Centre Orders Rational Use of Cough Syrups After Toxic Batch Kills 11 Children in Madhya Pradesh

Centre Orders Rational Use of Cough Syrups After Toxic Batch Kills 11 Children in Madhya Pradesh

Toxic Cough Syrup Tragedy: Centre Orders States to Review Pediatric Medicines By: Javid Amin | 05 October 2025 National Health Emergency: Toxic Cough Syrup Claims 11 Young Lives India is reeling from yet another pharmaceutical tragedy. The Union Health Ministry has ordered all states and Union Territories to review and regulate the use of cough syrups, following the deaths of 11 children in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain district. Preliminary investigations confirmed the cause: a toxic batch of pediatric cough syrup contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG) — a deadly industrial solvent known…

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Health Over Hues: Why Wazwan’s True Beauty Lies in Taste, Not Chemicals

Health Over Hues: Why Wazwan’s True Beauty Lies in Taste, Not Chemicals

Wazwan’s True Colour Lies in Taste, Not Chemicals By: Javid Amin | 02 October 2025 A Feast at Risk: When Colour Overshadows Tradition In the bustling kitchens of Srinagar and the festive halls of Anantnag, the age-old aroma of saffron, Kashmiri chillies, and slow-cooked meat is being compromised by a modern obsession: artificial colour. Wazwan, the multi-course Kashmiri feast revered for centuries, is more than a meal—it is a cultural ceremony, a symbol of unity, and a culinary art form. From the rich crimson of Rogan Josh to the golden…

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Kashmir Witnesses Alarming Rise in Cancer: Over 50,000 Cases in Seven Years

A Silent Emergency Unfolds in the Valley By: Javid Amin | 25 September 2025 On a cold morning in Srinagar, 38-year-old Shazia from Pulwama sat in the oncology ward at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), waiting for her chemotherapy session. A schoolteacher, mother of two, and until recently, the picture of health, she never imagined that a small lump in her breast would turn into a battle for survival. Her story is not an isolated one. It echoes across Kashmir’s towns and villages, where cancer is slowly emerging as…

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Junk Food and Memory: A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Changing Diet

Junk Food and Memory: A Wake-Up Call for Kashmir’s Changing Diet

Junk Food Beyond the Waistline By: Saika J | 12 September 2025 Kashmir has always celebrated food. From morning nun chai with girda to a grand Wazwan, meals are moments of togetherness, tradition, and love. But beneath this cultural pride, a quiet dietary shift is taking place. Burgers, chips, and sugary drinks have entered homes, schools, and workplaces. Until now, we thought junk food was mainly about obesity, cholesterol, or diabetes. But a new Neuron study by the University of North Carolina School of Medicine reveals something far more alarming:…

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Post-Pregnancy Swelling in Kashmiri Women: From Temporary Edema to Permanent Weight Gain

Post-Pregnancy Swelling in Kashmiri Women: Between Biology, Culture & Care

The Unseen Weight of Motherhood in Kashmir By: Saika J | 12 September 2025 Motherhood in Kashmir is not just a personal journey—it is a cultural event, wrapped in age-old traditions, family rituals, and deep affection. When a Kashmiri woman gives birth, she is not only celebrated as a mother but also embraced by customs that shape her recovery. From Loaseh Aab (herbal baths) to being fed haund, kokur yakhni, saffron milk, and walnuts, every detail of her postpartum period is crafted with love. Yet, beneath the warmth of family…

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Eating Apples for Weight Loss: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Naturally

Eating Apples for Weight Loss: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Naturally

Can Eating Apples Really Help You Lose Weight? By: Javid Amin | 04 Sep 2025 When people think about losing weight, they often imagine complex diets, endless cardio, or expensive supplements. But what if one of the most powerful tools for weight management is sitting in your fruit basket right now? Yes, we’re talking about apples. Eating apples for weight loss is more than just an old saying (“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”). Modern nutrition science shows that apples are low in calories, high in fiber, loaded…

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Endless Loop of Heart Tragedies: Genes, Binge Drinking, and Stress Behind Surging Deaths in Young Adults

Endless Loop of Heart Tragedies: Genes, Binge Drinking, and Stress Behind Surging Deaths in Young Adults

Heart-Related Deaths in Young Adults – How Genes, Binge Drinking, and Stress Are Fueling a Silent Epidemic By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2025 The Silent Epidemic Among Young Hearts They look fit, they hit the gym, and their Instagram feeds show vibrant lifestyles filled with marathons, protein shakes, and fitness selfies. Yet, in shocking headlines week after week, we read about young men and women—some barely in their 20s or 30s—collapsing from sudden heart attacks. India today is witnessing a disturbing surge in heart-related deaths among young adults. What…

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Only Fresh Movement in Kashmir: Health Benefits of Fresh Meat, Chicken & Fish vs Processed Foods

Only Fresh Movement in Kashmir: Health Benefits of Fresh Meat, Chicken & Fish vs Processed Foods

Only Fresh: Kashmir’s Grassroots Call for Health, Heritage, and Honest Food By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 11 Aug 2025 The Rise of “Only Fresh” in Kashmir In recent years, Kashmir has faced a series of food safety scares—spoiled meat seizures, counterfeit sweets, and the use of banned synthetic food colours in traditional dishes. These crises have shaken public trust and triggered a powerful grassroots movement: “Only Fresh—Meat, Chicken, Fish. No to Processed Foods.” But this isn’t just a dietary slogan. It’s a statement of health sovereignty, cultural pride, and…

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Five Powerful Ways to Take Control of Sugar Cravings & Naturally Boost Dopamine

Five Powerful Ways to Take Control of Sugar Cravings & Naturally Boost Dopamine

Rethink your relationship with sugar. Here’s how to balance blood sugar, elevate your mood, and ditch the sugar cycle for good—naturally. By: Saika J | Srinagar | 10 July 2025 We’ve all been there: reaching for that chocolate bar or sugary chai when the energy crashes mid-afternoon or emotions run high. But here’s the science: sugar triggers dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter, creating a cycle that can spiral into dependency. The good news? You can break the loop and naturally reset your brain’s reward system with these five practical, expert-backed strategies.…

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Heatwave Health Crisis in Kashmir: Children at Risk Amid Soaring Temperatures

Heatwave Health Crisis in Kashmir: Children at Risk Amid Soaring Temperatures

Heatwave Health Crisis in Kashmir: Children Hit Hard as Illnesses Surge Amid Soaring Temperatures By: Javid Amin | Srinagar | 06 July 2025 Heatwave Health Crisis in Kashmir: Children Bear the Brunt of a Climate Emergency As temperatures in Kashmir breach historical records, another less visible but equally urgent crisis is unfolding—one that is overwhelming hospitals, threatening lives, and targeting the most vulnerable: our children. With heat exceeding 37°C in many districts, gastrointestinal infections, dehydration, and heat-related illnesses are spreading rapidly. Experts are raising red flags about contaminated water, poor…

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