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Two-year-old Bain Brandon has type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to live. But even with health insurance, the price tag isn't cheap. A 1-month supply of insulin vials and a 3-month supply of backup pens for the Mississippi toddler cost his parents $194 last week, according to his mom, 29-year-old Marlee Brandon. They can afford it right now -- but she worries about the future. "One day, Bain will be an adult, and he won't be able to be on our insurance anymore," she said. "I feel like a lot of ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh met with International Diabetes Federation President-elect Dr Niti Pall, and the latter highlighted that Asian and African countries "are increasingly looking to India for affordable diabetes care solutions," due to leadership in supplying cost-effective vaccines, an official statement said on Saturday. Dr Singh and Dr Pall discussed indigenous biosimilar insulin production and diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing pros ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : "International Diabetes Federation" (IDF) President-elect, Dr Niti Pall, currently on India visit, called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, and discussed, among other things, indigenous biosimilar Insulin production as well as Diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing prospects. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening India's capabilities in insulin manufacturing, particularly biosimilar insulins and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Home-grown FMCG major Dabur expects its consolidated revenues to grow in mid-single digits in the March quarter of FY26, led by a sequential recovery in the domestic market and double-digit growth from the international market. Besides, the company expects its operating profit to grow ahead of the topline, said Dabur in an update for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The March quarter witnessed "steady momentum" in the domestic India business, underpinned by a stable mac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of India on Thursday released details on the GLP -1 Drugs' use, risks, and regulation, according to an official press release. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce adequate insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. Also ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of India on Thursday released details on the GLP -1 Drugs' use, risks, and regulation, according to an official press release. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce adequate insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. Insu ...Read More >
In a major twist to the ongoing crackdown on misleading or fake oral-rehydration solution (ORS) drinks, the Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay against key orders issued by FSSAI, effectively pausing the ban on use of ORS branding for certain beverage products. The stay comes following a petition by JNTL Consumer Health (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), allowing it to continue marketing its ORS-branded product and addressing stock in the market. After the FSSAI's October 14 advisory ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 24: ProlyteORS, the flagship brand of Cipla Health Limited, welcomes the recent directive from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which mandates the removal of the term 'ORS' from food and beverage product names, labels, and trademarks, unless they meet the medically approved formulation of an Oral Rehydration Solution as mandated by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Also Read | Real Sociedad vs Sevilla, La Liga 2025-26 Free Live S ...Read More >
(Reuters) -Walmart will become the first U.S. retailer to sell Abbott Laboratories' over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor Lingo in physical stores, an Abbott spokesperson said on Tuesday. Abbott's device, which was previously available only at HelloLingo.com and Amazon, will now be sold in Walmart's 3,500 stores across the U.S. Continuous glucose monitor makers such as Abbott, Dexcom and Medtronic are riding a surge in demand as diabetes awareness rises, insurance coverage expands and pa ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A day after seven people sustained severe burns in a fire that broke out in a small catering unit at Akurli in Kandivali east, the Mumbai Fire Brigade is set to inspect another unit of the same catering service, Shivani Catering Services, in Ashok Nagar, also in Kandivali. The move follows an LPG cylinder leak that triggered an explosion at the Ram Kisan Mestri Chawl, where the all-women catering service operated. "We don't give a fire NOC to operate commercially in chawls, so we have a ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott's latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to s ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive alert ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott's latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive ale ...Read More >
FDA Approves Kirsty (insulin aspart-xjhz), an Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog BRIDGEWATER, N.J., United States and BENGALURU, Karnataka, India: July 15, 2025 -- Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a fully integrated global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kirsty™ (Insulin Aspart-xjhz), 100 units/mL as the first and only interchangeable* biosimilar to NovoLog® (Insulin ...Read More >
Lucknow: Childhood obesity is emerging as a major health concern in the city, with doctors warning that it is leading to serious metabolic complications at an early age.The issue was raised by experts at a recent event held at a private hotel. They highlighted a study published in the International Journal of Research and Review (2024), which revealed that 29.7% of children aged 6-12 in Lucknow are either overweight or obese -- nearly three times the national average of 8.4%.The study, titled, " ...Read More >
Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, for importing 3.1 million metric tonnes of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) per annum for five years from 2025-26. The agreements were signed during Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister JP Nadda's visit to Dammam and Riyadh between July 11 [...] Three Indian fertilizer companies -- IPL, KRIBHCO and Coromandel -- have signed agreements with Ma'aden, the Saudi Arabian major, f ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Nearly 2,000 children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) from low-income families have been struggling since June 1, following a change in the insulin regimen under the Mittayi Project run by the Social Security Mission. The switch from rapid-acting to slow-acting insulin has caused delays in meals, poor blood sugar control, and serious health complications-especially for school-going children. Children now have to wait up to an hour after their insulin shot before eating, disruptin ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Not expensive medications, just a brisk 5-km daily walk and half-plate meal at lunch-dinner can significantly reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) within a short period, a landmark study from Odisha has established. While NAFLD, a major precursor of serious diseases like liver cancer and cirrhosis, has emerged a leading public health problem in the country over the recent years, the study has challenged the growing dependence on medications for its treatment. Led by em ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jun 7 (PTI) A 26-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife following a heated argument on the outskirts of Bengaluru after he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair, police said on Saturday. After killing Manasa, Shankar travelled with her severed head on his scooter to the nearest police station and confessed to the crime, they said. The man was later arrested, police said, adding that the incident occurred at Heelalige village, near Chandapura, Anekal taluk late on Friday. ...Read More >
India's International Train Links: These 5 Indian Stations Connect You To Another Country By Train A video going viral of a Palestinian dad handing over a packet of India's favourite Parle-G biscuits to his daughter has highlighting the severe food crisis in Gaza, where the cost of the biscuit has risen to Rs 2,300 because of the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. On June 6, a resident of Gaza named Mohammed Jawad uploaded a video on X wherein he is giving his daughter, Rafif, a packet of Parle-G, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Restricting daily calorie intake could increase the risk of depressive symptoms in people, according to a research published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health. The research specifically identifies that men and overweight individuals might encounter more significant mental health difficulties when following diet restrictions.Healthcare professionals explain that low-calorie diets are systematic eating regimens aimed at reducing daily calorie consumption mainly to manage body weight. ...Read More >
Indo-American scientists Manoj Chowdary Vattikuti and Niharikareddy Meenigea have claimed to creat a diagnostic device, the "Diab-Edi Early Predictor" (DEEP), designed to predict the onset of type 2 diabetes up to 10 years ahead. The scientists claim that the device combines machine learning with wearable technology to identify individuals at risk, enabling early intervention. "DEEP uses a wearable sensor synced to a smartphone app to analyze health markers such as glucose levels, lipid profile ...Read More >
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