New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Love to binge on cheeseburgers and fries? Beware, just four days of these fatty foods can rewire the brain's memory hub -- leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction, according to a study.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Union government has relaxed the rules for opening Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) by rolling back the minimum-distance requirements in metropolitan and “million-plus cities", according to a media report.
Gandhinagar, Sep 11 (IANS) As Bhupendra Patel-led Gujarat government completes four years in power, the state support in healthcare services has stood out as its defining achievement. Through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund (CMRF), the state government is extending financial assistance to citizens who cannot afford expensive treatments during critical and life-threatening illnesses.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Indian biopharmaceutical company Biocon on Thursday announced the opening of its first manufacturing plant in the US.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) After reviewing the current situation of dengue and malaria in the country, the government has issued an advisory to states to intensify preventive measures for the mosquito-borne diseases, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The recent restructuring in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime will not only make life-saving drugs and healthcare more affordable and accessible but also lead to growth in the country’s pharma market, according to a report.
Malappuram (Kerala), Sep 11 (IANS) A 47-year-old man from Malappuram district in northern Kerala died of amoebic meningoencephalitis, marking the sixth death from the fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba in the state in the month.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 11 (IANS) The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) has mobilised over 10 crore women into 90 lakh self-help groups (SHGs) across the country, with many becoming first-generation entrepreneurs, a government official said here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Directorate General of Health Services has issued a directive asking physiotherapists not to use the ‘Dr.’ prefix, as they are not medical doctors.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) In a major restructuring drive, Danish drug major Novo Nordisk on Wednesday announced plans to slash 9,000 jobs or 11 per cent of its global workforce and save ($1.3 billion) by the end of 2026.
