Younger Americans face rising blood pressure risk; AHA issues first new guidelines since 2017 with focus on long-term preventionAmerica's heart experts revise guidelines for high blood pressure. The focus is on early prevention and personalized treatment. A new calcu...
06 Sep, 2025, 09.13 AM IST
Stacking supplements for faster results? Experts warn the wrong combinations can backfireSupplement stacking is gaining popularity. People are mixing multiple vitamins. Experts warn about potential health risks. Mixing supplemen...
07 Aug, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
CMC Vellore doctor suggests 5 exercises to lower risk of heart attacks and strokesProtecting the heart is crucial. Dr. Sudhir Kumar suggests combining aerobic and strength training exercises. Isometric exercises like plan...
19 Jun, 2025, 04.10 PM IST
Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic HIV drugLupin has received tentative approval from the USFDA to market a generic HIV drug in the US under PEPFAR. The drug, made at Lupin's Nagpur ...
24 Jan, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
Don’t pop that pill daily: Doctors red-flag proton pump inhibitors used to treat acid reflux, heartburnsThe reason for the popularity of PPIs among doctors and patients is not tough to gauge. With unhealthy lifestyles and dietary habits, acidi...
25 May, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Game-changing Cancer-killing molecule unveiled by scientists; targets tumors, spares healthy cellsIn a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the City of Hope, a leading cancer research institute in the US, have developed a game-changin...
04 Aug, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
What's abortion pills Mifepristone & Misoprostol, how is it used and why?As per some studies, the combination of these pills causes a complete abortion in more than 99% of patients and is as safe as the tradition...
23 Apr, 2023, 01.15 PM IST
Fourth carcinogen discovered in heart pills used by millionsDMF, as the solvent is known, is classified by the World Health Organization as a probable carcinogen.
19 Jun, 2019, 04.42 PM IST
64% of antibiotics sold in India unapproved, finds UK studyThe report said millions of antibiotic pills in the Indian market have not been regulated in India, the UK or US, worsening the problem of ...
05 Feb, 2018, 09.15 AM IST
Infra spend must be time-bound to deliver the goodsThe positive environment and ecosystem has helped Indian digital payments register strong growth rates over the past 18 months.
30 Jan, 2018, 03.44 PM IST
Long-term clarity on tax rates in Budget can aid growth momentumA stable tax regime provides greater clarity and comfort for businesses and retail investors.
29 Jan, 2018, 03.21 PM IST
Daily 'super pill' to prevent heart attacks and strokesThe largest ever analysis on the use of a polypill in cardiovascular disease shows potential for improvements in patient care, researchers ...
07 May, 2014, 03.26 PM IST
Dr Reddy's Laboratories expects 8-10 pc growth in India generics business this fiscalDRL expects its Indian generic market to grow by 8-10% in the current financial year despite challenges such as price erosion due to new dr...
10 Jan, 2014, 09.46 PM IST
- Hetero Labs to produce Gilead's HIV drugs, through Medicines Patent Pool
Hyderabad based Hetero labs through an agreement with Geneva based Medicines Patent Pool will produce four key HIV drugs developed by Gilea...
31 Jul, 2012, 04.08 PM IST
- Ranbaxy Laboratories to market Daiichi Sankyo's Sevikarin in Romania
Ranbaxy Labs will market Daiichi Sankyo's antihypertensive drug Sevikarin in Romania expanding its hybrid model strategy to the European co...
19 Apr, 2012, 02.38 PM IST
- Over 44 fixed-dose combination drugs clear DGCI tests
The government may give permission to 44 more combination drugs - a formulation of two or more active ingredients combined in certain fixed...
25 May, 2009, 03.32 AM IST
- Firms ready with cheaper HIV drugs
The single once-a-daily pill will make the treatment cheaper and easier as against struggling with dozens of pills in a day.
14 Jul, 2006, 11.10 AM IST