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Why people recommend putting orange peels in the toilet once a week, but only for 20 minutesA viral TikTok hack suggests using orange peels to freshen toilets, and science backs it up. The peels contain limonene, a natural compound...
New rules simplify drug launches, reduce manufacturer liability for overchargingNew rules now allow drug manufacturers to launch similar medicines without prior price approval, streamlining market entry. Companies can s...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the state of the market these days, it would be wise to be selective. Not only in terms of stocks, but also in terms of sectors. For ...
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being ov...
Govt to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to amend the NDPS Act to combat drug syndicates, emphasizing a strict approach against peddle...
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugsThe Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of...
Quote of the day from 'father' of stress research Hans Seyle: 'Stress is not something to be avoided. Complete freedom from stress is...'; lessons on how to manage stress and anxiety from famous Canadian scholarOver 90 years ago, Hans Selye challenged the notion that stress is inherently negative. He argued that stress is a natural part of life, es...
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...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortageIndia's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused b...
Fable 5: Anthropic's latest AI model could transform IT, but at a costAnthropic's Fable 5 AI model showcases advanced agentic coding, capable of autonomous complex task completion and outperforming benchmarks....
AI saves clinicians time but most lack training, survey findsArtificial intelligence is helping doctors and nurses save time and see more patients. However, a Philips survey shows most healthcare work...
Stalin's 3-month survival remarks on TVK govt not made with intent to topple it, says DMKThe DMK party has clarified remarks made by its chief, M K Stalin, regarding the current TVK government's survival. Stalin's comments about...
Uzbekistan can provide more incentives to Indian pharma firms, aims to become regional hub for supplyUzbekistan is inviting Indian drug companies to invest more. They are offering better subsidies and technology help. This aims to make Uzbe...
Govt to establish impregnable border grid with smart border project: Amit ShahIndia is set to enhance its border security with the 'Smart Border Project'. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the initiative, which ...
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
Good news for diabetes & BP patients: Govt cuts prices of these 30 medicines, relief may reach pharmacies soonThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail prices for 30 essential drug formulations, including those for diabet...
FDA approval puts Wockhardt’s Zaynich in $9 billion antibiotics marketWockhardt's new antibiotic, Zaynich, has received US FDA approval. This drug uses a novel mechanism to fight drug-resistant bacteria. It ta...