Indian pharma firms gear up to supply key cancer drug to USIndian drugmakers are stepping up to help the US combat a critical shortage of ifosfamide injection, a vital chemotherapy drug. Leading com...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Cancer drug prices raised 50% as NPPA acts on shortage concernsIndia's drug pricing authority has approved a 50% price hike for essential anti-cancer drugs carboplatin and cisplatin. This decision follo...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Infosys-backed 4baseCare raises Rs 128 crore, plans to take its cancer testing platform globalPrecision oncology startup 4baseCare has raised Rs 128 crore. This funding will expand its genomics labs globally and scale its AI platform...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Government may lift price cap on cancer drugs making them costlier by up to 50%India's government is taking emergency steps to ensure cancer patients get vital drugs. Cisplatin and carboplatin, crucial chemotherapy age...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Indian cancer patients battle shortage of key drugs as platinum costs surgeCancer patients in India are struggling to find essential platinum-based drugs. A surge in global platinum prices and supply chain issues a...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Should you buy OPD cover in health insurance? Over 40% of healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket in IndiaOPD cover in health insurance addresses out-of-pocket expenses for doctor visits, diagnostics, and medicines without hospitalization. While...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Novartis experimental actinium-based drug shows promise in prostate cancer treatment: StudyNovartis' new experimental actinium-based drug shows promise against prostate cancer. Early data on Sunday revealed anti-tumour activity, e...
31 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
25 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
She was dancing at an office party. Next day, doctors gave her a shocking diagnosis. Years of treatment, she lost her hair but found a fearless version of herselfAnvita Kamath, diagnosed with breast cancer at 28, faced a grueling treatment after discovering the disease had spread to her lymph nodes. ...
22 May, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
20 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Less than 24 hours in Hospital? Know about health insurance coverage for day care treatments, surgeries, and emergency proceduresMany policyholders believe health insurance claims require a 24-hour hospital stay. However, modern policies cover numerous treatments comp...
20 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
HCG opens new Bengaluru facility with Rs 129 crore investmentHealthCare Global Enterprises (HCG) has inaugurated a new 132-bed oncology facility in Bengaluru, marking its third hospital in the city wi...
19 May, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
'Raaj Kumar was moody': Actor called everyone 'Jaani' after his dog's name. Director draws comparison between him and Amitabh BachchanFilmmaker KC Bokadia revealed that working with veteran actor Raaj Kumar was more challenging than working with Amitabh Bachchan. Raaj Kuma...
19 May, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Roche brings 7-minute lung cancer shot to IndiaRoche Pharma India introduces a new injectable immunotherapy for lung cancer. This treatment takes only seven minutes, a significant reduct...
15 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
What is glioblastoma? Former NBA player Jason Collins dies after battle with aggressive grade 4 brain cancerFormer NBA player Jason Collins has passed away at 47. He bravely fought glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. His family confirmed his...
13 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
After losing her 6-year-old son to cancer, grieving mother found a purpose bigger than pain: ' Every time a child opens their eyes...'A doctor's profound grief over losing her young son to a rare cancer has inspired her to dedicate her life to helping others. After her son...
08 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST