Shingles vaccine may offer unexpected protection against heart, stroke, and eye complications, study findsShingrix vaccine shows promise beyond preventing shingles. A study indicates it may reduce stroke and heart attack risks. It also protects ...
25 Aug, 2025, 02.07 PM IST
One in two medical prescriptions issued in India deviate from standard guidelines: StudyA study in India found that almost half of medical prescriptions deviated from guidelines, with pantoprazole being commonly misprescribed. ...
10 Jul, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
Experts warn NASA to contain 'space viruses'. Will these wipe out entire civilization?Biodefence experts have asked NASA to crack down on 'space viruses' and stop them from affecting humans as some viruses loitering in space ...
07 Jun, 2024, 01.49 AM IST
GSK India net profit grows 13% to Rs 131 crore in Q1FY24GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals (GSK India) on Wednesday reported 13% year-on-year (YoY) jump of net profit to Rs 131 crore for the quarter...
26 Jul, 2023, 03.07 PM IST
Chickenpox vaccination nearly eradicates illness's mortality, says CDC reportThe country's high vaccination coverage for chickenpox has resulted in a huge drop in cases, from 4 million per year to roughly 150,000.
21 Oct, 2022, 11.22 PM IST
Justin Bieber announces cancellation of rest of Justice World Tour. Find out whyCanadian singer Justin Bieber has said that he is cancelling the rest of his Justice World Tour as he wants to focus on his mental and phys...
07 Sep, 2022, 07.12 PM IST
Stocks in the news: RIL, Tata Motors, SBI, Voda Idea, NPTC, SpiceJet and ZEEThe government has hiked the windfall profit tax on the export of diesel to Rs 13.5 per litre and on jet fuel exports to Rs 9 a litre, besi...
01 Sep, 2022, 07.30 AM IST
Will PLI help Indian pharma gain market share at cost of MNCs?Indian pharmaceutical companies are becoming more aggressive and increasing their market share and capex. Companies such as Divis, Dr Reddy...
31 Aug, 2022, 03.25 PM IST
Centre asks States to take preventive measures for Tomato Flu: All you need to knowIn its advisory, the government has advised the states to educate children about the signs and symptoms and side-effects of the illness as ...
24 Aug, 2022, 11.29 AM IST
Justin Bieber suffered facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. The disorder also causes ear pain, vertigo and slurred speechThis ailment is primarily characterized by three issues – facial paralysis, ear pain, and a rash.
11 Jun, 2022, 11.10 AM IST
Is it risky to push alternative medicine in Covid pandemic?Inhalation of steam is now being questioned as being a contributor to the black fungus, as the high temperature could potentially burn off ...
11 Jun, 2021, 10.40 AM IST
Candida fungus seen among recovering Covid patients; herpes, hair fall, nail issues other problemsIn some patients, cases of 'Covid toes' is also being seen.
07 Jun, 2021, 03.45 PM IST
MSD brings shingles vaccine to boost India offeringIn extreme cases, shingles can also result in pneumonia, hearing problems, blindness, encephalitis (brain inflammation) and death.
13 Feb, 2016, 12.54 PM IST
Merck & Co subsidiary to hire 300 people in IndiaThe drug maker's subsidiary MSD India currently has about 700 employees, which we will increase to 1,000 by December, 2009. Job-hopping: Pr...
23 Feb, 2009, 01.18 PM IST
- Herpes or shingles, the pain always tingles
If Chicken pox is a disease of children then herpes zoster (HZ) (shingles) is a disease of elders.
19 Jun, 2006, 01.13 AM IST