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Duty-free shops not exempt from Indian laws, Bombay HC upholds ban on nicotine pouches- Measles outbreak: World’s most contagious virus hits major US airport in Philadelphia and Wisconsin, with hundreds of cases reported in Pennsylvania
- Court rejects Adani plea that duty-free shops are beyond domestic laws
- Can LED bulbs give you diabetes? UCL neuroscientist warns modern lighting may damage mitochondria and affect metabolismThe rise of LED lighting in residential and commercial spaces has sparked discussions among health experts. Some researchers suggest that t...23 Sep, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
- European pharma chiefs warn region risks losing ground to America, ChinaDrugmakers for months have been warning they could curtail investments and delay the release of new medications in Europe, widening a dispa...23 Sep, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- Oriental Insurance bets on health, MSME products to drive growthThe state-owned general insurer holds 35.2 million shares, representing a 1.42% stake, in the country's largest stock exchange that closed ...23 Sep, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
- El Nino health warning: Dengue, malaria & cholera threat grows as UN and WHO call climate cycle a 'risk multiplier'El Nino health risks: The UN has warned that the current El Nino could pose a significant global health threat, with the climate phenomenon...22 Sep, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
- IIT-B student’s suicide: Experts call for ‘psychological autopsies’ to identify preventable factorsStudent suicides in India rose to 14,448 in 2024 despite a marginal decline in the overall suicide rate, with experts cautioning against re...22 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- 2 die due to contaminated drinking water in Nainital, 6 Uttarakhand engineers suspended due to negligenceSix engineers have been suspended after an inquiry into the supply of contaminated drinking water in Jyolikot, Nainital, where cases of jau...22 Sep, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Food inspections data driven; nothing has happened against the law: Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA faces systemic pressures amid pushback from large restaurant chains. The agency is proceeding with hygiene crackdowns based...22 Sep, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
- The AI blindspot: Experts warn western AI benchmarks leave India’s public infra exposedPolicy experts argue that India should create a formal mechanism giving government agencies, technical institutions, and independent resear...22 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Smart ring maker Oura, shareholders look to raise up to $2.2 billion in US IPOSmart ring maker Oura plans to raise up to $2.2 billion in its US initial public offering. Eli Lilly and Dragoneer have indicated interest ...21 Sep, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
- Buying health insurance? You must check track record of claims and complaintsThe insurance advisory platform, Ditto Insurance, compares insurers on two key metrics: three-year average claim settlement ratio (by polic...21 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- ‘We need to balance business & livelihoods with public health,' says Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says India must improve street-food hygiene without hurting vendors’ livelihoods. He backs desi...20 Sep, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- No meat or fish for over 40 years. Vegetarian 90-year-old bodybuilder from Japan reveals diet that keeps him fit. One of his favourite foods can add 13 years to your lifespanHe is fit as a fiddle at 90 and is a fitness goal. Toshisuke Kanazawa, a renowned bodybuilder from Japan, recently went viral after he bagg...18 Sep, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
- What does brushing your teeth have to do with stroke? Doctor shares 5 daily habits that may raise risk apart from blood pressure and cholesterolDr Priyam Bordoloi highlighted five everyday habits linked to stroke risk, including skipping nighttime brushing, working 55 or more hours ...18 Sep, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
- Health Ministry proposes CCTV surveillance at medical stores selling prescription drugsIn a bid to enhance regulation, the Union Health Ministry has put forth a proposal for mandatory CCTV installations at pharmacies across In...17 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Does smoking protect against Parkinson’s? A study of half a million people points to carbon monoxide, revealing a surprising clue in cigarette smokeA recent study indicates that carbon monoxide might be responsible for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, as opposed to nicotine. Re...14 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
- Deaths due to passive smoking in India up 50% compared to 1990: Lancet studyDeaths from second-hand smoke in India rose nearly fifty percent by 2023. This occurred even as overall death rates improved by about thirt...08 Sep, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
- Psychology says nicotine pouches and anxiety may be more closely connected than you think - Study raises concerns about how nicotine exposure may affect stress, mood and mental health, particularly among adolescentsNicotine pouches are promoted as a tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, potentially wors...01 Sep, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
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