Yoga by giving the message of being health-conscious, connecting millions of people around the world with the spirit of universal brotherhood. For the first time on International Yoga Day, people in Fiji practiced yoga in Albert Park at around 3.15 AM Indian Standard Time. After Fiji, yoga was organized at the Sky Tower, New Zealand in which a large number of people took part. At the same time, people practiced yoga at the Queensland Cricket Club in Australia. Whereas in New York, United States, a grand event of yoga…

24 Jun

Head & Neck cancers are amongst the top cancers in Nepal

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaDr Ankur Bahl, Head & Neck cancers, Nepal, Oncologists

Leading oncologists from India and Nepal recently conducted a workshop on the fight against rising head and neck cancers (HNC) in Nepal at Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu. The agenda of the conference was to discuss issues related to head and neck cancer treatment. The workshop also focused on raising awareness for cancer amongst the public. The workshop was attended by top oncologists from Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, India: Dr A K Anand (Radiation Oncology), Dr Ankur Bahl (Medical Oncology), Dr Vedant Kabra (Surgical Oncologist ), Dr Ishita B Sen (Nuclear Medicine Physician) and Dr Neha Kakkar (Radiation Oncology) along with key oncologists from Nepal: Dr Sudhip Shrestha (Medical Oncologist) and Dr…

18 Jun

Glenmark launches Indacaterol + Mometasone FDC for Asthma

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaGlenmark, ndacaterol + Mometasone

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited (Glenmark), an innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company has launched the novel fixed-dose combination (FDC) drug - Indacaterol + Mometasone for patients suffering from uncontrolled asthma, in India. The company has launched this FDC under the brand name Indamet. The drug will be available in three strengths with a fixed dose of Indacaterol 150 mcg and variable doses of Mometasone 80 mcg, 160 mcg, and 320 mcg respectively, to be taken once daily. Alok Malik, Group Vice-President & Head, India Formulations, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited, said, “We are proud to introduce this novel fixed-dose combination Indamet, which is the first…

13 Jun

High risk of Accidental Falls due to Poor Vision

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, Health, IndiaAccidental Falls, Elderly patients

As per WHO, falls due to poor vision are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, where people over 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls. Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss and has been associated with falls, poor balance, difficulty with activities of daily living, smaller life space and poor quality of life. It is a retinal disease, damage to a spot in the retina called the macula, causes vision loss in patients over 65 years of age. This spot is important for visual acuity as it has plenty…

03 Jun

Junior Chamber International Hand “LN-4” Distribution and Implant at Guwahati

editor0 CommentsAssam, Health

JCI Guwahati held a press conference at the Guwahati Press Club on 2nd June. The Press Conference was Presided by JCI Guwahati President JC Sonia Sarda, Immediate Past President JC Neha Jain, along with Project Chairpersons JC Manoj Barjatya & JC Reena Barjatya, Project Advisors JC Rashmi Khatuwala, JC Deepak Bhajanka, Project coordinators JC Gunjan Saraf, JC Poonam Damani, JC Nisha Agarwal and Zone Officers, Past Zone Presidents & Members of JCI. While Addressing the Press Conference JC Sonia Sarda, JC Manoj Barjatya, JC Rashmi Khatuwalainformed the reporters that: “JCI-Guwahati is going to organize Mega FREE Prosthetic hand distribution and…

30 May

Protinex highlights the importance of strength in daily life

Business Correspondent0 CommentsBusiness, HealthProtinex

The flagship brand of Danone India Protinex launched a new commercial on television and digital platforms. The TVC portrays the life of an Indian adult who is unable to carry out basic household chores due to tiredness and lack of strength. It was conceptualized by DDB Mudra and draws inspiration from our daily life and demonstrates show declining strength encumbers an individual’s ability to enjoy life with his family. The TVC expresses his concern over the declining muscle strength of Indians over 30 years of age. A sedentary lifestyle among adults in India has become more common. People above 30…

19 May

No Covid death in Odisha for 16 days

editor0 CommentsCovid-19Covid-19, odisha

Odisha on Thursday reported 12 new COVID-19 cases at 0.08% test positivity rate, with the tally rising to 12,88,339, the health and family welfare department said. The death toll stood static at 9,126 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported for the 16th consecutive day. Besides, 53 other coronavirus patients have died due to comorbidities so far. Odisha now has 120 active cases, while 12,79,040 patients have recovered from the disease, including 15 in the last 24 hours. Twelve out of 30 districts of the State have so far turned Coronavirus-free with zero active cases.

13 May

India reports 2841 fresh Covid infections in last 24 hours

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, IndiaCOVID 19

India reported 2841 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, stated the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. India’s active caseload now stands at 18,604 with active cases now constituting 0.04% of the country’s total positive cases. As per the data shared by the ministry, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.74% with 3295 patients having recovered in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative tally of recovered patients to 4,25,73,460. While the weekly positivity rate in the country currently stands at 0.69 percent, the daily positivity rate stands at 0.58 percent, as per the data. Besides, the health ministry stated…

12 May

India Reports 2,897 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours

editor0 CommentsCovid-19INDIA

India stated 2,897 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,31,10,586, while the fresh cases dipped to 19,494, according to the Union Health Ministry statistics updated.The loss of life count climbed to 5,24,157 with 54 fresh fatalities, the information referred to today. Active cases comprised 0.05 percent of total infections, while the nationwide COVID-19 recovery rate was 98.74 percent, the ministry said. A decrease of 143 cases was recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. According to the ministry, the day-to-day positivity rate was recorded as…