Science & Health

Ban on sale of loose cigarettes likely as govt proposes changes in anti-smoking law

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said the anti-smoking law will be made stricter to discourage tobacco use in the country

Mar 2, 2016

AstraZeneca sells two heart drugs to China Medical

AstraZeneca divestment drive continues, strikes deal with ProStrakan

AstraZeneca has sold the European rights of constipation drug Moventig to ProStrakan.

Mar 2, 2016

Astronauts Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a year in space

The two astronauts were selected for a study on the human body after an extended stay in space.

Mar 2, 2016

NHRC issues notice to Centre over duty imposition on life-saving drugs

The NHRC asked the government to explain its move of removal of custom duty exemption and imposition of excise duty on key drugs.

Mar 2, 2016

China starts public cleaning campaign to combat Zika virus

As the total number of Zika virus cases in China reached nine, the authorities kickstarted an extensive cleaning campaign in public areas.

Mar 2, 2016

Meteor â€˜flashâ€™ lights up skies above Scotland

Scottish residents reported seeing a bright flash of light streaking across the night sky on 29 February. The phenomenon was captured on CCTV and dashcam, and images and video clips began circulating on social media. Many Scottish residents took to Twitter to report the sighting and speculate on what they had witnessed.

Mar 1, 2016

ISS: Scott Kelly hands over command of space station

Calling it bittersweet, Nasa astronaut Scott Kelly handed over command of the International Space Station to Tim Kopra on 29 February, as he prepared to return home after enduring the longest US spaceflight.

Mar 1, 2016

AstraZeneca sells 2 heart drugs rights to China Medical for $500 million

China Medical will pay AstraZeneca $310 million for the license to sell Plendil drug in China.

Mar 1, 2016

Lupin's subsidiary to set up manufacturing plant in Japan

Lupin continues continues its expansion spree.

Mar 1, 2016

Zika virus linked to paralysis: Study

The study said the incidence of paralysis cases increased in French Polynesia during the Zika outbreak.

Mar 1, 2016

Delhi launches country's first HPV vaccination programme to fight cervical cancer

HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, is a cause of cervical cancer among young women according to Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Mar 1, 2016

Union Budget evokes mixed response from healthcare industry

The healthcare industry showed mixed reactions to the Union Budget saying it's a progressive one but disappointing at the larger schemes due to lack of universal coverage in the sector.

Mar 1, 2016

India is largest contributor of illegally imported medicines in Switzerland

A Switzerland government agency said India accounted for 42 percent of the country's illegal medicine imports.

Feb 29, 2016

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Cancer cases, deaths in India soar: Government

The Union health minister told the Lok Sabha Friday the number of cancer cases and deaths increased between 2012 and 2014.

Feb 29, 2016

India witnesses more drug inspections due to rising exports: USFDA

The US drug regulator said the surveillance of drug companies in India has increased due to alleged violation of good manufacturing practices.

Feb 29, 2016

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Science & Health

Ban on sale of loose cigarettes likely as govt proposes changes in anti-smoking law

AstraZeneca divestment drive continues, strikes deal with ProStrakan

Astronauts Scott Kelly and Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a year in space

NHRC issues notice to Centre over duty imposition on life-saving drugs

China starts public cleaning campaign to combat Zika virus

Meteor â€˜flashâ€™ lights up skies above Scotland

ISS: Scott Kelly hands over command of space station

AstraZeneca sells 2 heart drugs rights to China Medical for $500 million

Lupin's subsidiary to set up manufacturing plant in Japan

Zika virus linked to paralysis: Study

Delhi launches country's first HPV vaccination programme to fight cervical cancer

Union Budget evokes mixed response from healthcare industry

India is largest contributor of illegally imported medicines in Switzerland

Cancer cases, deaths in India soar: Government

India witnesses more drug inspections due to rising exports: USFDA

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

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