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Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
After Bengal, BJP turns focus to Punjab ahead of Assembly pollsFollowing a sharpened campaign in West Bengal, the BJP is now aggressively targeting Punjab for upcoming Assembly elections. Union Home Min...
A parasite that attacks other parasites? What scientists found in Borneo’s rainforest sounds like something out of science fictionHyperparasite fungus found in Borneo rainforest: Borneo's rainforests have yielded a remarkable discovery: a fungus that preys on the notor...
Alembic Pharma gets tentative nod from USFDA for generic cancer drugAlembic Pharmaceuticals has secured tentative approval from the USFDA for its generic Binimetinib tablets. This marks a significant step fo...
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
Christy Mathai used market dip to buy insurance, logistics stocks; here's his sector-by-sector playbookFund Manager Christy Mathai sees easing war-driven inflation fears, expecting a shorter earnings hit. He's selectively adding to his portfo...
Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empirePizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outs...
A World War II-era drug just helped patients go from 7 bathroom trips a night to just oneMayo Clinic researchers found a new way kidneys manage water. This discovery uses an old drug, probenecid, to reveal a pathway independent ...
Why the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 are spotlighting industry-specific innovationThe most impactful AI products of 2026 aren't built to do everything; they're built to solve one problem exceptionally well. The ET Most In...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
Quote of the Day by Welsh poet Dylan Thomas: 'Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should…' - the raging verse that Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Christopher Nolan honoredQuote of the Day by Dylan Thomas urges people to resist life's inevitable decline. In today's world of burnout, his words champion a fierce...
Maharashtra FDA bars hospitals from forcing patients to buy medicines in-houseMaharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has issued a significant directive. Hospitals and medical practitioners must now allow patients ...
Dabur India shares in focus after US FDA places drugs from Silvassa plant under import alert. Here’s whyDabur India shares are set to be in focus after the US FDA issued an import alert on drugs manufactured at its Silvassa plant, citing data ...
FDA pulls 160,000 pounds of frozen pizza snacks from shelves in 21 states over possible metal contaminationMetal contamination frozen snack recall: A popular frozen snack, Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, is being recalled. The US Food and Drug ...
AstraZeneca's Enhertu gets regulatory approval in India for first-line HER2-positive breast cancerAstraZeneca Pharma India has secured approval from India's drug regulator for its smart chemotherapy drug Enhertu. This allows for its impo...
No raids till further orders: Maharashtra tells Bombay HC in Patanjali labelling caseThe Maharashtra government has assured the Bombay High Court it will halt raids and confiscations concerning ayurvedic product labels. This...
Concord Biotech shares gain 6% after USFDA approval for Tofacitinib tabletsConcord Biotech's shares surged over 6% after receiving USFDA approval for its Tofacitinib Tablets in 5 mg and 10 mg strengths. This approv...
AI saves clinicians time but most lack training, survey findsArtificial intelligence is helping doctors and nurses save time and see more patients. However, a Philips survey shows most healthcare work...
India’s quantum opportunity: Turning scale into strategic advantageIndia has a structural advantage in quantum computing. Its size inherently creates challenging optimisation issues, offering a practical te...
Banned substance in shrimp: Vet shops under close watchIndia's top drug regulator is cracking down on veterinary shops. This action follows a significant rejection of shrimp exports to major mar...