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Slow poison in our fruits

August 24, 2015 Editor

It’s not just Calcium Carbide, banned chemical Oxytocin is secretly being injected into fruits and vegetables. The next time you go to the market, do not be carried away by the big, shiny lustrous fruits on display. They may well have been pumped up with a chemical called oxytocin. Horticulture experts admit that oxytocin is now increasingly used to promote artificial growth in fruits and vegetables and to enhance their texture, aroma and skin colour. Along with calcium carbide and ethephon, oxytocin is fast turning into a health hazard. Doctors…

Top 18 iron-rich foods to boost haemoglobin

August 24, 2015 Editor

Low haemoglobin, anaemia, hair loss, tiredness and headaches are some of the symptoms and health problems associated with lack of iron in the body. Iron deficiency can affect your life adversely and can lead to serious health problems. Following are top 18 ingredients that can boost your iron intake; just add these healthy foods rich in iron to prevent diseases related iron deficiency. Daily recommended dietary intake Women above 19 to 50: 18 mg Men above 19: 8 mg * Australian Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) Liver: Liver is the powerhouse…

Lack of dumping facility poses health risk in Sopore

August 24, 2015 Editor

The failure of District Administration to construct a garbage dumping facility in Sopore has evoked widespread resentment among the locals as heaps of domestic and market waste lies scattered across the town. In the absence of solid waste management facility the garbage heaps are a common scene here and local residents allege that the Municipal Council is doing nothing to address the problem. The solid waste including plastic bags and polythene and hospital waste is being thrown on the roads and also into the drains leading to their blockade. Mounds…

Working over 8 hrs a day raises stroke risk by 33 %

August 20, 2015 Editor

It’s now official -working over 8 hours a day increases the risk of stroke by 33%. Scientists have for the first time quantified the number of hours of work that could cause serious harm. Working 55 hours or more per week is linked to a 33% greater risk of stroke and a more modest (13%) increased risk of developing coronary heart disease compared with working a standard 35 to 40 hour week. The largest study till date on the issue, involving over 6,00,000 individuals will be published in The Lancet…

Paediatric hospital to come up at Bemina

August 20, 2015 Editor

Empowered Committee constituted for creation of posts Private Security Agencies Regulation Ordinance approved LAHDC Councillors get retrospective effect for emoluments 83 posts created in Handicrafts Dept The Cabinet Wednesday gave nod to the construction of new Paediatric Hospital within the upcoming 200 bedded Maternity Hospital at Bemina at a cost of Rs 25 crore. The decision was taken to facilitate the availability of Paediatric health care facilities alongside the maternity hospital within the same building premises. COMMITTEE FOR CREATION OF POSTS The Cabinet accorded sanction to the constitution of an…

Under fire Director SKIMS bumps into agitated staff

August 20, 2015 Editor

Employees demand Zargar’s removal, Police swung into action The Non Gazetted Employees Welfare Association (NGEWA) at Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has castigated the attitude of the state government and the Director, SKIMS who have “failed to deliberate with the representatives of the association” despite Early this morning, police entered the SKIMS compound and arrested leaders of the association for fear of a protest by the employees “on directions of Director SKIMS”. On Tuesday also NGEWA held an hour long protest in the hospital premises demanding removal of Director…

It too happens in SKIMS: One Entrance, Two Degrees

August 19, 2015 Editor

Appearing for an entrance and availing a professional degree is all right everywhere. However, one entrance and getting dual professional degrees is something that only happens in Kashmir. A senior doctor and Deputy Medical Superintendent at Shere-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences’ Medical College or (JVC, Bemina), Dr Shifa Abeeda is at the helm of affairs at JVC Bemina. The senior doctor has allegedly availed two MD degrees on one professional entrance examination, courtesy crisis-hit SKIMS deemed University. Sources informed two degrees were allotted to the accused candidate, who had appeared…

Foods that fight Osteoporosis

August 18, 2015 Editor

Osteoporosis is a disease wherein the bones become very weak and fragile. People with osteoporosis have an increased risk for fractured bones, even from minor falls or accidents. It is always considered that elderly women are prone to osteoporosis, but this is not true. Damage to the bone starts at an early age. In order to maintain strong and healthy bones and prevent osteoporosis, you need to take certain precautions from an early age. Milk and milk products Include a healthy proportion of low fat milk and milk products (cheese,…

Tips to manage cholesterol levels

August 18, 2015 Editor

Cholesterol is one of the leading causes of heart disease. Want to stay away from this threatening problem? Eat less meat Red meat is known to increase cholesterol levels, so minimise the consumption of meat in your diet. Even if you’re consuming meat, make sure that you eat lean meat. Stay away from beef, pork and lamb and instead eat fish. Get fibre Include at least 5 to 10 grams of fibre in your diet daily. This will better your chances of keeping your cholesterol levels from rising by almost…

9 sleep mistakes you’re probably making after 9pm

August 17, 2015 Editor

It’s one thing to make sleep a priority and another to actually achieve those blissful seven-nine hours of unadulterated shut-eye. – Your ability to fall asleep at a reasonable time, stay asleep and wake up feeling well-rested the following morning depends on the steps you take hours before your head hits the pillow. And many of them go beyond basic sleep hygiene and focus more on daily habits that are surprisingly easy to rectify. Struggling with sleep despite your best efforts? These nine behaviours might be to blame if they’re…