Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Alfredo sauce recall: Product sold in 41 US states gets FDA's highest-risk warning over possible Salmonella contaminationAlfredo sauce recall is underway across 41 states. The US Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class I recall, its most se...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
FDA pulls 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza snacks from shelves in 21 states over possible metal contaminationMetal contamination frozen snack recall: A popular frozen snack, Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, is being recalled. The US Food and Drug ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Shigella scare in Kerala: Check symptoms, treatment and causes of the infection that killed 4-year-old in KozhikodeShigella Spreading in Kerala? Kerala has intensified surveillance and testing following its first reported Shigella-related death of a four...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
India’s rising export champion faces a critical credibility testIndia's seafood exports are soaring, reaching record highs and aiming for $30 billion within five years. Despite overcoming US tariffs and ...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Banned substance in shrimp: Vet shops under close watchIndia's top drug regulator is cracking down on veterinary shops. This action follows a significant rejection of shrimp exports to major mar...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
U.S. drug regulator flags data integrity, maintenance lapses at Dabur India plantThe U.S. FDA has identified significant data integrity and manufacturing lapses at a Dabur India plant following a January inspection. Find...
29 May, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
India sends emergency medical supplies for Ebola outbreak response in CongoIndia has provided crucial pharmaceutical supplies to aid the fight against the Ebola outbreak in Congo. The Africa Centres for Disease Con...
28 May, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
How to get streak-free mirrors like hotels without using vinegarAchieve a streak-free hotel-quality mirror at home with a simple DIY solution. Isopropyl alcohol, distilled water, and a drop of dish soap,...
23 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Drug regulator drafts guidelines on high-risk solvents after tainted syrup deaths in kidsIndia's drug regulator is creating new rules for dangerous solvents in children's medicines. This follows tragic deaths linked to contamina...
14 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Cocaine pollution in rivers may be affecting salmon behaviour more than scientists expectedResearch reveals cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, significantly alter salmon behavior, causing increased travel distances and p...
08 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilA common kitchen habit of using aluminum foil for leftovers may be a hidden danger. The foil does not create an airtight seal, allowing bac...
08 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
A hidden warning in your snack bowl? Popular Potato Chips recalled over salmonella risk—what to check before your next biteThe bacteria linked to the recall, Salmonella, can present serious health risks, particularly for children, older adults and people with we...
05 May, 2026, 09.07 PM IST
Mumbai watermelon case update: Stunning twist as no additives found in fruit by FDA, focus shifts to poison angleMumbai watermelon case: Investigations into the deaths of a Mumbai family have ruled out food adulteration, with FDA tests finding no conta...
02 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Diabetes type 2, weight loss treatment can be done under single procedure? Research reveals big health updateDiabetes type 2 treatment: Trial participants either underwent a procedure used to improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes called du...
25 Apr, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...
25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Pharma companies may have to switch to opaque bottles for eye drops packaging"Bacterial contamination in ophthalmic solution bottles are often reported and hence the need was felt to change its packaging to ensure th...
08 Jun, 2023, 12.59 AM IST