Science & Health

WHO report on polluted Indian cities misleading: Govt

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said India will release its own report on the most polluted cities in U.S. and Europe.

May 18, 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

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

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 â€” 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

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

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Science & Health

WHO report on polluted Indian cities misleading: Govt

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

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

Indian pharma exports to witness sharp decline in next 5 years

Women who attend religious ceremonies live longer: Study

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

Pfizer to acquire Anacor Pharma for $5.2 billion

WHO warns doctors against female genital mutilation

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

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Another infiltration attempt foiled on LoC, two terrorists eliminated in Kashmir's Kupwara district [details]

Dhangri terror attack: NIA conducts raids in J&K's Poonch district, gets vital clues [details]