90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...
Cipla is aiming for 40-50 global product filings in three years, says MD Achin GuptaCipla is charting its next growth phase with a strong focus on innovation, complex generics, and biosimilars. The company plans significant...
Innovation, biosimilars, complex generics to drive Cipla's growth: Achin Gupta, MD & Group CEOAs Cipla approaches its centenary, the company is redefining its strategy by prioritizing innovation to amplify revenues. With ambitions to...
Gene therapy for cholesterol: Initial test results cheerA new gene editing medicine, VERVE-102, offers hope for millions with heart conditions. Eli Lilly's drug showed significant reductions in b...
'India can compete at the highest level': Anand Mahindra hails new 'Flying Sikh' Gurindervir Singh as his motivationIndian sprinter Gurindervir Singh's recent performances are generating excitement. Industrialist Anand Mahindra sees this as a sign of Indi...
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
Dr Reddy’s launches oral semaglutide in IndiaDr Reddys Laboratories has launched its oral semaglutide biosimilar for type 2 diabetes in India. The drug, Obeda, is available in three ta...
During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medicsWorld War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, sear...
From oncology to obesity, Pfizer bets big on India for its next growth wavePfizer is prioritizing India for future growth. The company plans to launch new medicines here soon after their global release. Pfizer aims...
Dr Reddy’s launches generic Semaglutide injection, popular weight-loss drug, in CanadaDr Reddy's Laboratories has launched its generic Semaglutide injection in Canada. This marks a significant step for the company in providin...
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...
Drug counselor who delivered 'Friends' star Matthew Perry ketamine that killed him gets 2 yearsErik Fleming, a drug counselor, received a two-year prison sentence. He supplied Matthew Perry with ketamine that led to the actor's death....
Chinese medicines bring relief to India’s cancer patientsIndia’s cancer treatment landscape is seeing a shift as lower-cost immunotherapy drugs developed in China and marketed through Indian partn...
Are millions aging faster because of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency? New Cornell University research links low B12 to muscle weakness and metabolic declineVitamin B12 and healthy aging are now linked by striking new evidence from Cornell University. A landmark study published in the Journal of...
Zinc phosphide killed the family of four in Mumbai watermelon case: All about the toxic rat poison that can kill you in minutesA Mumbai family of four tragically died after consuming watermelon laced with rat poison, zinc phosphide. According to medical experts, zin...
Guardant Health to launch blood-based cancer test in India with Zydus LifesciencesGuardant Health is set to introduce a groundbreaking blood test in India for early cancer detection. This multi-cancer test, co-marketed by...