India’s medicine sales grow in double digits for four straight quarters, led by chronic care drugsOver the past four quarters, India's medicine sales have increased significantly due to rising demand in chronic care segments. The growth ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Short-term headwinds, yes; owning the ecosystem is better: 20 healthcare stocks with downside risk of 23% to upside potential of 41%The healthcare sector is under scrutiny. The issue is pricing: What medicines cost and on what hospitals and the rest of the health ecosyst...
31 Oct, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Why does the prostate enlarge with age? Scientists discover unusual cells hiding in one key regionResearchers at Johns Hopkins University have uncovered a significant presence of WIF1-positive basal cells in the prostate, particularly wi...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Millet vs maida: Can millet momos really be healthier than regular momos? Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat shares nutritional benefitsUsing finger millet as an alternative to wheat flour for momos can elevate their nutritional profile. This shift not only increases dietary...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Harvard-trained gut doctor lists 7 things you should never do after eatingGood digestion requires mindful habits. It’s crucial to avoid prolonged sitting post-eating to prevent blood sugar spikes, says Harvard-tra...
24 Oct, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
The food Indians buy is changing, and so is the scrutiny of what companies promiseIndia's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued over 150 notices to various food and beverage companies. These notices addr...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Wipro GE HealthCare considering fifth India plant, plans to double exportsWipro GE HealthCare is evaluating options for a new manufacturing facility in India to enhance operations. The company operates four plants...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Giant 'heat storms' are scorching the Earth. This is the story of the biggest one on recordHeat storms have increased dramatically, causing severe global consequences including excess deaths and environmental catastrophes. Recent ...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up 32%, according to analystsHistory tells us that there is no way you can time the markets or predict its movement. But one thing can certainly be said: If the macro m...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.03 AM IST
Nestlé India & Hindustan Unilever face FSSAI notices over misleading claims, non-compliance; what regulator flagged in Resource Renal and Horlicks Mother's PlusThe FSSAI has issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over alleged misleading claims and regulatory violations involving Reso...
17 Oct, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has 100 grams of protein every day and has remained 50 kg. Harvard scholars say high protein diet helps you burn more calories, even when you are asleepHaving a protein-heavy diet can go a long way in keeping you svelte. As per studies, protein-heavy foods such as lean meat, eggs etc can he...
14 Oct, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Americas is dominated by European-descended people today but over 550 years ago the natives numbered in millions before diseases and wars took a heavy tollChristopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492 and encountered Indigenous Lucayans in San Salvador. Research indicates that populatio...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
In 1943, Kentucky released a hardy pasture grass that farmers embraced; today, tall fescue covers an estimated 35 million acres, while its hidden fungus causes costly cattle health problemsIn 1931, tall fescue grass was first found in Kentucky and later spread throughout the eastern United States. While it's advantageous for f...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Office critical illness cover: How well does it protect employees and their families?The distinction matters for how HR teams design the benefit. A fixed benefit CI policy addresses income replacement and non medical costs t...
12 Oct, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Siberian elm was widely planted in America for windbreaks and as a disease-tolerant shade tree; it escaped cultivation and is now considered invasive in 41 statesSiberian elm, initially introduced to American landscapes for its Dutch elm disease resistance, soon proved problematic as it became invasi...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Keralam to establish organ transplant hospital in 30 months: CM SatheesanKeralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the proposed Keralam Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplant will be established in Kozhikode wi...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.33 PM IST