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Andhra sees 12 Covid cases, 4 deaths since June 26; NIV to identify variant

Health authorities said infections are spread across multiple districts with no evidence of localised transmission, while five samples have been sent to NIV Pune for genome sequencing

Beyond generics: $731 mn PE funding fuels India's pharma innovation push

India's pharmaceutical sector is beginning to shift from manufacturing generics to developing novel medicines, backed by rising private investment, stronger research and policy support

Andhra Covid deaths put states on alert; experts say no need for panic

After two Covid-19 deaths in Andhra Pradesh, neighbouring states have stepped up surveillance and testing, while health experts say current variants are mild and there is no need to panic

NPPA fixes prices of 39 drugs, raises anti-rabies immunoglobulin rate

Drug pricing authority allows five-year price cap exemption to Biological E's pneumococcal vaccine

Antibiotic resistance emerging as major threat to surgical care: Experts

Surgeons say that preventing infections now requires a comprehensive strategy extending well beyond antibiotics

Prescription, licence must to sell drugs with high-alcohol content

Oral drug formulations containing over 12 per cent ethyl alcohol will require prescriptions and licensed retail sale under new rules aimed at curbing misuse and hoarding

US recalls 2.5 mn bottles of India-made eye drops after contamination scare

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the recall was started because of the potential presence of a foreign substance in the eye drops

Centre amends drug rules to curb misuse of high-alcohol formulations

The Centre said it has removed the Schedule K exemption for medicinal formulations containing more than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities exceeding 30 mL

Centre mandates licensing for medicinal formulations with over 12% alcohol

Certain medicinal products, including tinctures of cardamom, ginger and other aromatic preparations, have been exempted from licensing requirements under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945

India's declining fertility rates: Bihar, Meghalaya remain at the top

Almost every state and union territory shows a net decline in TFR over the last decade

Centre's IVF supply curbs to tighten oversight, formalise fertility sector

Executives say move unlikely to affect prices of IVF procedures

Explained: Why Nestle is tweaking flavours for people taking GLP-1 drugs

Nestle's chefs are working with people taking GLP-1 drugs to develop new flavour combinations, including potentially using more spices and pepper to compensate for dulled taste perception

Health drives snacking choices as 86% of Indians prioritise protein: Report

Health and nutrition are reshaping India's snacking habits, with consumers seeking protein-rich products, natural ingredients and greater transparency, according to the Farmley Healthy Snacking Report

Indian women are living longer than men but good health eludes them

Gap between lifespan and health span presents a critical challenge for a rapidly ageing population

What is autoimmune gastritis, the condition Bryan Johnson says he has?

Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has said that his stomach 'is eating itself' after being diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis: so what do we know about this rare condition?

Datanomics: India's protein intake still comes largely from cereals

The debate over eggs in PM Poshan meals highlights a deeper issue: cereals remain India's primary protein source, with states having diversified diets showing better child nutrition

US startup creates human egg cells from stem cells, but trials years away

US-based Conception said more work is needed to grow the eggs to full maturity, but called the achievement a 'major scientific advance' in reproductive medicine

The egg debate: Can vegetarian alternatives deliver the same nutrition?

West Bengal's decision to replace eggs in school meals has reignited a nutrition debate; experts explain why protein quality, digestibility, and essential nutrients matter as much as protein content

Why Europe's cities are struggling to cope with 40-degree heatwaves

As thousands die during European heatwaves despite advanced healthcare, doctors say buildings, urban planning, ageing populations and inadequate preparedness are turning heat into a silent killer

CDSCO tightens IVF reagent sale norms, restricts supplies to ART clinics

The drug regulator has directed manufacturers and distributors to supply IVF media and reagents only to registered ART clinics, strengthening oversight of assisted reproductive technologies