FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani has backed Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe's aggressive enforcement of food safety rules, saying his work proves that "if there's a will, there's a way".
This edition of Health360 examines surrogate advertising in India, highlighting the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration's notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff regarding Vimal Elaichi promotions.
From coping with reduced oxygen levels at high altitudes to understanding the long-term health risks of vaping, experts explain the science behind both issues, offering practical insights on safety, performance, and protecting overall health.
In this episode of Health360, host Sneha Mordani addresses several health claims and nutrition myths.
This episode of Health 360, presented by India Today's Sneha Mordani, highlights key medical warnings and health advice. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that generative AI, social media algorithms, and excessive smartphone use adversely affect children, leading to 'smartphone brain', cognitive overload, shorter attention spans, and disrupted sleep from blue light exposure.
India has tightened regulations on alcohol-containing medicines to curb their growing misuse for intoxication and addiction. In this ground report, we explain why the Union Health Ministry has brought certain alcohol-based oral medicines, including some cough syrups, under the stricter Schedule H1 category, ending their over-the-counter sale.
In an interview, supermodel and fitness enthusiast Milind Soman discussed his approach to health, diet, and ageing. Soman, who recently turned 60, shared that he does not follow complicated workout routines or strict diets.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration banned three beauty creams containing toxic mercury and lead, which pose severe risks to the kidneys and nervous system.
This episode of Health 360 explores pressing health and wellness issues, starting with the therapeutic benefits of sunshine for hospital patients and its role in regulating the circadian rhythm.
Kerala is facing a health alert following the death of a four-year-old girl from a Shigella bacterial infection at a Kozhikode medical college.
This episode of Healthily 360 explores three health and environmental issues. First, it examines the debate between alternative and modern medicine, highlighting the role of natural healing, Ayurveda, and lifestyle changes in managing conditions like postpartum depression.
This episode of India Today Health 360 examines multiple health developments, starting with a recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The segment explores how confined travel environments and shared spaces contribute to the rapid spread of infectious diseases.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist at World Health Organisation (WHO), discussed the recent Andes hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship.
A severe heatwave is currently sweeping across large parts of India, with the heatwave belt covering the entire North India region, parts of West and Central India, and isolated pockets in the east.
Gurugram drug controller officers intercepted a car in DLF Phase IV, seizing fake Mounjaro injections worth nearly fifty-six lakh rupees. The counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs lacked proper cold chain storage and licenses, leading to the arrest of two men.
This special edition of Health 360 highlights several pressing medical and lifestyle concerns, starting with the alarming trend of brides using diabetes medications for rapid cosmetic weight loss before their weddings.
A major retrospective study by Delhi's GB Pant Hospital involving over 5,000 patients has revealed that standard global heart risk calculators fail to identify at-risk Indians.
An India Today investigation on Health 360 explores how early signs of Parkinson's disease may appear years before diagnosis through subtle symptoms like constipation, reduced sense of smell, mood disturbances and disrupted sleep.
India's obesity drug market is entering a new phase as Novo Nordisk's key semaglutide patent expires, allowing Indian pharmaceutical companies to launch lower-cost versions of the active ingredient used in Ozempic and Wegovy.
A new episode of Doctor vs Internet takes a closer look at the growing buzz around weight-loss injections, as experts warn against blindly following trends without understanding the science behind them. Hosted by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, the episode features Mumbai-based endocrinologist Dr Shashank Joshi, who breaks down the rise of GLP-1 drugs and their role in treating obesity. He explains who should consider these injections, the different types available, and why medical supervision is essential. The discussion also turns to what experts call the "thin-fat Indian" profile, where people may appear lean but have high body fat and metabolic risks. Dr Joshi links this to genetic factors and lifestyle patterns, saying obesity is not simply about diet or exercise alone. He cautions against the misuse of GLP-1 drugs without prescription, warning of potential health risks. The episode also stresses the importance of building muscle for long-term health and questions some traditional food practices that may reduce nutritional value. The conversation aims to help viewers make informed decisions as weight-loss treatments become increasingly popular.
