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New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) As prices tumble and generic versions of GLP-1-based weight-loss drugs flood the market, a quiet frenzy is unfolding that has doctors and authorities alarmed. Medicines that are strictly prescription-based are being bought over the counter with their use expanding beyond clinical settings, often with little medical advice. For many people eager to lose weight quickly, the promise of fast results is overshadowing concerns about safety. Important factors -- like correct do ...Read More >
Qdenga vaccine against dengue (image is for representation purposes only) AI generated image ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Qdenga dengue vaccine expected to launch in India by 2026 after regulatory approval * Vaccine developed by Takeda Pharma, to be made in India with Biological E under Make-in-India * Qdenga requires two doses and protects against all dengue serotypes, including prior infections Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With prices of GLP-1 drugs crashing and their generic versions flooding the market, govt has cracked down on their misuse, inspecting 49 businesses and issuing notices while also flagging risks of unsupervised consumption in a detailed advisory.To ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices, Drug Controller General of India has intensified surveillance of unauthorised sale and promotion of the drugs. In India, GLP-1 medicines can be prescribed only by endocrinologists, internal medicine s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid continued violations and the widespread misuse and easy availability of weight loss drugs in the market, the Centre on Wednesday warned that those who break the rules "will face licence cancellation, fines and legal action." In a detailed note on GLP 1 drugs, their use, risks and regulation, the Centre said multiple variants of weight loss drugs have recently been introduced in the Indian market, raising concerns over their on demand availability through retail pharmacies, onlin ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 1: The GLP-1 based weight loss drugs are prescription medications used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity but carry serious side effects and must only be taken under the supervision of a qualified medical specialist, the government said on Wednesday. Highlighting that multiple variants of GLP-1 drugs have been recently introduced in the Indian market, and concerns have emerged regarding their on-demand availability through retail pharmacies, online platforms, wholesalers, and we ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30: There are several methods for removing unwanted body hair, including shaving, waxing, and threading. However, these conventional hair removal methods come with their own challenges, such as long and frequent sessions, pain, irritation, and more. With busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, people seek long-lasting grooming solutions; this is where laser hair removal comes to their rescue. Lately, laser hair removal in Delhi NCR has been rapidly gaining popularity as on ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], March 30: There are several methods for removing unwanted body hair, including shaving, waxing, and threading. However, these conventional hair removal methods come with their own challenges, such as long and frequent sessions, pain, irritation, and more. With busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, people seek long-lasting grooming solutions; this is where laser hair removal comes to their rescue. Lately, laser hair removal in Delhi NCR has been rapidly gaining popularity ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: There are several methods for removing unwanted body hair, including shaving, waxing, and threading. However, these conventional hair removal methods come with their own challenges, such as long and frequent sessions, pain, irritation, and more. With busy schedules and hectic lifestyles, people seek long-lasting grooming solutions; this is where laser hair removal comes to their rescue. Lately, laser hair removal in Delhi NCR has been rapidly gaining popularity as one of the most sou ...Read More >
A2 Milk in India: Why Kine Milk A2 Milk Is the Healthiest Choice for Modern Families Milk is one of the most established staples in the lives of Indian homes. Milk has so much into it of India's culinary culture that children consume milk in the morning before leaving for school, with elders wrapping up their chores for the day with a dosage of warm milk. Over the past years, though, the concerns of milk adulteration, problems with digestion processes, and the weakened nutritional levels of reg ...Read More >
A major Chinese clinical study on ovarian cancer has been published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, one of the world's highest-impact medical journal, marking a first for a Chinese researcher-led gynecological cancer trial, researchers said in Beijing on Sunday. The phase III FZOCUS-1 study tested fluzoparib, a PARP inhibitor developed by Chinese pharmaceutical giant Hengrui Pharma. The trial evaluated the drug as a "maintenance" therapy, treatment given to prevent cancer recurrence aft ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) The National Coordination Centre-Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI), under the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), joined 130 partner organisations worldwide in marking the tenth edition of the global MedSafetyWeek campaign, held from November 3 to 9, 2025, according to an official document shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. The campaign, themed "Everyone has a role to play in medicines safety", aimed to raise awareness among p ...Read More >
Guwahati, Oct 23: Researchers from Nagaland University (NU) have identified a naturally-occurring plant compound called 'Sinapic acid' as a powerful therapeutic agent capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in diabetic conditions. The research team stated that the discovery marks a major advancement that could result in safe, natural and effective treatments for diabetic wound management. "This is the first study globally to demonstrate that Sinapic acid, when administered orally, c ...Read More >
India has officially approved the use of Ozempic (semaglutide), a once-a-week injection designed for adults with type 2 diabetes. Approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), this drug has made headlines worldwide not just for diabetes management but also for its weight loss effects. As India faces rising rates of diabetes, Ozempic's arrival is more than just a medical update, it could influence lifestyle choices for millions.Here's all we need to know about what this new ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Essential oils are powerful extracts made from plants using processes like steam distillation or cold pressing. They are valued not only for their soothing fragrances but also for their natural healing and functional properties. The global essential oils market was worth USD 23.74 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow steadily at a 7.6 CAGR between 2024 and 2030. This growth is driven by the rising use of essential oils in industries like food and beverages, c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 30: Essential oils are powerful extracts made from plants using processes like steam distillation or cold pressing. They are valued not only for their soothing fragrances but also for their natural healing and functional properties. The global essential oils market was worth USD 23.74 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow steadily at a 7.6% CAGR between 2024 and 2030. Also Read | 'Swami' Chaitanyanand Saraswati's 2 Women Associates Arrested in Delhi Management Ins ...Read More >
Mumbai : As the world celebrates pharmacists today, Zeno Health reveals the quiet truth about who India really trusts when it comes to their health. Based on a survey of over 500 pharmacists across Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik, the report shows that, beyond doctors, pharmacists stand at the intersection of trust, clarity, and affordability. This year's global theme by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) "Think Health, Think Pharmacist", couldn't be more timely. In a country where chro ...Read More >
Childhood cancer is a disease no child should ever have to face. Yet, the reality is sobering: around four lakh children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every year, and nearly 20% of these cases come from India. Awareness is the first step to changing outcomes. This is the most common and often the hardest question to answer. Unlike adult cancers, there are no proven lifestyle or environmental factors that cause cancer in children. Nearly 90% of childhood cancers are sporadic, meaning they ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shares of US pharma giants fell over 3 per cent following reports indicating that the US health administration officials intend to associate coronavirus vaccines with the deaths of 25 children. Pfizer's stock declined by over 3 per cent, Moderna's fell by more than 7 per cent, and Novavax decreased by more than 4 per cent overnight. The selloff occurred after reports indicated that the claim will be presented next week to the US Centers for Disease Control and P ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 12 Sep: A pall of silent fear descended upon the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS) premises in Naharlagun, following the brutal assault on two doctors and the subsequent vitriolic media campaign against the TRIHMS and the doctor community on social media. The anguished faces of the TRIHMS administrators, doctor community, nurses, and other supporting medical staff revealed that they were truly traumatized by the incident, and are now distressed and demotivate ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 14 (ANI): Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation on Monday said India should regulate unhealthy foods sold by multinational companies, along with Indian snacks such as jalebis and samosas, to deal with rising obesity problems. The Union health ministry has recently proposed displaying sugar and oil boards as an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits in various settings. According to the ministry's propo ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has confirmed that there is no scientific evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to the rising cases of heart attacks in the state. The clarification comes after a technical expert committee, led by Dr. Ravindranath, Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, submitted its detailed report to the government. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao briefed the media on Monday, clarifying that while COVID-19 infection may have contributed to an increase in ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Health MinisterDinesh Gundu Rao on Monday said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement linking Covid vaccine with the spate of heart attacks was not with any malafide intention. The CM had suggested that the heart attack deaths in Hassan district may be linked to the vaccination drive. He also claimed that the vaccines were 'hastily' approved. His statement drew sharp criticism from the BJP and the likes of Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw. "The CM's intention was good but some peo ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 7 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao clarified on Monday that the expert report states the COVID-19 vaccine is not a direct cause of all sudden deaths occurring in Hassan and other districts in the state. He said that all sudden deaths occurring outside the hospital will henceforth be reported, which will provide more data for research on heart attacks. Also Read | 16th National Census: India Gears Up for First-Ever Digital Census in 2027 With ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 7 (PTI): The Karnataka government on Monday decided to treat sudden deaths as "notifiable disease" and conduct postmortem in such cases. State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said there will be more screening of people above the age of 15 years in the state. The minister's remarks came in the wake of a spate of heart attacks in the state, especially in Hassan district. He also sought to clarify that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's statement linking Covid vaccine with the spate o ...Read More >
Mumbai: At 9.30am every weekday, the usually packed outpatient corridors of Tata Memorial Hospital's paediatric wing transform into a serene zone. Tens of paediatric cancer survivors gather in the play area, yoga mats are unfurled, and their tiny hands stretch skyward. For these children -- many who travelled hundreds of kilometres for lifesaving treatment -- a one-hour yoga session has become the highlight of their day.Since April, the Parel-based cancer hub's IMPaCCT Foundation has partnered w ...Read More >
Bengaluru, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, responding to objections raised by Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw over his statement on Covid vaccines causing heart attacks in the state, on Friday, remarked that seeking clarity does not amount to spreading misinformation. Taking to social media site X, Siddaramaiah, defending his statement on linking sudden heart attack deaths in Hassan to a "hasty" Covid vaccine rollout, said: "As Chief Minister, I have a duty to re ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Friday said that recent studies by ICMR and AIIMS have clearly shown there is no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden cardiac deaths among young people. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, he addressed concerns that have been circulating in various sections of society regarding heart-related deaths after vaccination. Here are excerpts of the interview: IANS: The joint study of ICMR and AIIMS has conclud ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The city, which is growing at a rapid pace, stands at a crossroads where it can learn from several innovative urban management practices of other Indian cities to tackle its own challenges. At the national conference of urban local bodies in Manesar on Thursday, mayors and municipal corporations from across the country shared their strategies, offering valuable insights for Gurgaon to consider.Surat generates Rs 140 crore from selling sewage-treated water to industries and has introduce ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Days after chief minister Siddaramaiah blamed Covid-19 vaccines for the alarming rise in cardiac arrest cases among youngsters in the recent weeks, especially in Hassan district, Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw said Thursday his comments were "factually incorrect" and would contribute to "public misinformation".With close to 25 deaths due to cardiac arrests in Hassan alone in the last 40 days, Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday the "hasty approval and distribution of Covid vaccines" ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah's comments suggesting Covid-19 vaccination may have caused the recent heart-attack related deaths in the state's Hassan district has triggered a wave of rebuttals from senior doctors, Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and the BJP. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences dismissed any connection between the two. A study on the people who succumbed to sudden cardiac arrests did not reveal any link to the Covid vaccination, said Karan Madan, as ...Read More >
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