Health News

US reports its first Zika-related death

A 70-year-old Puerto Rican man died in February after developing auto-immune reaction to Zika infection.

Apr 30, 2016

Govt likely to invest Rs. 600 crore for new bulk drug parks

India currently imports 80 percent of its bulk drugs from China.

Apr 30, 2016

Lawmakers' panel suggests one-time settlement of drug overpricing cases

The government is seeking Rs. 4,551 crore from pharma companies for overcharging consumers for drugs.

Apr 29, 2016

HealthifyMe fitness app raises $6 million in Series A funding; plans to reach 5 million users

All you need is 1 minute a day to stay fit

A new study found that one minute of intense exercise may have the same health benefits as 45 minutes of moderate exercise.

Apr 29, 2016

Heat wave leading to more asthma cases, doctors say

Extreme heat and rising pollution levels can have the worst effect on asthma patients.

Apr 29, 2016

Patanjali impact: Dabur Honey's sales slow down

Dabur said it would invest Rs. 500 crore on expansion of manufacturing facilities

Apr 29, 2016

Mumbai Police, doctors transport a heart in 16 minutes to save man's life

The heart was transported through a green corridor, travelling a distance of 18 kilometres within 16 minutes.

Apr 29, 2016

Young gay, bisexual men more likely to suffer depression, says new study

Poor mental health among gay/bisexual men aged 26 and below may be because of the societal marginalisation or discrimination.

Apr 28, 2016

Indian govt not allocating sufficient budget to healthcare: Parliamentary panel

A report by the panel said there is a wide gap between the approved funds and budget allocation by the Indian government.

Apr 28, 2016

Rio Olympics: South Korean athletes to wear uniforms infused with mosquito repellents to combat Zika

South Korea would also train its athletes on how to prevent mosquito bites during the Olympic games in Zika-affected Brazil.

Apr 28, 2016

Indians may be risking their lives by not consuming WHO-recommended daily fruit servings: Report

Younger Indians are consuming the fewest number of fruit, vegetable servings, says the report.

Apr 28, 2016

Pfizer's subsidiary Wyeth to pay $784.6 million for misleading US govt in a drug rebate case

Pfizer's subsidiary Wyeth, overcharged the U.S. government by not reporting discounts it offered on two anti-acid drugs.

Apr 28, 2016

Indian drug price regulator sent notices to 263 pharma companies for overcharging in FY16

The demand notices sent by the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority to the drug companies amounted to Rs. 928.32 crore.

Apr 27, 2016

Biocon net profit rises 79% for March quarter

Biopharma company Biocon included exceptional income of Rs. 268 crore during the quarter.

Apr 27, 2016

Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved to spend on R&D, processing units to double revenues

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, said the brand may soon beat FMCG majors such as Nestle, Colgate and P&G.

Apr 27, 2016

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Health News

US reports its first Zika-related death

Govt likely to invest Rs. 600 crore for new bulk drug parks

Lawmakers' panel suggests one-time settlement of drug overpricing cases

All you need is 1 minute a day to stay fit

Heat wave leading to more asthma cases, doctors say

Patanjali impact: Dabur Honey's sales slow down

Mumbai Police, doctors transport a heart in 16 minutes to save man's life

Young gay, bisexual men more likely to suffer depression, says new study

Indian govt not allocating sufficient budget to healthcare: Parliamentary panel

Rio Olympics: South Korean athletes to wear uniforms infused with mosquito repellents to combat Zika

Indians may be risking their lives by not consuming WHO-recommended daily fruit servings: Report

Pfizer's subsidiary Wyeth to pay $784.6 million for misleading US govt in a drug rebate case

Indian drug price regulator sent notices to 263 pharma companies for overcharging in FY16

Biocon net profit rises 79% for March quarter

Ramdev's Patanjali Ayurved to spend on R&D, processing units to double revenues

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