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No more meat ads? PETA India urges Centre to impose nationwide ban from October 2PETA India has requested the Indian government to ban meat advertisements starting October 2 to honor Gandhi's legacy. The organization cit...
Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibioticsIndia’s drug regulator has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing risks includ...
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
Leaders of BRICS countries call for stronger cooperation in health, endorse initiatives on tuberculosisBRICS leaders agreed to strengthen health cooperation and share best practices. They endorsed initiatives focusing on tuberculosis and digi...
BHU secures 6 major research grants under ICMR scheme for high-impact biomedical innovation in Uttar PradeshBanaras Hindu University's medical institute received significant funding for six research projects. These initiatives focus on crucial nat...
Applying coconut oil to a stuck zipper: Why it can help, and how a thin film lets the teeth move againA common kitchen item, coconut oil, can effectively fix stubborn jacket zippers. Its fatty acid composition allows it to melt easily and cr...
H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...
Wockhardt takes on India’s superbug crisis with new antibiotic academyWockhardt has launched the Antibiotic Academy, an open scientific learning platform to strengthen clinical dialogue and evidence-based mana...
This 14-year-old teen in Canada has invented a wearable that detects IV leaks before swelling beginsAkshath Anand, a 14-year-old student, won a gold medal for his innovative IV safety monitoring system. His wearable device uses pressure se...
Maharashtra FDA trains guns on overpriced drugsMaharashtra FDA plans to approach the NPPA regarding exorbitant drug prices. The agency is examining data and will take action against unet...
Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: ExpertsAntimicrobial resistance now challenges routine surgical procedures and increases infection risks. Surgeons warn that losing effective anti...
Regulator set to monitor antimicrobial resistanceTo combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR), India's drug regulatory authority is collaborating with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Da...
Study flags antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections in IndiaA recent study in Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia warned that rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health goals b...
Govt asks doctors, pharmacists to mention reasons for prescribing antibioticsThe Union Health Ministry has called for doctors to mention the indication and reason for prescribing antibiotics. This is in response to t...
Sustained rise in antimicrobial resistance in India: ICMR studyThis is the fifth detailed report on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends and patterns from the country published by the ICMR. This year's...
C-CAMP to jointly work on antimicrobial resistance solutions with AMR GlobalC-CAMP, an initiative of the Dept of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, and the prominent public private partnership organi...
Do you often take antibiotics, even without a prescription? It could turn minor infections into a major health concernStudies have shown that around 50-60% of antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary.
- How countries can curb antibiotic resistance
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The proliferation of disease-causing antibiotic resistant organisms is correlated with many social and environmenta...
Pharma companies Cipla & Wockhardt in global alliance to fight drug resistanceThe other companies in the alliance include global majors such as Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi and AstraZeneca.
New drug, vaccines to get booster dose from governmentDBT is looking to invest in a programme to expand the existing centres for drug and vaccine research which will take up the possibility of ...