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A synthetic hormone was added to a remote Canadian lake in tiny amounts — then an entire fish population nearly collapsedA synthetic estrogen introduced into a Canadian lake caused a significant ecological shock. This chemical, present in tiny amounts, severel...
In 1997, University of Florida spent 10 years developing a mosquito “diet pill.” Today, larvae fed the hormone-treated algae starve within 72 hours, offering an eco-friendly way to fight disease-carrying pestsA University of Florida scientist developed a mosquito "diet pill" using a digestive hormone. This hormone is delivered through algae, whic...
Picking the right pharma stock is getting harder; so pick a portfolio: 20 stocks with -23% to +22% downside to upside potentialFor Indian pharma, the regulatory risk is still real. A US FDA inspection can still cause trouble. A plant making an important product or g...
Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...
Punjab drug body finds critical lapses at Jackson Laboratories' manufacturing facility in AmritsarThe Punjab FDA has taken decisive action by revoking the manufacturing licence of Jackson Laboratories in Amritsar due to severe regulatory...
Australia sees rise in steroid use but there are 'no clinical guidelines' yet; expert warns health sector as concern over drugs ‘explodes’ in countrySteroid use is surging across Australia, a growing concern despite a ban on non-medical use. Data shows a nearly 40 percent rise in users o...
SHOCKING side effects of applying perfume on your neckIn a recent social media post, Dietitian Manpreet Kalra revealed that spraying perfume on your neck could silently impact your hormones and...
Harvard doctor has urgent advice. Ditch these 8 toxic things from your life ASAPDr. Saurabh Sethi highlights common household items that may harbor hidden toxins. He advises against using damaged nonstick pans and artif...
Top American cardiologist shares 5 easy steps to lose 13 kg weight naturally, without any injection shotA top American cardiologist, Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj, has shared a natural, drug-free method to lose up to 13.6 kg (30 pounds) without relying o...
Cotton candy banned in Puducherry. Here's the reason whyCotton candy containing Rhodamine-B can cause various health problems, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cancer, cardiovascular disease...
Research suggests oral contraceptives can impair fear-regulation in womenThe research focused on the impact of combined oral contraceptives (COCs), containing synthetic hormones like estrogen and progestin, on fe...
Mankind setting up Rs 300-crore unit to manufacture fertility hormoneMankind is investing about ₹250-₹300 crore on the Udaipur unit that is expected to begin operations by September-October this year. The uni...
Male fertility is declining - smartphones & plastic bottles are partly to blameMen today produce fewer sperm than in the past, and the sperm are less healthy.
Suffering from type 2 diabetes? New treatments can help control blood glucose levelOn World Diabetes Day, here's a list of new medications that will make life simpler for diabetics.
Don't ignore the sudden weight-gain, it might be thyroidWe often ignore small warnings that our body gives, thinking that the problem will go away gradually. While most of them do, some are grave.
14 foods that are killing your sex driveWhat you eat for dinner might well be cramping your drive in bed. Here are 14 foods you should avoid if you want the libido to simmer.
Aurobindo Pharma targets a revenue of over $3 billion by 2017-18Aurobindo Pharma is targeting a revenue of over $3 billion (over Rs 19,800 crore) by 2017-18 and plans to expand its basket with drugs to t...
- Artificial meat: An answer to food crisis or a health hazard?
'Do we really need artificial meat?' The current meat production rate would not suffice to meet the demands of agrowing population 20 yrs h...
- Pfizer recalls 1 million contraceptive medicine packs
Pfizer recalled 1 mn birth-control packs after discovering that pills were mixed up inside the packages, possibly putting women at risk.
- Is tall claims about products', just advertisement strategy?
Are the large number of nutrients printed on the labels of 'health foods' actually present in them?