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Despite mental health benefits, over 50% women quit exercising: Study

A global study conducted by ASICS found that while reported positive results from exercising, time pressures and social responsibilities led to more than half of them to quit this healthy practice

Biocon Biologics gets green light to launch Yesafili biosimilar in Canada

Under the agreement, Biocon Biologics will launch Yesafili no later than July 1, 2025. Health Canada had granted tentative approval for Yesafili in March 2023

Cadila Pharma launches quadrivalent influenza vaccine 'Cadiflu Tetra'

Cadiflu Tetra is developed employing Nano-sized particles, the Vaccine mimics the external structure of the virus without containing intact genetic material

Vitamin B12 supplements market steadily growing in India, shows data

The market for Vitamin B12 supplements is expanding, according to data from clinical research agency IQVIA.

91,237 kids administered vaccine during Goa's polio immunisation programme

This will be followed by a house-to-house survey and coverage activity from March 4-6 during which doses for the left over children would be administered, he added

CRSA proposes inclusion of robotic surgery in medical curriculum via NMC

More surgeons need to be trained to make robotic surgery accessible, body says

CDC notifies guidelines for individuals, organisations to curb Covid spread

These guidelines offer practical advice for individuals and organisations to navigate the complexities of illness, recovery, and preventing transmission

Uttar Pradesh becomes first state to issue 50 million Ayushman cards

Additionally, Uttar Pradesh maintains the leading position in terms of the highest number of Ayushman cards issued compared to other states

Private hospitals write to health ministry over rate standardisation

Better insurance cover would enhance price transparency

Around 12.5 mn children in India aged between 5-19 are obese: Report

The obesity rate increased from 0.1 per cent in 1990 to 3.1 per cent in 2022 for girls and 0.1 per cent to 3.9 per cent in 2022 for boys

11 structural medical facilities under construction in Delhi: Survey

Eleven structural medical facilities, including new hospitals, are under construction at present in the national capital, while several other existing hospitals are also being upgraded with more infrastructure, according to the latest Delhi Economic Survey.

AI shows prostate cancer is not just singular disease, reveals study

The study, published in the journal Cell Genomics, reveals that prostate cancer, which affects one in eight men in their lifetime, includes two different subtypes termed evotypes

12.5 mn children, teens in India obese in 2022, shows Lancet study

The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion

Explained: Eli Lilly's 'miracle' weight-loss drug soon to enter India

The American pharmaceutical giant is set to introduce its obesity drug, a competitor to Nova Nordisk's Ozempic, in India as early as next year

What is the Magic Remedies Act under which Patanjali is facing scrutiny

Everything you need to know on the false advertisement case against Patanjali and the implications of the Drugs and Magic Remedies Act, 1954

Several pharma cos step up corrective action plans after crackdown by govt

The orders in the state have now been revoked, with the companies undergoing corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes

Major hospital chains report increase in average revenue per occupied bed

The increase in ARPOB comes despite significant bed additions by hospitals in the past two financial years

Rs 100 tablet to prevent resurgence of cancer: All you need to know

This new pill will reduce the side effects of cancer treatment like chemotherapy by about 50 per cent and the chances of getting cancer for a second time by 30 per cent

Roche Pharma launches new drug for multiple sclerosis treatment in India

With the launch of the new drug, the global pharma company hopes to expand its neurology portfolio and cater to the untapped need of patients facing the disease in India

Zerodha co-founder suffered a 'mild stroke', says he's now recovering

Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has said that he suffered a mild stroke about six weeks ago, announcing it on social media site X, mentioning that he felt "slightly broken"