Science & Health

Drug major Lupin acquires US-based GAVIS Pharma

The $880 million acquisition enhances Lupin's scale in the U.S. generic market and broadens its pipeline in dermatology.

Mar 10, 2016

Maharashtra FDA slaps notice on Johnson & Johnson after US court verdict

Samples of popular talcum powders have been sent for testing to check if they contain traces of carcinogens.

Mar 10, 2016

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

Prescription drug sale in US totaled $457 billion in 2015: Report

Expenditures on specialty drugs may rise more rapidly than spending on other drugs, a US health agency estimated.

Mar 9, 2016

I am a TB survivor, want India to be free from disease: Amitabh Bachchan

Bolywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan said he survived the disease by taking 8-10 painkillers a day.

Mar 9, 2016

Budget addresses health care coverage to the poor, says health minister

This year's budget allocation to the health sector saw a 21 percent rise to Rs 31,300 crore over the last year's provision of Rs 25,946 crore.

Mar 9, 2016

Watch Indonesiaâ€™s total solar eclipse through a powerful telescope

A total solar eclipse was observed on Ternate Island in eastern Indonesia on 9 March. It enthralled many on the remote Indonesian island and many others around the world were able to see the phenomenon

Mar 9, 2016

Sanofi and Merck to end 22-year vaccine joint venture in Europe

Drug-makers Sanofi Pasteur and Merck & Co will manage their product portfolios independently.

Mar 9, 2016

NPPA seeks Rs 4,551 crore from drug-makers for overcharging

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has issued notice in 1,398 cases where pharma firms were found overcharging for medicines.

Mar 9, 2016

Parliamentary committee lashes out at MCI for failing to regulate medical education in India

The parliamentary committee called for an overhaul in the medical education sector and also said that the Medical Council of India needs to be restructured.

Mar 9, 2016

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living event exceeds DDA permission: NGT

The future of the event is uncertain as the Art of Living Foundation has been pulled up over environmental damage to Yamuna's banks.

Mar 8, 2016

WHO seeks financial aid to support health care needs in Syria

More than half of Syria's health facilities are either closed or partially functioning, facing critical shortages in life-saving medicines.

Mar 8, 2016

Alkem Labs gets USFDA approval for Gujarat plant

The Gujarat plant is the sixth of Alkem Laboratories to receive USFDA approval.

Mar 8, 2016

Watch beautiful Aurora Borealis light up sky over UK

A few lucky stargazers got to see a rare sight on 6 March: the Aurora Borealis graced the skies over the United Kingdom. Peter Irvine created a time-lapse showing the lights show over the Kinbane Castle in County Antrim in Northern Ireland.

Mar 8, 2016

Zydus Pharma Inc recalls 9,504 bottles of antipsychotic tablets

The antipsychotic risperidone tablets were made in India by the group's firm Cadila Healthcare.

Mar 8, 2016

IMA, activists join hands to tackle 'horn-flu disease' â€” honking on Indian roads

The Indian Medical Association and Mumbai-based Awaaz foundation launched the campaign to raise awareness against honking on roads.

Mar 8, 2016

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Science & Health

Drug major Lupin acquires US-based GAVIS Pharma

Maharashtra FDA slaps notice on Johnson & Johnson after US court verdict

Prescription drug sale in US totaled $457 billion in 2015: Report

I am a TB survivor, want India to be free from disease: Amitabh Bachchan

Budget addresses health care coverage to the poor, says health minister

Watch Indonesiaâ€™s total solar eclipse through a powerful telescope

Sanofi and Merck to end 22-year vaccine joint venture in Europe

NPPA seeks Rs 4,551 crore from drug-makers for overcharging

Parliamentary committee lashes out at MCI for failing to regulate medical education in India

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living event exceeds DDA permission: NGT

WHO seeks financial aid to support health care needs in Syria

Alkem Labs gets USFDA approval for Gujarat plant

Watch beautiful Aurora Borealis light up sky over UK

Zydus Pharma Inc recalls 9,504 bottles of antipsychotic tablets

IMA, activists join hands to tackle 'horn-flu disease' â€” honking on Indian roads

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