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16 fixed-dose combination drugs banned in India: Check full list hereFixed dose combination banned full list: India has banned 16 fixed-dose combination drugs, including certain antibiotics and antispasmodics...
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five...
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...
RBI issues draft CCR framework aligned with global standardsThe Reserve Bank of India has released draft rules for banks. These rules cover how banks calculate risks from derivative deals. They also ...
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
Right to trauma care of citizens integral part of right to life, Supreme Court saysThe Supreme Court has asked all states and Union Territories to launch a unified helpline, 112, for emergency responses. A functional syste...
Speaking diamond: A buyer’s glossary for India’s new disclosure eraIndia's Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) now mandates clear labeling for natural versus laboratory-grown diamonds, enhancing consumer trust...
Why do some high performers still end up earning less than their peers?In the workplace, it's common to think that diligence directly translates to a fatter paycheck. Yet, the reality is more complex; some top ...
PCOS renamed: Experts propose new name for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for better care and awareness—here's what you need to knowGlobal health experts are proposing to rename Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This cha...
How Often Should You Really Wash Your Hair in Winter? The Answer May Surprise YouWinter hair washing isn't about a strict schedule, but scalp condition. Dryness may mean fewer washes to avoid irritation, while dandruff m...
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
How often should you get a haircut for healthy hair growth?Hair growth originates from follicles beneath the scalp, not the ends. While trimming doesn't accelerate growth, it's crucial for preventin...
SC asks states, UTs to prepare action plan to implement guidelines for intensive care servicesThe Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to develop realistic action plans for implementing minimum ICU standards. A...
Bengaluru food poisoning: Nearly 100 employees fall sick after eating idli-vada at office canteen; What FSSAI says about these foods you eat dailyIn a suspected food poisoning incident in Bengaluru, 97 employees fell ill after consuming fermented foods like idli, vada, and sambar-rice...
High-quality care for all: Govt's standard protocols in cardiology and pulmonology aim to protect patients from over-treatmentThe Union government is standardizing healthcare nationwide by mandating 157 standard treatment workflows across 28 specialties, including ...
Govt asks insurance companies to roll out daycare package for Ayush patientsClaims under Ayush - an acronym for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy - rose to ₹78 crore in 2023 from ₹9 crore i...
ICMR announces new standard treatment norms for 54 common illnesses for use by physiciansWith growing new scientific evidence and rising healthcare costs, the healthcare providers regularly require simple standard treatment guid...
PM Modi to launch National Digital Health Mission and a unique identity numberAs first reported by ET on August 1, Modi is likely to unveil a national digital health ecosystem which would digitise personal medical rec...
National standard treatment rules expected in a month or two: ICICI LombardGovt is expected to finalise national standard treatment guidelines for doctors in a month or two, said an executive of ICICI Lombard.