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Govt brings stem cell, gene therapies under central licensing frameworkIndia's drug regulations have been updated to include advanced treatments like cell, stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under centra...
Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Live life when you have it. Life is a splendid gift—there is nothing small about it,' a lesson on gratitude and purpose from the British nurse and social reformerFlorence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and a social reformer, left a profound message: "Live life when you have it. Life is a ...
Prudential HCL Health Insurance gets IRDAI nodIndia's health insurance sector welcomes a new player as Prudential HCL Health Insurance receives regulatory approval. This joint venture, ...
The way you walk may reveal how long you will live. Study finds a simple clue linked to longer lifespanA new study published in Gerontology suggests that the speed at which older adults begin taking a step, especially while performing a menta...
Stainless steel industry seeks end to QCO relief from July 1India's stainless steel makers are urging the government to reinstate strict quality control norms from July 1, warning that a temporary re...
My wife and I declared diabetes in our health insurance policy. Will it cover new illnesses too?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My wife and I have had a floater health insurance policy for over four years. We declared diabetes as a pre-exist...
Mumbai food dept finds rats, cockroaches, expired food at six eateries located in Nariman Point, Borivali, Santacruz, AndheriMumbai's food safety standards took a hit as the FDA suspended licenses for six eateries, including the Nariman Point restaurant Flint & Wa...
Aarogya Setu 2.0 launched: 5 new features that let you access health records and nearby Ayushman servicesAarogya Setu 2.0, a new Personal Health Record app, launched today, offering users access to health services, secure record storage, and ne...
At Sid's Farm, a quality-first approach sets the standard.Sid's Farm is strengthening consumer trust through rigorous daily quality checks and a parent-first approach to dairy production. The compa...
New Zealand to end at-home Occupational English Test for immigration applications from July 13New Zealand immigration will no longer accept at-home Occupational English Test (OET) results from July 13, 2026. Applicants must now compl...
India’s nutraceutical market set to nearly double to $57 billion by 2030 on preventive health boomIndia's health-conscious population is fueling a boom in the nutraceutical market, projected to nearly double to $55-57 billion by 2030. Th...
Health ministry proposes faster approvals for medical device manufacturing licencesThe Union health ministry is proposing to significantly cut down the time taken to issue manufacturing licenses for medical devices. Aimed ...
Nagapattinam international port to get duty free shops as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic boomsChennai's Nagapattinam Port is set for a significant upgrade with the introduction of duty-free retail shops at its international passenger...
Punjab drug body finds critical lapses at Jackson Laboratories' manufacturing facility in AmritsarThe Punjab FDA has taken decisive action by revoking the manufacturing licence of Jackson Laboratories in Amritsar due to severe regulatory...
Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
Chocolate, juice, noodles, tofu, protein powder, cooking oil, water & more under FSSAI action; Here's which brands were called out for misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on numerous food businesses for making misleading claims on product packaging. Companies ar...
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 by German-American supermodel Heidi Klum: “Some people are born skinny, and that's… – Inspiring lessons on perception, body shaming, appearance and why you should avoid harmful judgments based on looks by the global fashion icon known for her deep insights into self-acceptance and challenging beauty stereotypesQuote of the Day by Heidi Klum: Heidi Klum’s quote, “Some people are born skinny, and that's just the way it is. You can't point a finger a...
Central Drugs Laboratories find 46 drug samples not of standard quality for MayHealth officials revealed that in May 2026, 46 drug samples tested by Central Drugs Laboratories and 113 by State Drugs Testing Laboratorie...