Infections linked to over 1.9 lakh cancer cases in India
Nearly 1.9 lakh new cancer cases in India every year can be attributed to infections, according to a new study by the World Health Organisation’s Inte...
Supreme Court's suggests a 16% markup cap on medicines has opened a fresh debate
India’s drug-pricing system does not impose one uniform margin across all medicines. Instead, it operates through a mix of price controls for essentia...
Preventable infections linked to thousands of cancer cases in Telangana
A significant number of cancer cases in India are linked to infections, many of which can be prevented through timely vaccination, screening and appro...
Food giants seek rethink of red warning labels as SC hears FSSAI plan
India’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels (FOPL) for packaged foods face another challenge from the food industry as the Supreme Court takes up th...
Ex-FSSAI chief seeks changes to junk food warning label plan
Former Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal has moved the Supreme Court seeking changes to the proposed front-...
CDSCO warns against painkiller, antibiotic misuse over kidney and AMR risks
The country's apex drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has issued a fresh advisory warning the public, doctors an...
HIV injections keep virus suppressed better than daily pills: Study
A new clinical trial has found that long-acting HIV injections given every eight weeks may keep the virus suppressed more effectively among adolescent...
Private healthcare needs a new social contract
Any serious discussion about India's health system must begin by acknowledging an uncomfortable truth: we cannot deliver healthcare to 1.4 billion peo...
Nestle India faces FSSAI action over infant products, promotional claims
India’s food regulator FSSAI on Friday cracked down on Nestle India Limited over alleged non-compliance involving three infant nutrition products.Acco...
Health Ministry issues advisory on stem cell therapy, warns against unproven treatments
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory to all States and Union Territories regarding the regulation of stem cell thera...
Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk and suicidal behavior: Study
Air pollution may be linked to a higher risk of suicide, suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts, according to a new international review of research. ...
Pakistani whitening creams flagged in India over excessive heavy metals
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health alert against the use of two unauthorised cosmetic products being s...
Severe period pain not normal, could signal endometriosis, warn doctors
Doctors have said that severe or persistent period pain should not be dismissed as a normal part of menstruation, warning that it could be a sign of e...
India crosses 80 lakh HPV vaccinations under nationwide campaign: Health Ministry
India has crossed 80 lakh human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccinations, marking another important milestone in the country's preventive healthcare effor...
Menopause may damage the gut years before final period: US Study
Menopause has long been recognized for its impact on bone health and cardiovascular risks, but new, groundbreaking research reveals a surprising new d...
ICMR backs NH flu shot as H1N1 cases continue to surge
As H1N1 infections continue to push up influenza cases in Delhi-NCR and several other parts of India, the latest recommendation on which flu vaccine s...
Food industry seeks review before SC warning-label decision
With the Supreme Court expected to take a final call on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and fat on September 10, t...
Kaju barfi may contain aluminium varak that can harm your liver, warns doctor
Chandi varak, the thin shiny foil commonly placed on Indian sweets, is often associated with traditional sweets and festive celebrations. While the fo...
FSSAI chief backs Tukaram Mundhe's Maharashtra FDA crackdown amid court criticism
FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani has backed Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe’s aggressive enforcement of food safety rules, saying his work proves t...
Govt to enforce 'Best Before' date on grocery platforms after consumer group push
The Legal Metrology Department and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have separately confirmed that they will enforce mandatory...
Cancer drugs show promise against chronic nerve pain in new study
Chronic nerve pain can be difficult to treat. Unlike pain caused by a temporary injury, neuropathic pain can continue for months or even years after t...
UP makes H1N1 tests free at government hospitals amid 685 confirmed cases
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed that testing for Influenza-A (H1N1) be provided free of cost at all government heal...
FSSAI cracks down on Everest: Hing banned, 3 masalas found non-compliant
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) manufactured by Everest Food Products an...
Persistent stomach pain in children may signal appendicitis: Doctors
Appendicitis in children can be difficult to recognise in its early stages as its symptoms may resemble those of common stomach infections, but delays...
Karnataka Health Department issues advisory amid recent rise in H1N1 seasonal influenza
Amid a recent rise in cases of H1N1 influenza, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, has issued a public advisor...
Delhi H1N1 cases cross 2,600 as 166 new cases reported in 24 hours
Delhi has reported more than 2,600 H1N1 cases so far, with 166 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours. The rise in cases has prompted the Delhi gover...
Shingles vaccine found to lower risk of heart diseases, strokes: Study
Shingles vaccine that is primarily used to prevent the painful rash and nerve complications caused by virus herpes zoster may also be linked to a lowe...
IMA releases advisory on H1N1, urges vigilance but says no cause for panic
The rise in H1N1 cases across India has raised concerns, but the Indian Medical Association (IMA) says the situation calls for caution rather than pan...
Flu vaccine needed for some above 65, not all, says ICMR amid surge in H1N1 cases
The government of India has advised against the administration of the vaccine against seasonal flu or against H1N1 for the entire population. Taking a...
Bournvita, Amway withdraw misleading claims after FSSAI flags health violations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has ensured corrective action by several food businesses after flagging misleading claims and labelli...
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