New, sophisticated drugs did not move the needle on hearts attacks, strokes: what this teaches us

Drugs built against specific biomarkers hsCRP and Lp(a) both failed to reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes, in recent clinical trials.…

Study attempts to find out how India made expensive diabetes medicines affordable

India’s low medication prices are tied to its role as a major pharmaceutical exporter, supported by legislation that prevents ‘patent evergreening’ and enables…

FSSAI initiates legal action against Nestle India over infant nutrition products

FSSAI has sought clarifications from Nestle India on claims relating to ‘5HMOs’ and ‘Whey Protein’

Dr. Reddy’s, Takeda Pharma ink pact to distribute India’s first dengue vaccine QDENGA

Subject to local regulatory processes, the vaccine is expected to be available in the first half of 2027

Mumps cases reported in parts of Keralam’s Thrissur; DMO urges public to stay vigilant

Children aged 5 to 15 most vulnerable; patients advised to stay home and avoid contact with others

Concern over rising opioid analgesic abuse in Manipur

A jump in the prices of narcotic substances due to the prolonged ethnic conflict is believed to be the primary reason behind the…

Fiji declares national HIV emergency and extends testing program as cases surge

The government said it was finding more cases because its testing efforts are reaching more people. It will provide more free testing, clean…

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump’s White House

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists from an organization he once chaired that they have a friend…

Study links air pollution to death by suicide, suicidal thoughts

The researchers explained that air pollutants and water polluted with arsenic, lead, lithium or nitrate, have been linked to neurological effects, including chronic…

Influenza, leptospirosis emerge as major killers this season in Keralam

As on September 15, the State has reported 10,244 cases of influenza and 109 deaths due to the infection. Confirmed leptospirosis deaths touch…
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