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Pfizer's breast cancer drug Vepdegestrant posts mixed results in key trial

The drug, vepdegestrant, failed to meaningfully delay cancer progression for all patients enrolled in the study but met its goals for a subset who have a specific genetic mutation

356,000 claims worth Rs 643 cr rejected for frauds under Ayushman Bharat

1,504 errant hospitals have been penalised Rs 122 crore and 549 hospitals have been suspended

Having children may keep your brain younger and fitter, says new study

The research suggests that despite the challenges of parenting, such as exhaustion and stress, having children can benefit the brain in the long run

Funds under PRIP scheme likely to be sanctioned by August 2025: DoP

The department had last week sought expressions of interest from interested entities for project funding under the PRIP scheme

Healthcare clocked $30 billion investment in 2 years, says report

The report states that hospitals in India undertook M&A deals worth $6.74 billion and attracted $4.96 billion from private equity (PE) investors

Daylight saving, early school cost billions in productivity, health: Report

One simple decision - keeping our clocks aligned with the natural cycle of the Sun - could save lives, prevent accidents and improve mental well-being

AI-enabled handheld X-ray machines helping in early TB detection: Experts

These AI-enabled hand-held X-ray machines are helping in intensified screening under the ongoing pan India 100-Day Intensified Campaign to Eliminate TB

India likely underreporting heat-related deaths: WHO's ex-chief scientist

Soumya Swaminathan says fatalities just 'tip of iceberg', heat wave affecting people economically, mentally

Indian pharma market registers 7.5% growth in Feb 2025: Pharmarack

Among them, the cardiac, gastrointestinal, and antidiabetic therapies saw high value growth of 9.5 per cent, 9.6 per cent, and 6 per cent, respectively

Flu cases surge in Delhi-NCR: 54% households report Covid-like symptoms

According to a LocalCircles poll, within the past month, at least 54% of Delhi-NCR homes had one or more people with symptoms like fever, cough, headaches, and respiratory problems

Centre considers faculty sharing to tackle medical teachers' shortage

It is looking to convene a stakeholder consultation to finalise a roadmap for meeting faculty requirements and development in May this year

3 in 5 women at risk of anaemia in India, says Redcliffe Labs report

The study also revealed a gender disparity in health risks, with women being three times more vulnerable than men to anaemia

AstraZeneca gets nod to import, sell hyperkalaemia treatment drug in India

Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is indicated for the treatment of hyperkalaemia in adult patients

Ayush-approved medicines exempt from extra safety trials in research: ICMR

With growing global interest in holistic and personalised medicine, it is observed that ethical and regulatory clarity is essential to ensure the credibility and efficacy of integrative approaches

High inbreeding, disease risks in south Indian communities: Genetics study

A founder event is when a new population is formed by a small group of people. The endogamy practice, deeply rooted in the caste system, is significant to the South Indian society

Centre to expand internet access to Arogya Mandirs, enhance CMO training

The MSG is the highest policy-making and steering institution under the NHM, providing broad policy direction and governance for the health sector

India may have over 440 mn overweight, obese people by 2050: Lancet study

Number of overweight and obese adults by mid-century in India (218 million men and 231 million women) could be the second highest in the world, after China

Health insurance premium growth in slow lane due to tapering demand

Change in accounting norms, sharp decline in premiums from govt. schemes have also weighed on health insurance premium growth

CDSCO flags select batches of 145 drugs for failing quality standards

Fifty-two drugs were identified by central drug laboratories, while another 93 were flagged by state drug testing labs

Bird flu: K'taka administration carries out mass culling in three districts

Cases of bird flu among poultry birds have been reported in Manvi taluk of Raichur, Chikkaballapur taluk of Chikkaballapur and Sandur taluk of Ballari districts