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How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
A flash of blue light just solved one of drug development's biggest puzzles, here's all about itScientists at the University of Münster report a major advance in light-powered chemistry for housane molecules on May 20, 2026. Using phot...
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
India largely shielded from US tariffs on patented drugs due to generic export strength: GTRINew US tariffs on patented drugs will not significantly impact India. The country mainly exports affordable generic medicines to America. T...
Zombie drug wreaks havoc in US, American Orthopedic raises alarm about rising impact of flesh-rotting xylazine sedative; here’s how it worksThe animal tranquilizer xylazine, mixed with fentanyl, is causing severe health problems in the US. Doctors report a significant rise in xy...
Germany to legalise cannabis: what are the new rules?Germany partially legalises cannabis, allowing personal use and home cultivation. Regulated cannabis clubs will provide legal access, addre...
What's behind the scramble for semaglutide?The global demand for the diabetes medicine Ozempic, containing semaglutide, is causing shortages in several countries due to its off-label...
Fake Ozempic pens circulating in Europe, watchdogs warnCounterfeit injection pens falsely labeled as Ozempic, a popular diabetes drug also used for weight loss, have been discovered in Europe, a...
AstraZeneca vaccine's promise now drawn into questionIn the latest, around a dozen countries have suspended its use as a precaution after blood clots suffered by some of those vaccinated.
France's Sanofi to manufacture vaccines developed by rival Pfizer-BioNTechThe Germany-based BioNTech will initially produce the vaccines at Sanofi facilities in Frankfurt, starting in the summer, according to a Sa...
Hundreds run riot in Germany's Stuttgart: PoliceTensions built up shortly after midnight over police checks on drug taking by people who had gathered close to the city's biggest square, t...
Inoculating the world may mean reviving old curbs on patentsGovernments around the world are reviving rarely used laws to ensure that they have the drugs.
Think before popping the pill! Common painkillers may increase risk of heart failureDrugs like ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac are known to raise the risk of stroke by 19 per cent.
Less than $1 spent on each Indian for health researchIndia's per capita expenditure on health research is less than $1. And, just 3% of this is spent on public health research.
Popular heart drug may increase death risk: StudyResearchers from the JW Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of all studies published i...
European Union health regulators suspect manipulation by GVK BioRegulators in many European countries including Germany are reportedly evaluating whether to suspend the use of over 100 medicines.
Germany bars antibiotic drug from Ranbaxy's central India plantRanbaxy Laboratories Ltd has been barred by from exporting the antibiotic cephalosporin to Germany from its plant in central India.
- Stringent patent laws block almost 50,000 innovations
Experts at India Inc realise that the only way to power ahead is to generate innovative products that go well with the needs of Indian cons...
- Pfizer launches drug to help people quit smoking
Aiming to consolidate product portfolio in the Indian market, global pharma giant Pfizer on Thursday said it will introduce 2-3 more produc...
- Dr Reddy's eyes firms in Italy, Spain on expansion
Drug maker Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd is seeking acquisitions in Italy and Spain, and will eye France next as it looks to expand in Europe...