Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
‘My organs were just seizing up': Phil Collins reveals near-death battle after alcohol addictionPhil Collins faced a life-threatening health crisis due to alcohol addiction complications. His organs began shutting down during a hospita...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Comprehensive health insurance: Navigating childhood illnesses, vaccination support, and kidney function careHealth insurance covers childhood illnesses and their treatments effectively. Vaccination support is a key preventive care strategy for fam...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
From Cancer to Diabetes: Studies reveal these food preservatives may be linked to serious health problemsTwo large French studies suggest some common food preservatives may be linked to a higher risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes. However, rese...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
MOFSL stays bullish on Sun Pharma; sees 16% upside on innovation pipelineSun Pharma's June quarter results met analyst expectations, signaling future growth. The company is expanding its specialty and innovative ...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Losing weight fast on GLP-1 drugs? Your hair could be the next thing to goDermatologists report increased hair loss among GLP-1 drug users experiencing rapid weight reduction. This side effect, often telogen efflu...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
National Insurance rejects mediclaim over 'hidden hypertension': Court says insurers can't deny genuine claims without evidence; orders over Rs 2 lakh payoutNational Insurance Company has been ordered to pay over Rs 2 lakh to a Thrissur man after a Kerala consumer commission ruled that the insur...
02 Aug, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
The secret to a happier life? Harvard says it depends on having these 3 kinds of friendsA Harvard study highlights positive relationships as key to happiness and health. Aristotle identified three friendship types: utility, ple...
01 Aug, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Employees skipping annual health check-ups face nearly threefold higher hospitalisation risk: CII-MediBuddy reportEmployees skipping annual health checkups face triple the hospitalization risk. This group also accounts for a large share of insurance cla...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
More than 100 million people in India have diabetes. Is sugar-rich diet to blame? Doctor shares the truth: ‘Sugar is not a direct…’While having a diet rich in sugar is known to increase the risk for diabetes, some doctors on X explained that the relationship between sug...
31 Jul, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Government reviews net neutrality rules to enable 5G network slicing servicesIndia may allow telecom operators to offer varied internet speeds and specialized services. This review considers advancements like 5G slic...
31 Jul, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Canada's blood supply drops 20% as Canadian Blood Services issues urgent donation appeal ahead of August long weekend. Here's what's happeningCanadian Blood Services is urging Canadians to donate after the country's blood supply dropped nearly 20% since June 1. Officials say all b...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Over 44.73 crore Ayushman cards generated under AB-PMJAY: GovtOver 44.73 crore Ayushman cards have been created under the national health scheme. More than 12.69 crore hospital admissions were authoriz...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
US market drag keeps Dr Reddy's, Cipla under pressure despite strong product pipelineIndian pharmaceutical firms experienced a challenging June quarter, marked by declining US business profits. Dr Reddy's and Cipla saw signi...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Novo Nordisk pursues preliminary injunction to block Eli Lilly weight-loss drug adsNovo Nordisk is seeking a court injunction to stop Eli Lilly's drug advertisements. The Danish company claims Lilly's ads mislead consumers...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Dr Reddy’s aims to resume semaglutide supply by November after API fixDr Reddy's expects to resume semaglutide supplies by November after resolving quality issues. The company identified the root cause and pla...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Sun Pharma gets SAHPRA approval for generic semaglutide injection in South Africa for type 2 diabetesSouth Africa's regulator approved Sun Pharma's generic semaglutide injection for diabetes. This approval allows marketing to supplement die...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST