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A 100% effective cancer vaccine? Russia’s Enteromix achieves success in trials; Here’s the full report you need to readRussia's Enteromix vaccine has demonstrated 100% efficacy in preclinical trials, showing promise in fighting tumors. The vaccine, initially...
Russian vaccine for colon cancer ready to use: ReportRussia's Federal Medical Biological Agency (FMBA) has announced the successful completion of preclinical trials for its cancer vaccine, dem...
50-60 pc cancer cases detected in India annually are preventable, say oncologistsIndia faces a growing cancer crisis, with 1.4 million new cases diagnosed annually, a number projected to surge to 2.69 million by 2050. Al...
New cancer vaccine that trains body's immune system to destroy cancer cells shows promising resultsCancer Vaccine: A new mRNA cancer vaccine developed by Moderna has shown promising early results in clinical trials. The vaccine, mRNA-4359...
FSSAI pushes for mandatory testing of all spice brands; Spices Board also steps up actionThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to conduct surveillance on various food items like fortified rice, dairy pro...
CVC may sell controlling stake in Indian hospital chain HealthCare GlobalPrivate equity firm CVC Capital Partners is reportedly considering selling its 60.4% stake in Indian cancer hospital chain HealthCare Globa...
38% urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month, survey findsA recent survey conducted by Local Circles in India found that 38% of urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month. In May 2023,...
India ranked 5th in pictorial warnings on cigarette packetsThe current report is the sixth Canadian Cancer Society international report on cigarette package health warnings.
30% green tax on diesel vehicles?The Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) has suggested that a green tax of 30% be imposed on diesel vehicles to check their numbe...
Paediatric surgeon files an affidavit urging NGT not to stay diesel vehicle ban in NCRDr Sanjay Kulshrestha pleaded that 10 per cent ethanol blending be implemented to counter effects of diesel and petrol.
MHA cancels licenses of 1142 NGOs and associations including Osmania UniversityOn February 25, government told Parliament that more than 31,000 NGOs were served notices for not filing annual returns on their foreign co...
India's treatment centres must publish data on how they combat CancerBut when we do detect it early, cancer patients have to wait for treatment to start because of sheer volumes. Sometimes ‘early’ cancer beco...
Cigarette packets to now carry health warnings covering 85% of spaceAs per earlier rules, pictorial warnings covered 40% of just the front surface of the cigarette packs in India.
- Delhi, Kolkata have worst air quality in India: Report
Air quality data of Central Pollution Control Board for 2010 shows that Kolkata and Delhi are among the worst affected cities in terms of a...
- India to adhere global benchmarks for cell phones radiation
Amid concerns over likely health hazards, govt assured it would adhere to best global & scientific benchmarks while drafting final guidelin...
- Cabinet to take a call on cigarette makers' plea on health warnings
Production halt by companies citing lack of clarity on picture to be used on packaging to hit government revenues, lakhs of workers.
- Fresh mandatory norms for clinical testing of drugs
THE government on Tuesday announced amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules, 1945 to streamline procedures for manufacture and import of...