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Study links heavy metals, ‘hidden drugs’ in alt meds to liver injury. Safety, regulation debate grows

Kerala researchers study 386 products, covering Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani, other traditional remedies. Findings raise concerns about regulatory oversight of Ayush meds.

65,000 misleading ads flagged, 3,000 adverse drug reactions recorded since 2018, says Ayush secretary

Ayush ministry is expanding research collaborations with major institutions such as AIIMS,IISc, IIT-Delhi & ICMR, he adds.

Why AYUSH secretary’s unprecedented 8-year run is facing legal challenge

A petition in the Delhi High Court has challenged Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha’s 2017 appointment and the repeated extensions, saying his “indefinite continuance" was done “without any recruitment notification or adherence to government rules."

38,539 misleading Ayush product advertisements reported in the last three years

Ministry of Ayush has also requested State Drug Licensing Authorities and State Drug Controllers to take corrective measures for preventing inappropriate advertisement in electronic and print media including newspapers and initiate action

Same retirement age as MBBS? SC takes up plea, issues notice to AYUSH doctors

Issue came up for consideration before 3-judge SC bench led by CJI Friday. In February, Rajasthan HC increased retirement age for AYUSH doctors in state-run hospitals from 60 to 62.

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurates two-day Homoeopathy Symposium in New Delhi

The President highlighted importance of scientific research in verifying authenticity of Homeopathic treatments and in increasing the confidence of people in this medical system.

100-Day countdown to International Day of Yoga kicks off

The Ministry of Ayush and the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga are jointly organizing the event.

Ayurveda to cure arthritis, diabetes? Doctors blame lax laws, ‘regulatory oversight’ for ‘misleading ads’

While Patanjali has been under fire for ‘unscientific claims’ in ads, experts have flagged govt’s apparent lack of rigour in approval of traditional medicines & curbing of misleading ads. 

Can mixing traditional & modern medicines help treat cancer? Govt wants to find out

ICMR & Ayush ministry have identified nearly 30 ‘priority’ diseases including cancer & multiple sclerosis. But experts are divided over efficacy of 'integrated healthcare'.

Australia issues advisory on turmeric supplements — what it says & why you needn’t give up haldi yet

Advisory says turmeric supplements may be linked to risk of liver injuries in rare cases. It follows 2 severe cases, including 1 death, believed to be associated with such supplements.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.