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NEW DELHI: Childhood cancer ranked among the top ten causes of deaths in India, killing 17,000 in 2023, according to the latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study. Published in the Lancet, the study also said childhood cancer was the eighth-leading cause of deaths globally, killing more than measles, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. The estimates show that while mortality has declined globally, children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the most severe consequ ...Read More >
Lupin announced the completion of its acquisition of VISUfarma B.V. (VISUfarma), a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on ophthalmology, from GHO Capital Partners LLP (GHO). The acquisition represents a significant milestone in Lupin's strategy to expand its specialty care portfolio and strengthen its presence in Europe. The integration of VISUfarma has significantly expanded Lupin's ophthalmology portfolio to over 60 branded products spanning dry eye, glaucoma, eyelid hyg ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India and NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) (BSE: 500257) (NSE: LUPIN) (REUTERS: LUPIN.BO) (BLOOMBERG: LPCIN) today announced the launch of a strategic partnership program aimed at expanding the reach of PrecisionSphere™ - the long-acting injectable (LAI) platform developed by its subsidiary, Nanomi B.V. (Nanomi). PrecisionSphere™ demonstrates efficacy and safety in drug delivery and is ready for commercial use, following the recent Unit ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, India: On August 11, India's Supreme Court ordered New Delhi's civic authorities to immediately begin capturing 5,000 stray dogs from designated "high-risk areas" and placing them in shelters equipped with adequate staff and CCTV surveillance within six to eight weeks. The court did not explain how it arrived at the 5,000 figure. Estimates of the city's stray dog population vary widely, ranging from 500,000 to one million. While most dogs roaming the streets are harmless, the direct ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) A recent large-scale Danish study has revealed that ultrafine particles in air pollution can cross the blood-brain barrier and may increase the risk of developing tumors of the central nervous system (CNS), particularly meningiomas --the most common type of primary brain tumor. The findings published in journal Neurology add to growing evidence that air pollution's harmful effects extend beyond respiratory and cardiovascular health, potentially affecting the brain as we ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Following the acquisition of JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (JB Chem), Torrent Pharma is set to become India's fifth-largest pharmaceutical company, capturing a 4.6% share of the Rs 2.3 lakh crore organised retail market.The acquisition boosts Torrent Pharma's rank from 7th to 5th place, increasing its market share from 3.6% to 4.6%, according to data gathered by TOI from market intelligence firm Pharmarack.Sun Pharma leads the highly fragmented pharma market with sales of over Rs 19, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Do you or someone close to you experience frequent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, seizures, vision or speech changes, imbalance, or sudden memory issues? These could be early symptoms of a brain tumour, a serious and potentially life-threatening neurological condition. The brain is an important part of our body. If these symptoms become more frequent or severe, it could indicate the growth of a brain tumor. Brain tumors are also a type of health emergency -- they often grow ...Read More >
As the body experiences prolonged stress, the "calming neurotransmitter GABA can dip" When your body experiences prolonged stress, the supply of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) can be diminished. Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee has said that GABA is an important neurotransmitter that helps to inhibit neural activity and calm the brain, acting as a natural tranquiliser. But, if its supply lessens, then a person starts experiencing weakness, unsteady legs, muscle tension, headache, loose motions and ...Read More >
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