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Inflammation is natural process in response to any irritant in the body. White blood cells present in our body protects us from harmful organisms like bacteria, viruses, etc. Therefore, inflammation occurs when our body gets infected and during the healing process. Chronic inflammation is harmful for our body, which include diseases like diabetes, cancer, liver and heart related disorders. Signs of acute inflammation includes pain, swelling and redness. Let’s understand some of the underlying reasons of inflammation. 1. Lifestyle choices play a crucial role in causing inflammation. 2. Consumption of processed and junk foods, ready to eat meals, fatty and...

Artificial sweeteners are now a part of four daily lives. They are mainly used in packed food items. There are several varieties. Sweeteners, if taken in limited amounts, will not harm our organs, but if taken in over-doze, then will be harmful in the long run. According to FSSAI and FDA rules, all pieces of information should be specified on the package. If you check the package, it will be mentioned properly but due to the lack of information, you might not able to identify as they are also sometimes referred to the code number like INS 950. It is...

The use of plastic across the last two decades has become an indispensable part of our daily lives and no doubt, it is a contributing aspect to the growth of the economy but at the cost of the environment. Though it is hard to imagine life without plastic in the modern era, its impact on destroying the environment, flora, and fauna has been increasing anxiety across the world. Used in All Aspects of Life Plastic is used in all areas of life, right from containers to poly-bags, from pipelines, tanks to bathtubs, electric parts, screws, heavy machinery parts, etc. Plastic...

Adulteration in food has become a major concern affecting people’s health and nutritional status. Food adulteration can be intentional, unintentional or accidental. Intentional adulteration is a process of deliberately adding unwanted substances to food in order to lower its cost, which also lowers the nutritive value and may even cause toxicity leading to ill health consequences . “Adulterants” are the substances that are added to food which have  similar appearance/colour or composition. Nowadays ,the practice of adulteration has become so common, that it’s   become important to know about the common adulterants and simple testing methods to be sure. This...

Global Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) prevention Day is observed every year on the 21st of October. Realising the magnitude of the problem, the government of India started with National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Program in 1992,  with the goal to bring the prevalence of IDD to below 5% in the country. Also, to ensure the simplest method to prevent the broad spectrum of the disease by assuring 100% consumption of adequately iodated salt (15 ppm) in every household. Objectives of IDD Resurvey to assess iodine deficiency disorders and the impact after every five years. To produce and supply of iodised...