Covid is now hitting young Indians in a shocking new way, doctors say people in their 30s are suddenly needing hip replacementsHip replacement surgeries among Indians in their 30s and 40s have reportedly risen by nearly 40 per cent in the post-Covid period. Doctors ...
25 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Why are Indians suddenly buying more vitamins after starting Ozempic-like weight loss drugs?Demand for vitamin and nutritional supplements is surging in India. This trend follows the increased availability of semaglutide-based weig...
22 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
No cosmetic job with jabs, warns drug regulator CDSCOThe notice issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) cites provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and the...
21 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
18 May, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Best ways to find the right health insurance policy: A comparison of ICICI Lombard, HDFC Ergo, Care, Niva Bupa, Tata AIG policiesChoosing a health insurance policy involves more than just premium cost. This comparison of leading Indian insurers highlights key features...
15 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Eli Lilly brings monthly Alzheimer's therapy donanemab to India at ₹91,688 per vialEli Lilly is making Alzheimer's a major focus for its future innovations. The company is also expanding its specialty medicine offerings in...
14 May, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Alzheimer's a key part of Eli Lilly's India specialty medicine push, says company's country head Winselow TuckerEli Lilly has introduced Lormalzi in India, a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer's that specifically targets amyloid plaques, a significant...
13 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Eli Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarityEli Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India. The nation's drug regulator cautioned the company about potential violations. The...
12 May, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
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...
10 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Dr Reddy's and Nestle Health Science strengthen presence in diabetes, obesity nutrition spaceDr Reddy's teams up with Nestle Health Science to introduce Celevida GLP+, a specialized supplement crafted for those navigating the challe...
07 May, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Obesity drug market to gain as Indians pop the pill and Chinese bring moreIndia's obesity treatment market is set for a major shift by year-end. A wave of oral GLP1 weight-loss pills, including those from China, w...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Counterfeit Mounjaro case: Eli Lilly issues statement after Gurugram drug racket exposedGurugram's law enforcement has taken a bold step by breaking up a ring creating counterfeit Mounjaro injections, with two individuals now i...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Modi pitches 10% cut in edible oil use, pushes natural farming and milletsNarendra Modi urged a 10% cut in cooking oil consumption to tackle obesity, while promoting yoga, healthy eating and natural farming, as he...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Social media is abuzz with weight-loss drug retatrutide and longevity goals. What is the drug all about?A new weight-loss drug, retatrutide, is generating excitement. This investigational medicine targets three hormone receptors, offering a po...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug patent loss sparks a ‘gold rush’ for generic drugmakersIndia's weight-loss drug market is seeing a major shift. Generic versions of Novo Nordisk's semaglutide are now available at lower prices. ...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
India's 'Mounjaro brides': Weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparationWith wedding season in full swing, Indian health clinics are rolling out specialized weight-loss packages that include popular drugs such a...
03 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Emcure slashes prices of weight management drug Poviztra by up to 55%Emcure Pharmaceuticals is making its weight management drug Poviztra more accessible. The price of the semaglutide injection will be cut by...
02 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST