A report by the Economic Times reveals that over 100 Indian pharma companies have failed quality tests on cough syrups, which contain toxins linked to over 141 children's deaths in Gambia, Cameroon, and Uzbekistan, and have caused an Acute Kidney Injury cluster among them.

A 14-year-old boy from Chembrasseri, whose treatment was going on at Kozhikode Medical College and Hospital in Kerala died of Nipah Virus.

In a botched surgery, two doctors left 3.2cm needle in the spine of a woman in Karnataka. It caused her unbearable pain, backache & trauma for almost 6 years to 46 years old.

On Wednesday night in Kerala, a 14-year-old passed away from an amoebic meningoencephalitis infection. According to health officials, this is Kerala's third brain-eating amoeba-related death in the past two months. The teenager, who was born in Kozhikode, Kerala, was admitted to the hospital on June 24 after displaying symptoms such as intense headache, nausea, and vomiting. It is believed that he contracted the illness while taking a bath in a brook close to his home.

Indian blackberry also known as Jamun is a dark purple fruit with sweety tart taste. It is considered Amrit in Ayurveda due to a lot of benefits it offers.

A 14-year-old boy in Kozhikode died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, the third case of the fatal infection in Kerala since May. The previous cases included a five-year-old child from Malappuram and a 13-year-old child from Kannur. Health officials advise caution in 2023 and 2017, keeping in mind previous cases in Alappuzha.

Twenty-two percent of Pani Puri sold in Karnataka failed FSSAI tests for containing carcinogenic chemicals like brilliant blue, sunset yellow, and tartrazine. Out of 260 samples, 41 were contaminated, and 18 were unfit for consumption. The government has promised to take strict action against those responsible to safeguard public health.

Sanitation workers held a protest outside the Municipal Corporation office in Sector 68 on Friday against the ongoing garbage disposal crisis plaguing the city. They accused and protested against the authorities of politicising the issue and harassing residents, the workers dumped garbage in front of the office while raising slogans against the Punjab government, mayor and municipal commissioner. Mohan Singh, state vice-president of the Sanitation Workers’ Union, said, “Politics is being played over Mohali’s garbage issue. The MLA and the mayor are from different parties, and the residents of Mohali are suffering as a result of their political conflict.” He added, “Sanitation workers are segregating up to 85% of the waste at Resource Management Centres (RMCs). Of the total 200 tonnes of daily waste, 50% is wet waste, and 25% consists of cardboard, bottles and similar items, which sanitation workers manage themselves. The remaining 25%, including diapers, plastic bags and wraps, is around 10-15 tonnes daily. Despite this, the authorities lack infrastructure and mechanism to manage this waste effectively.”

The Zika virus, spread by mosquitoes like those carrying dengue and chikungunya, infected a doctor and his daughter in Pune. Symptoms include rash, fever, and joint pain lasting up to 7 days. There's no specific treatment or vaccine, so preventing mosquito bites with repellent and nets is crucial.

Novel fruits, known as Black Plums or Indian Black Cherry in India, are tall roadside trees native to India and the East Indies, also found in Thailand, Philippines, and other countries. They aid in immunity, regulate blood sugar, and have medicinal leaves. Overconsumption may lead to low blood sugar, constipation, skin issues, and nausea.