Wockhardt secures US FDA approval for antibiotic ZaynichWockhardt's novel antibiotic, Zaynich (cefepime and zidebactam), has received US FDA approval for complicated urinary tract infections. Thi...
30 May, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Not mangoes. Meet the fruit that helps India beat the heat in summer. It also improves digestionBeat the summer heat with ice apple, a refreshing fruit popular across India. Known by different names like Taal in West Bengal and Nungu i...
25 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Kerala’s healthcare gold rush: How private equity is reshaping hospitals and raising fears over costsPrivate equity funds are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kerala’s healthcare sector, reshaping a system long dominated by inde...
24 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
96.6% in CBSE class 10 despite cancer: Topper Aarav Vats’ unbelievable battle with Lymphoma will give you goosebumpsAarav Vats’ remarkable achievement of scoring 96.6% in the CBSE Class 10 examinations, despite battling Lymphoblastic Lymphoma for two year...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
US Stocks: US FDA approves Waters' at‑home cervical cancer screening kit, shares up 4%Lab equipment maker Waters said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared its at-home cervical cancer screening kit fo...
08 Apr, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Alex Duong dies at 42: Blue Bloods actor and stand-up comic succumbs to rare cancer after year-long fightComedian and actor Alex Duong, known for "Blue Bloods," passed away on March 28, 2026, at 42 after a year-long battle with alveolar rhabdom...
30 Mar, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
Four in 10 cancer cases globally linked to preventable causes: WHO–IARC studyA new global analysis by the WHO and IARC reveals that up to 37% of new cancer cases in 2022, approximately 7.1 million, were linked to pre...
07 Feb, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Two habits behind 40% of Preventable Cancers: WHO reveals global insightsA new WHO analysis reveals that over one-third of global cancer cases are preventable, with lung, stomach, and cervical cancers making up a...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Why over 15 million born between 2008–2017 may develop gastric cancer in their lifetime; Study makes alarming predictionA global study warns of a potential surge in gastric cancer cases. Millions born between 2008 and 2017 are at risk. India may have the seco...
07 Jul, 2025, 09.01 PM IST
Do you use Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash? It may increase your cancer risk, claims a studyA study in the Journal of Medical Microbiology warns of increased cancer risks associated with regular use of Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash...
18 Jun, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
India's first at-home cervical cancer screening test coming soonCervical cancer is the second most frequent disease among women in India, after breast cancer, despite the fact that it is mostly avoidable...
20 Jan, 2023, 05.18 PM IST
India gets its first cervical cancer vaccine; women in their 30s remain vulnerable, must get regular check-ups doneAdar Poonawalla said that the 'affordable' qHPV will be launched later this year.
13 Jul, 2022, 01.00 PM IST
What's new in the world of wellness? AI to help the differently-abledMicrosoft is tapping the abilities of AI to help the differently-abled.
08 Dec, 2018, 09.43 AM IST
World Hepatitis Day: Those yummy roadside pakodas can lead to liver cancer!Hepatitis is a condition of inflammation of the liver, and is mostly caused by viral infections.
28 Jul, 2018, 09.35 AM IST
- Oral sex ups men's risk of head and neck cancer
New York, Oct 22 (IANS) Smoking and having oral sex with multiple partners may put men at increased risk of developing a type of head and n...
22 Oct, 2017, 10.47 AM IST
Malaria increases risk of blood cancer in childrenThe parasite that causes malaria infects red blood cells and liver cells, while Burkitt's lymphoma originates in infection-fighting white b...
14 Aug, 2015, 04.59 PM IST
Typhoid control key to prevent gallbladder cancer in IndiaThe findings establish for the first time the causal link between bacterial infection and gallbladder cancer.
29 May, 2015, 02.03 PM IST