A 2026 study of nearly 18,000 people followed for up to 30 years found that those with the highest blood levels of xylitol, a common sugar substitute used in gum, mints and toothpaste, faced a higher risk of heart attacks and strokesXylitol artificial sweetener: New research has emerged indicating a concerning association between xylitol, a widely used sugar alternative...
29 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro wins FDA approval for a major new cardiovascular benefitEli Lilly's Mounjaro received FDA approval for reducing heart attack and stroke risks. This new indication expands its use beyond diabetes ...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
From 2011 to 2023, nearly million patients visited Chicago hospital emergency rooms, urgent care centers, researchers found trending illness, injuries when temperature rises in U.S.Researchers found an association between high temperatures and individual medical problems, but that's not the same as a cause-and-effect, ...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Who should not take magnesium supplements? Know these 5 risks before you reach for this popular 'cure-all' for better sleep & fewer crampsMagnesium supplement side effects: Magnesium supplements can be beneficial, yet they may present challenges for certain individuals. Those ...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
International Youth Day 2026: Why Indians in their 20s are facing diabetes, BP, fatty liverIn celebration of International Youth Day, we acknowledge the significant role played by young individuals in society, alongside their heal...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Picking the right pharma stock is getting harder; so pick a portfolio: 20 stocks with -23% to +22% downside to upside potentialFor Indian pharma, the regulatory risk is still real. A US FDA inspection can still cause trouble. A plant making an important product or g...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Novo CEO says setbacks demand faster research, acquisitions as investors fret over pipelineNovo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said the company will speed up research and pursue smaller acquisitions to strengthen its drug pipeline afte...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
ET Health Conclave 2026: Healthcare leaders reimagine the future of medicine through innovation, prevention and technologyFrom AI-powered hospitals and genomics to regenerative medicine and precision cardiology, ET Health Conclave 2026 brought together India's ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Levothyroxine recalled nationwide by FDA; Earlier studies claim over 20 million Americans are 'unnecessarily' taking this thyroid medicationThe FDA has recalled levothyroxine sodium nationwide due to potency standard concerns. This medication is used to treat hypothyroidism and ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
US cholesterol guidelines: Why 21.5 million more Americans may now qualify for statins as doctors shift to lifetime heart disease riskUS cholesterol guidelines statins: New US cholesterol guidelines could make 21.5 million more Americans eligible for statins by shifting th...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
US FDA approves world's first oral cholesterol-lowering pill: What it means for patientsThe FDA has approved Lipfendra, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, for high cholesterol. This new once-daily pill offers an alternative to injectable...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Tariff on generic drugs: Loud announcement, little consequence? 7 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 31%The threat of a US tariff on Indian pharma is no longer a vague fear; or at least that is what President Trump wants us to believe. There i...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drugThe U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Fatty liver new treatment found: Study discovers a medicine that reverses severe fatty liver by just repairing the gutA new experimental drug shows promise for severe fatty liver disease. This compound targets the gut, not the liver directly. It repairs a d...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
92% of people will be affected by cancer at least once in their lifetime, says WHOCancer affects nearly everyone globally, with one in five developing the disease. The world recorded over twenty million new cases and ten ...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
AstraZeneca shares slide after Ionis-partnered drug fails late-stage heart disease trialAstraZeneca shares fell after Wainua failed a key trial. The drug did not reduce cardiovascular deaths or heart problems. Wainua showed no ...
09 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
'Cheaper than a gym, but still not selling': Nithin Kamath on why Indians aren't embracing popular weight-loss drugsDespite rising obesity and affordable generic GLP-1 drugs, India lags in adoption. Nithin Kamath highlights patient retention challenges wi...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.27 PM IST