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New York Post
3 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
This summer fruit helps beat the heat while boosting heart health and brain health, experts claim
One summertime fruit doesn't just offer juicy sweetness – it can deliver a powerful hydration boost, support brain health and supply essential vitamins and antioxidants, experts say. One summertime fruit doesn't just offer juicy sweetness – it can deliver a powerful hydration boost, support brain health and supply essential vitamins and antioxidants, experts say. Peaches, which are about 89% water, outshine their stone-fruit counterparts like plums and nectarines in terms of hydration, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). They also pack in similar antioxidant benefits with fewer calories. Watermelon and cantaloupe top the charts for highest water content, but peaches follow closely behind, according to the USDA. Fruits that hydrate while also providing electrolytes can help the body better replace and retain fluids than water alone, research shows. The fuzzy fruits offer several electrolytes, plus many other nutrients. 'Peaches are rich in fiber, vitamin C and potassium,' Vandana Sheth, a Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist, told Fox News Digital. 'All of these nutrients help support digestion, heart health, and immunity.' 5 One summertime fruit doesn't just offer juicy sweetness – it can deliver a powerful hydration boost, support brain health and supply essential vitamins and antioxidants, experts say. A medium raw peach contains about 285 milligrams of potassium, an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a critical role in nerve function, muscle contraction, fluid balance, heart health, and blood pressure management. That's more potassium than many popular electrolyte supplements and about 8.4% of the daily recommended intake for men and 11% recommended for women, according to the National Institutes of Health. Most U.S. residents consume too little potassium, which increases their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 5 Peaches offer several electrolytes, plus many other nutrients, according to reports. alter_photo – Peaches are also heart-healthy options thanks to their antioxidant content. They contain flavonoids, which help lower the risk of heart disease and support memory and cognition, and carotenoids, which can help fight inflammation and protect and restore skin. Early studies have indicated that the antioxidants can have potential anti-cancer effects, Sheth said. 5 'Peaches are rich in fiber, vitamin C and potassium,' Vandana Sheth (not pictured), a Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist, told Fox News Digital. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – The flavonoids and carotenoids also give peaches their distinct color. 'Peaches combine two groups of pigments that you don't often see together in other fruits and vegetables,' Mary Ann Lila, a distinguished professor in the Plants for Human Health Institute at North Carolina State University, told The New York Times. Raw peaches with their skin also provide about 4% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A and 13% of the daily vitamin C needed, plus a few grams of fiber to aid digestion and gut health, Sheth said. 5 For those trying to limit sugar intake, pairing peaches – which contain up to 13 grams of natural sugar – with protein or healthy fats is key. Pavel Lysenko – 5 Raw peaches with their skin also provide about 4% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin A and 13% of the daily vitamin C needed, experts said. djoronimo – For those trying to limit sugar intake, pairing peaches – which contain up to 13 grams of natural sugar – with protein or healthy fats is key. This approach helps slow down sugar absorption and stabilizes blood sugar levels, added Sheth, who's also a certified diabetes care and education specialist. 'You can add chopped peaches to your morning toast with nut butter or into your cereal or yogurt bowl, blend it into a smoothie or try grilling peaches with a sprinkle of spice,' she recommended.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
New National Medical Commission chairperson calls for affordable private medical education
Coordinated teamwork, a uniform licensing process for doctors across India, and improving the perception of the National Medical Commission (NMC) were among the priority areas for work for the statutory body, Abhijat Sheth, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Commission, told The Hindu in an exclusive interview. Dr. Seth's appointment comes amid controversies and a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged corruption in the process of securing approvals for private medical colleges. Stating that he wouldn't be able to comment on the CBI probe into alleged bribery, Dr. Seth, however, said that the current trend of 'MBBS seat booking' costing many lakhs of rupees at several private medical colleges was a matter of concern. 'What exchange is taking place (between students and medical college authorities) is very difficult to confirm for the Commission. This is a matter for investigating agencies to probe,' he said, adding that the high cost of an MBBS programme, the basic medical undergraduate degree in India, in a private institution could be because quality in education doesn't come cheap. 'Most of us don't look at the cost incurred by the government sector to educate a doctor. When compared to that quality, (the cost of) private education seems expensive,' Dr. Sheth said. 'This is all a matter of perception. Yes, the perception is that the fee is very high…but I'm sure that we, as a team, will be able to, over time, see how best we can optimise this,' he said. The fee structure and cost must be controlled to a level that is comfortable to an average family, he added. 'We want the private medical institutes to survive, and we want that education is affordable,' he said. India has many well-developed government medical institutions with huge capacity for student intake, Dr. Sheth said. 'We must ensure that they are working at their full capacity. The Central government has brought in many initiatives to increase medical seats, and to ensure that their organisations are able to work at full capacity for this. Currently, we feel that we aren't using these institutes to their full capacity — this is an area we need to explore,' the NMC Chairperson said. In India, only 40% of the medical services sector — education, diagnostic services, and treatment — is with the government, Dr. Sheth said, speaking of the private sector's role in healthcare. 'So, (in) training doctors to use the latest and new technology, etc., we have to bring in the private sector. For this, we must work closely with them as partners in the healthcare ecosystem. The Commission is looking at greater collaboration and commitment from the private sector. This is a resource which we would like to engage and harness,' he said. 'They (private medical facilities) have huge learning resources with them. We are actively looking at how best to integrate them,' he added. Also read: Medical education in India is at a crossroads; here's a road map The immediate focus at the NMC would be to improve the quality of education, promote good governance, and make access to the NMC easy for students and doctors, the Chairperson of the regulatory body said. 'Also, all the unnecessary lengthy procedures and processes are to be minimised. This must be replaced with coordinated and sustained teamwork,' Dr. Sheth said.
Mint
15-07-2025
- Health
- Mint
Centre fills key vacant positions at NMC
The government has made a series of appointments to fill key vacant positions at the country's apex medical education regulator and its four autonomous boards, the Union health ministry announced on Tuesday. The crucial appointments include 10 part-time members from state and Union territory governments, nine part-time members from state medical councils, the fourth part-time member of each of the four autonomous boards, and one expert for the search committee. All appointments, made for a period of two years through a transparent draw of lots, aim to enhance the functioning of medical colleges and drive crucial reforms in medical education across the country. On 11 July, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Dr. Abhijat Sheth as the chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for a four-year term. Sheth also serves as the president of the National Board of Examinations in Sciences (NBEMS). NMC appointments are made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on the recommendations of a search committee chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. Mint reported on 4 July that the health ministry had asked the Cabinet Secretariat to urgently fill 18 top-level vacancies at the medical education regulator, reeling under a leadership void ahead of the next academic session. The results of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for undergraduate medical courses, which the NMC conducts, were declared on 14 June, and admissions counselling has started. The NMC consists of a chairperson, 10 ex-officio members, and 22 part-time members. The 18 posts of members equivalent to the rank of additional secretary had been vacant for six to eight months, Mint reported, citing government officials. The Tuesday health ministry statement said Union minister for health and family welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, had overseen the appointments. The selection process adhered to the procedures outlined in the National Medical Commission Act, 2019. Meanwhile, Dr. M.K. Ramesh, former president of the Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), was named president of the Medical Assessment Rating Board (MARB). The NMC comprises four autonomous boards: the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB), Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB), and Medical Assessment Rating Board (MARB). The move is expected to strengthen the NMC's ability to oversee and regulate medical education effectively, especially following recent stringent actions taken by the commission against a private medical college and an assessor in a bribery scandal.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Amid assessment reports 'scam', medical regulator gets a new chief
File photo: Dr Abhijat Sheth (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The government has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex body for regulating medical education in the country. He will be replacing Dr B N Gangadhar who offered to relinquish the post several months ago owing to health concerns. Sources said the government had asked Dr Gangadhar to continue until a new appointment was made. Dr Sheth, whose appointment has been notified, served as president of National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences that conducted NEET-PG exams before this. Dr Sheth's appointment comes amid allegations of corruption in assessment reports submitted for medical colleges.
India Gazette
13-07-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Dr Abhijat Sheth takes charge as NMC Chairperson, prioritizes quality medical education
By Shalini Bhardwaj New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), replacing Dr Suresh Gangadhar, who stepped down due to health concerns. Dr Sheth, a cardiothoracic surgeon with experience in India and the UK, emphasized his commitment to improving the quality of medical education, promoting good governance, and fostering teamwork to achieve governmental objectives. Speaking to ANI, Dr Sheth said, 'My primary focus is to improve the quality of education, easing the excess and aiming towards the good governance and teamwork to meet the governmental objectives.' Dr Gangadhar had submitted his resignation due to health issues. ''Dr Gangadhar, former chairperson, NMC, had submitted his resignation last October. As there was no suitable candidate available, his tenure was continued,' Official Sources said Dr Sheth is also the President of the National Board of Examinations in Sciences (NBEMS). He will soon be joining as the chairperson of NMC, following a mutual discussion with Dr Gangadhar, the sources said. Dr Gangadhar's tenure saw significant reforms, including grading of medical colleges, WFME accreditation, and streamlined processes, bringing more transparency and consistency in functioning of NMC, revised and more practical CBME, tweaking the qualifications criteria for faculty to make it more user friendly, focusing on faculty development for better outcomes, getting all medical colleges to embrace patient safety at undergraduate level. He institutionalised the use of Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) for real-time monitoring of faculty attendance, and he also advanced a shift towards competency-based undergraduate education. The National Medical Commision (NMC) is India's premier regulatory body overseeing medical education and practice. Committed to upholding the highest standards in healthcare education, N M C ensures the delivery of quality medical education and training across the nation. (ANI)
