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SEPT – 15: COVER STORY

The dangers of painkillers Know the side effects and why you should avoid some painkillers   When pain gets agonising, even the bravest of us reach for a painkiller.  It may give us  just temporary relief  but, at that moment of ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT – 15: NEWS FLASH

Doctor’s prescriptions in capital letters Physicians have been directed to prescribe drugs with generic names in legible and capital letters under amended rules in Indian Medical Council Regulations, 2002. Illegible prescriptions by doc..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT – 15: FOOD & HEALTH

The secret role of caffeine in soft drinks You cannot taste it, then why is it there? In peak summer, when the mercury soars to unimaginable levels in the country, a chilled soft drink is something to die for. But before you reach for that bot..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT – 15: SNIPPETS

Smoking impairs memory, language and perception   Apart from the long list of ills associated with smoking, a new study has revealed the damaging effect smoking has on the brain. Cigarettes thin the outer layer of the brain, the cortex, r..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT – 15: PUBLIC INTEREST

Light up your home efficiently Use eco-friendly products to save electricity and money too As use of electrical and electronic products in your home rises, can soaring electricity bills be far behind? One major way you can cut costs is by goin..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT – 15: TALL TALK

The number game Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) Guidelines for Advertising of Educational Institutions and Programs state that an advertisement mentioning competitive rank of an institution or its programme shall also provide ful..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT – 15: SETTLED IN COURT

Insurer ordered to pay up full claim amount in accident case   Ahmedabad-based Kirti Kumar Shah had taken a Personal Accident insurance policy from New India Assurance Co. Ltd. During the validity period, on 4 November 2011, he met with a..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT -15: CONSUMER TIPS

10 natural mosquito repellents   In their case, size does not matter! Small and innocuous looking, mosquitoes can cause life-threatening diseases like malaria, dengue and chikungunya. Here are 10 natural mosquito repellents that will help..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

SEPT – 15: CERS MEDIATES

Finally, ICICI bank gives refund Dr. Chirayu Shinde of Ahmedabad was shocked to find his bank balance short of Rs. 92,832. He contacted his bank – ICICI, checked his transaction details and found that his card had been used for unauthor..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,monthly,September

AUG – 15: FOOD & HEALTH

Choose the right food An increasing number of varieties of food items in the market make your buying choices highly confusing. We clear a few misconceptions to ensure that you consume the right food and eat healthy. Skimmed milk:The low fat co..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,August,monthly

AUG – 15: CERC NEWS

Workshop on food fortification organised Confederation of Indian Industry’s – Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (CII-FACE), Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Consumer VOICE and CERC jointly launched “A D..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,August,monthly

AUG – 15: SNIPPETS

Deficiency of salt also harmful It is common knowledge that excess salt intake aggravates hypertension and elevates your risk of heart diseases. Researchers have found that people who consume more than 8,000mg of sodium per day are 50-70% more..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,August,monthly

AUG – 15: COVER STORY

Here are the 8 most common or problematic myths and misconceptions related to weight loss identified by Choice, Australia after talking to practising dietitians. In order to set the record straight, the facts are also presented. 1. The less yo..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,August,monthly

JULY – 15: TALL TALK

IVF ads violate the law   Two complaints were received by the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) recently. One advertisement was by Delhi IVF & Fertility Research Centre which made two claims. One was that it was “a o..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,July,monthly

JULY – 15: SNIPPETS

Nuts a healthy choice for diabetics A study published in Diabetes Care, 2011 concludes that replacing carbohydrate foods with plant-based sources of fat is beneficial for diabetes patients. The study found that a group of volunteers consuming ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,July,monthly

JULY – 15: HEALTH MATTERS

Hazards of some modern conveniences Several products we use today make life more convenient. However, we do not actually consider the ramifications to our health and environment. Cell phones: Today, cell phones are a vital part of our life. Ma..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,July,monthly

AUG – 15: CERS MEDIATES

Pest control agency agrees to abide by warranty clause Gujarat Pest Control Services carried out anti-termite treatment at Chirag Shah’s home. The agency assured Chirag of a warranty of seven years. In less than two months Chirag notice..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,August,monthly

JULY – 2015: CERC NEWS

TV show on health hazards of milk adulteration VTV Gujarat conducted a live talk show on adulteration of milk on June 17, 2015. Ms. Anindita Mehta, Deputy General Manager, Chemical and Microbiology Laboratory, CERC took part in the show as an ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,July,monthly

JULY – 15: CONSUMER TIPS

How to develop a healthy metabolism A commonly ignored yet important parameter in your weight loss regime is your body’s metabolism. It is the way your body converts the sugar, protein and fat into energy. Here are some tips on developi..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,July,monthly

JULY – 15: SETTLED IN COURT

HDFC Bank in the dock for wrongly charging customer Deepak Sheth, from Ahmedabad, obtained a credit card from HDFC Bank and made purchases worth Rs. 3,786. He deposited a cheque of UCO Bank to clear the dues. As it took some time for the chequ..

  • Posted by CERC India
  • Posted in 2015,July,monthly
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