Drug regulator issues alert on sale of unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams in India

The products are unauthorised and contain excessive levels of heavy metals beyond the specified limits, which may pose health risks to consumers, including…

India open to stricter red warnings on food packs in latest setback for companies

The announcement came as India's federal and state food regulators pursued an aggressive enforcement drive, with surprise ‌raids on eateries uncovering poor hygiene…

Reading for pleasure cuts dementia risk, improves wellbeing: Study

The study said reading for enjoyment can bring huge benefits and reading with others, whether it's as part of a book club or…

FDA holds public hearing on psychedelic drugs as Trump-driven push gathers pace

Doctors, veterans, pharmacists and therapists during the hearing urged the regulator to establish clear ‌safety and access standards for psychedelic-assisted therapies

Does Centre plan to regulate addictive features on social media: Delhi HC

The bench said it would hear the PIL seeking constitution of an expert committee to examine engagement-maximising and addiction-causing design features after three…

Can high prolactin be linked to repeated pregnancy loss or PMOS?

For women experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss or difficulty conceiving, prolactin testing is a reasonable part of a comprehensive hormonal evaluation. However, results should…

Climate change increases dengue risk in Keralam; cases may rise by 20% by 2040, says study

Study identifies rainfall, humidity and El Niño-Southern Oscillation as the key drivers of dengue transmission. Changes in atmospheric pressure, temperature and relative humidity…

Same-sex partners can be nominated for medical decisions, Centre tells Delhi HC

Centre and NMC say competent adults can nominate same-sex partners for medical decisions in case of incapacity, subject to law and safeguards

Unqualified practitioners found treating patients, prescribing allopathic medicines in Hyderabad

Several Hyderabad clinics came under the Telangana Medical Council’s (TGMC) scanner on Sunday, September 13, after people without required medical qualifications or statutory…

Pain that persists after healing needs specialised care, say experts

As September is observed as Pain Awareness month, the Karnataka Chapter of the Indian Society for Study of Pain has launched a public…
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