In pics: Heatwave scorches Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; death toll climbs to 96
In Uttar Pradesh, 54 deaths were reported in the Ballia district near Lucknow. According to the authorities, most of them were over 60 and suffered from preexisting health issues that probably worsened due to extreme heat. The symptoms mostly seen are breathing problems, heart-related issues, fever, vomiting and diarrhoea
Nigerian health agency finds fatal toxins in India-based Synecare's Paracetamol suspension
Liberia has already confiscated 250 cartons of Para Clear after laboratory tests showed it contains toxic ethylene glycol
WHO warned against using non-sugar sweetners for weight loss; here's the truth about the sugar substitutes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned against using sugar substitutes to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases.
In Pics: 10 recipes for refreshing summer smoothies
Summer brings delicious fruits, perfect for refreshing and nutritious smoothies. Here are some simple summer smoothie recipes. All you have to do is, add everything into a blender and blend until smooth.
Bournvita controversy: How to avoid the sugars hidden in your child’s food and medicines
Often excessive sugar intake triggers an outbreak of acne, allergies, and a hormonal imbalance. The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to six teaspoons per day for children aged 2-18.
In Pics: No amount of alcohol is healthy for you; here's all you need to understand
For decades, scientific studies suggested that consuming alcohol in moderate amounts was better than not drinking at all. A new analysis of reports suggest that no amount of alcohol is healthy for you.
Zydus Lifesciences gets final approval from USFDA for Azithromycin tablets
The approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for manufacturing and marketing of Azithromycin tablets 500 mg strength, Zydus Lifesciences said in a regulatory filing.
Covid cases surge: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared
Mandaviya stressed on identifying emergency hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases, ramping up testing and vaccination and ensuring readiness of hospital infrastructure.
Lupin gets USFDA nod for generic antiviral medication
The company has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Tenofovir Alafenamide tablets (25 mg), the Mumbai-based drug firm said in a statement.
Chief of Stop TB Partnership lauds India’s commitment to eradicate disease by 2025
The union government, under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), aims to strategically reduce the TB burden in India by 2025, five years ahead of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Two more test positive for H3N2 in Gurugram
A 55-year-old woman and an 11-month-old baby girl tested positive for the influenza, officials said.
New DCGI: Rajeev Raghuvanshi appointed head of apex drug regulatory panel
Rajeev Raghuvanshi, who is currently the Secretary-cum-Scientific Director at Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, has been given the DCGI charge for a three-year period ending on February 28, 2025.
WHO to set up mRNA vaccine hub in Hyderabad: Telangana Minister KTR
KTR had said earlier in January that the World Health Organization is keen to set up a hub in Hyderabad
Chennai firm asked to halt production of eye drops linked to vision loss, death in US
The eye drops, which have been blamed for vision loss in the United States, are not sold in India, according to officials
Economic Survey 2023: No measure sufficient to counter COVID-19 like shock, says government
Economic Survey 2023: The report, however, has also underlined that the health infrastructure has improved dramatically since the pandemic began in 2020
Economic Survey 2023: Govt keeping check on drug prices through direct price control, Janaushadhi stores
Strap: In the report, measures by the government that are adopted to make medicines affordable for the citizens, have been mentioned
US sets stricter guidelines for lead in baby food. Where does India stand?
India has a much higher limit of lead in baby food, apart from several other categories of packaged food, and there is no indication of any revision in the norms in the near future
Budget 2023: Medical device makers seek GST cut to battle imports from China, US
Demand help for MSMEs in the sector, higher import duty, increase in healthcare expenditure and restructuring of GST rates to encourage the domestic industry against imports which grew 41 per cent last year.
Budget 2023: Foreign pharma firms push for fast-tracking of new drug approvals, ease of doing business
Multinational drugmakers are seeking relaxation of norms that govern the launch of new medicines and clinical trials of drugs in India.
Killer Cough Syrup: Marion Biotech used untested ingredients procured from unapproved vendors
The firm had not even tested the ingredient properly for the presence of the contaminants diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, before using it to manufacture the cough syrups.
