Health News

India's medical devices industry wants separate regulations

Medical devices are currently clubbed under the category of drugs, according to Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.

May 21, 2016

IFC likely to invest $68 million in Apollo Hospitals' subsidiary

Apollo Health & Lifestyle Limited currently runs the largest chain of standardised primary healthcare models.

May 21, 2016

279 pregnant women in US, its territories test positive for Zika virus

Of the 279 pregnant women, 157 live in the U.S. and 122 in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories.

May 21, 2016

US House approves $622.1 million funding to fight Zika

The approved funding is way less than the $1.9 billion requested by the Obama administration.

May 19, 2016

Indian-origin scientist to receive US' highest science award from Obama

Rakesh Jain, an IIT alumnus, is known for his breakthrough discovery of controlling the tumor cells' environment for chemotherapy.

May 18, 2016

NEET exams may be deferred by 1 year; Centre mulls an ordinance

The government is likely to issue formal orders soon after it held consultations with the states.

May 18, 2016

Indian pharma exports to witness sharp decline in next 5 years

Research agency Crisil said the Indian pharma exports growth may decline to 10 to 12 percent annually over the next five years.

May 18, 2016

Women who attend religious ceremonies live longer: Study

Attending religious ceremonies more than once a week lowered the risk of women's mortality by 33 percent, the study found.

May 17, 2016

Half of patients don't even know they are having a heart attack: Study

Silent Heart Attacks increase the chances of death by 34 percent, the study said.

May 17, 2016

Pfizer to acquire Anacor Pharma for $5.2 billion

The acquisition is aimed to give Pfizer access to Anacor's flagship product, Crisaborole — a non-steroidal drug used to treat eczema.

May 17, 2016

WHO warns doctors against female genital mutilation

Nearly 200 million women in the world have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM).

May 17, 2016

Running barefoot improves working memory: Study

Running barefoot can help you can gain cognitive skills, a new study has found.

May 16, 2016

India, WHO sign pact to promote traditional medicines

India will support WHO in implementation of traditional medicine strategy, AYUSH minister said.

May 16, 2016

Australian firm develops Zika-proof condoms for athletes ahead of Rio Olympics

Zika-proof condoms are expected to prevent the spread of virus through sexual transmission.

May 16, 2016

After USFDA concerns, India to train pharma manufacturers in good practices

Central Drugs Standard Control Organization officials will visit manufacturing units, train employees to follow standard process.

May 16, 2016