Robert F Kennedy Jr's hearing turns rancorous as Democrats press him on COVID vaccine changesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense bipartisan scrutiny during a Senate hearing regarding turmoil at federal health agenci...
05 Sep, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
She moved to the US at 11. India-origin CEO in Fortune’s list with Ambani and Adani. Check education and career of Reshma KewalramaniReshma Kewalramani, an Indian-origin CEO, leads Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a Fortune 500 biotech firm, after moving to the US at 11. A Harvard...
06 Aug, 2025, 10.55 AM IST
Consulting firm McKinsey to pay $650 million to resolve US criminal opioid probeMcKinsey & Co. agreed to a $650 million settlement with the DOJ, resolving a criminal investigation into their role in advising Purdue Phar...
14 Dec, 2024, 06.59 AM IST
Sankara Nethralaya founder Dr SS Badrinath, who made eye care affordable, passes away at 83Dr Sengamedu Srinivasa Badrinath, the founder of Sankara Nethralaya, passed away at the age of 83. He dedicated his life to improving acces...
21 Nov, 2023, 03.21 PM IST
'Too many are selfish': United States nears 5 million coronavirus casesBig house parties and weddings, summer camps, concerts, crowded bars and restaurants, shopping trips without masks - Americans' resistance ...
04 Aug, 2020, 11.14 PM IST
US hands over 1st shipment of 100 ventilators to India in COVID-19 assistanceThe first tranche of ventilators to support India in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the country on Monday, the USAID sa...
16 Jun, 2020, 05.30 PM IST
- Bill Gates urges US to lead fight against lethal pandemic
Washington, April 28 (IANS) Microsoft Corporation co-founder Bill Gates has said that the US government is falling short in preparing itsel...
28 Apr, 2018, 06.17 PM IST
Cannabis is one of five essential plants in the Vedas: Dr Uma DhanabalanIn her home state Massachusetts, she does medical marijuana authorisations and is involved in efforts to reform US government policy on mar...
19 Dec, 2016, 06.15 AM IST
How healthcare became sick-care and what can be done about itChanges are needed in the healthcare policy that supports an ecosystem in keeping its population healthy and not just fixing the sick.
23 Jul, 2016, 02.12 PM IST
Indian-American students dominate Intel science talent searchSix Indian-American students have grabbed top positions, including two winning spots in two separate categories, in a USD 1 million Intel T...
16 Mar, 2016, 10.56 AM IST
Researchers develop paper-based test to diagnose Ebola, dengueThe paper-based device changes colour, depending on whether the patient has Ebola, yellow fever or dengue, which can help diagnose the dise...
19 Aug, 2015, 12.49 PM IST
Sweat-eating bacteria may improve skin healthAOB are ubiquitous in soil and water and are essential components of the nitrogen cycle and environmental nitrification processes.
30 Sep, 2014, 05.30 PM IST
'Lifestyle' babies– A new culprit of climate changeA new culprit has been found causing climate change – “lifestyle” babies.
27 Jul, 2014, 06.46 PM IST
Barack Obama nominates Indian-American Vivek Murthy for Surgeon GeneralUS President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General.
19 Nov, 2013, 10.23 AM IST
- Cost of hunger in US was $167 billion in 2010: Study
The cost of hunger in the US, the world's largest economy, was $167.5 billion last year as the recession in 2008
07 Oct, 2011, 03.54 AM IST
- GlaxoSmithKline settles tainted drugs suit for $750 mn
GSK was accused of manufacturing and selling certain adulterated drugs that were made at its now-closed facility in Cidra, Puerto Rico.
27 Oct, 2010, 11.20 AM IST
- US drug cos take aim at prescription law
Psychiatrist Marc Sadowsky recalled being shocked when a drug-company salesman challenged him two years ago to explain why he prescribed mo...
29 Jan, 2007, 03.06 AM IST