Millions take calcium and vitamin D to protect their bones. The biggest review yet suggests the daily pills may not prevent the falls they fear mostA large analysis of 69 trials found little benefit from supplements. Calcium and vitamin D do not significantly prevent fractures or falls....
21 Sep, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk faces investor pressure to find growth beyond weight-loss drugsFacing increased scrutiny, Novo Nordisk must clarify its future strategy outside of its leading weight-loss drug. Investors are advocating ...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
What we know about Adan Manzano, the Super Bowl reporter, found dead in hotel after woman convicted in scheme to drug and rob menA Louisiana woman faced conviction for racketeering and negligent homicide in connection with the death of a reporter who was covering the ...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Government to ease BA-BE study norms for domestic generic drug approvals, cut import licence timelinesPharmaceutical companies will soon find it easier to conduct drug studies. Applicants can start eligible trials after intimating the drug r...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Saving face, from the sun: China's facekini boom isn't just about fair skinAcross various regions in Asia, especially in China, a cultural affinity for lighter skin tones remains prevalent. Women are adopting facek...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Anthropic quietly sets up biology lab as it ramps AI drug programAt a time when fears of AI are gripping the public, the startup has built a wet lab, or place for physical experiments, in the San Francisc...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026: Theranautilus’ nanorobots will be ready for human trials by year-endTheranautilus won the Top Innovator category at The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 for its unique nanorobot technology, which is built ...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
ETSA winner Theranautilus heads to human trials; JSW One’s IPO plansHappy Friday! Theranautilus is set to begin human trials of its nanorobot-based dental tech soon. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...
17 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds Himachal HC ruling on drug regulator powers, impacting CDSCO enforcementThe Supreme Court dismissed the Union government's challenge to a High Court judgment. This ruling clarified jurisdiction over drug regulat...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Banned beauty products are still one click away in India and around the worldBanned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are still available for purchase online. These illegal items are found on Amazon, Temu, a...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The HagueAt an International Criminal Court hearing, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced serious allegations of crimes against humanit...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Agonisingly slow clinical trial is stopping Indian pharma become global innovator from supplierIndia's regulatory hurdles slow down early-stage drug trials significantly. This complexity causes Indian companies to conduct crucial firs...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Centre proposes easier norms for faster drug rolloutIndia's government plans to streamline drug approval processes for domestic use. Applicants can now start studies after intimating the drug...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
In 1997, Japanese researchers flew silkworm eggs on STS-84 to study spaceflight effects; developmental abnormalities were more frequent in the flight samplesSilkworm eggs revealed developmental abnormalities in early space experiments. Later, the Rad Silk investigation examined cosmic radiation'...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.30 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
AstraZeneca's breast cancer drug fails in late-stage trialAstraZeneca's breast cancer drug Etcamah did not meet its main goal in a late-stage trial. The drug showed only a numerical improvement whe...
12 Sep, 2026, 04.24 PM IST