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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

Zydus Pharma Inc recalls 9,504 bottles of antipsychotic tablets

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

Centre to discuss common medical entrance test issue with states on Monday

The Supreme Court on April 28 said that the admissions to all the medical colleges of the country would be through NEET.

May 16, 2016

Pfizer bars its drug from being used in executions

As many as 20 European and American pharma companies have blocked their drugs from being used in executions.

May 14, 2016

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US asks restaurants to display calorie counts on food menus

The regulations are a part of healthcare reform laws, called Obamacare, that aim to help consumers make better eating decisions.

May 14, 2016

U.S. health agency estimates 2015 prescription drug spending rising to $457 billion

Activists take India's patent office to court over Gilead's hepatitis C drug

Activist groups challenged the government order saying Gilead's drug that costs $1,000 a pill in the U.S. was not exclusive.

May 14, 2016

Cipla, Macleod's, Ipca Labs face the heat for substandard drugs

India's drug regulator has asked the leading firms to recall inferior-quality medicines.

May 13, 2016

Post surgery deaths thrice more likely in developing countries than rich nations: Study

Wide differences in emergency care services exist between low-income and developed countries, the study said.

May 13, 2016

Popular painkiller Combiflam found substandard, batches recalled from markets

Combiflam is used for treatment of headache, fever and pain.

May 13, 2016

India slashes the prices of over 50 cancer, diabetes, hypertension drugs by more than half

The move is aimed to make the essential drugs more affordable.

May 12, 2016

72-year-old Punjab woman's IVF delivery may be unlawful, medically impossible

The combined age of couples seeking IVF treatment shouldn't exceed 100 years, according to ICMR guidelines

May 12, 2016

Over half a million Indians die due to air pollution ever year: Study

The study published in Geophysical Research Letters also said that air pollution cost the country $640 billion in 2011.

May 12, 2016

Indian health ministry sets up call centre for organ donation

The ministry has also launched a 24-hour toll-free helpline number â€” 1800114770 â€” for assistance in the organ donation process.

May 11, 2016

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Health News

Running barefoot improves working memory: Study

India, WHO sign pact to promote traditional medicines

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

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

Centre to discuss common medical entrance test issue with states on Monday

Pfizer bars its drug from being used in executions

US asks restaurants to display calorie counts on food menus

Activists take India's patent office to court over Gilead's hepatitis C drug

Cipla, Macleod's, Ipca Labs face the heat for substandard drugs

Post surgery deaths thrice more likely in developing countries than rich nations: Study

Popular painkiller Combiflam found substandard, batches recalled from markets

India slashes the prices of over 50 cancer, diabetes, hypertension drugs by more than half

72-year-old Punjab woman's IVF delivery may be unlawful, medically impossible

Over half a million Indians die due to air pollution ever year: Study

Indian health ministry sets up call centre for organ donation

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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