New Delhi, Aug 12 The Indian pharma sector, which supplies 80 per cent of the world’s generic medicines, will not suffer any loss due to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, the ICMR’s former Director General, Dr N.K. Ganguly said. The former Indian Council for Medical Research’s (ICMR) remarks came amid concerns over the […]
A team of Indian scientists has found a new way to treat liver cirrhosis, by targeting the lymphatic vessels in the liver and intestine that fail in case of cirrhosis. Chronic liver disease can progress from mild disease to fibrosis to cirrhosis (also known as scarring). Cirrhosis is accompanied by the distortion of both blood […]
New Delhi, July 26 Driven by government schemes the export of medical devices has increased by 88 per cent in the last six financial years, said Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, in the Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon session. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Patel shared […]
New Delhi, May 18 India’s pharmaceutical industry, which has emerged as the largest supplier of affordable generic medicines, is poised to grow at 7.8 per cent year-on-year in April 2025 driven by strong demand and new products, according to experts at India Ratings. The country’s pharma sector is now ranked 3rd in volume and 14th […]
Tempayy (also known as Tempeh or Tempe) is a delicious, nutritious, wholesome, and 100% vegetarian protein-rich food made by fermenting the best quality non-GMO soybeans. This tasty, ready-to-cook offering is a new source of balanced nutrition for vegetarians and conscious foodies seeking to add variety to their meals. Data from the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) […]
Daily exposure to certain chemicals used in plastic items like food containers or medical equipment could be linked to an increase in deaths due to heart disease worldwide, according to a study published in the journal Lancet eBiomedicine. Researchers at New York University Langone Health said that the chemicals, called phthalates, are in widespread use […]
Roorkee (Uttarakhand), Feb 25 The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) on Tuesday said that it has made a groundbreaking discovery about the potential of mother’s milk in improving infant health. The study, published in the Food Chemistry journal, explores how fat globules in human milk can act as a natural carrier for probiotics […]
Radhika (aka Sonnet) embodies resilience, determination, and extraordinary achievement. For the past three years, she has courageously battled a rare medical condition, Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) syndrome. This condition brought immense physical and emotional challenges, including frequent vomiting (30-40 times daily), significant weight loss, and numerous hospitalizations at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Despite these hurdles, […]
The 9th Ayurveda Day in Melbourne was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Melbourne Multicultural Hub. This event was organised by Dr. Kusum Lata, Treasurer of the Australasian Association of Ayurveda Inc. (AAA), in collaboration with the Consulate General of India Melbourne, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) New Delhi, Ayurveda Chair at NICM, Western […]
Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) has voiced deep disappointment following the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee’s (PBAC) decision to reject a proposed streamlined approach to accessing the PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor class of cancer medicines. These life-saving therapies, widely acknowledged for their effectiveness, remain difficult to access for many Australian cancer patients. Christine Cockburn, CEO of RCA, expressed frustration […]