Health

Torrent Pharmaceuticals refutes allegations regarding Shelcal 500 quality test

NEW DELHI: Torrent Pharmaceuticals has strongly denied claims that a batch of its widely used Shelcal 500 failed a quality test conducted by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). The company clarified that the sample in question, seized by CDSCO, was not manufactured by Torrent and was identified as counterfeit. Recent media reports cited […]

Jagat Pharma launches isotine eye gummies for vision support across all ages

Isotine Eye Gummies cater to the growing need for comprehensive eye care in an era dominated by digital screens.

Vaping: cool or deadly? Unveiling effects of vape addiction

Vapes, a recent addition of tobacco products, have become immensely popular among youngsters.

Delhi welcomes India’s first Ayurvedic Café:

India’s first-ever Ayurvedic café, Soma – The Ayurvedic Kitchen, has opened its doors at the Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital in Shalimar Bagh.

World Schizophrenia Day 2024: Reasons and Treatment

Every year on 24 May, the day to spread awareness on a serious mental disability named Schizophrenia is held. Every year comes with a new theme, to apply a different approach of awareness this year the theme is “Celebrating the Power of Community Kindness.”  What is Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is one of the oldest and core […]

Serum Institute ships first malaria vaccine to Africa

Vaccine maker Serum Institute of India has shipped its first R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine consignment to Africa. Developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Novavax, this vaccine is the second malaria vaccine authorized globally for children in malaria-endemic regions. The first vaccine is from GSK, including supply agreements with Bharat Biotech.

Explainer: World Hypertension day, measure and manage your Blood Pressure

World Hypertension Day is observed every year on May 17th to raise awareness about high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.

Actor Shreyas Talpade suffers heart attack

NEW DELHI: In a shocking and distressing incident, acclaimed actor Shreyas Talpade, aged 47, collapsed after suffering a heart attack immediately following the completion of his shoot in Mumbai on Thursday evening. The actor, known for his notable contributions to Hindi and Marathi cinema, was swiftly rushed to Bellevue Hospital in Andheri West, where he […]

6 states heighten alert over surge in China respiratory illnesses

NEW DELHI: Several states, such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare infrastructure on alert following the central government’s directive to assess readiness due to a rise in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children, observed in China. The Karnataka Health Department has additionally released guidance advising citizens to stay informed […]

Centre mandates States to monitor respiratory illness clusters in children

NEW DELHI: In light of clusters of respiratory illnesses reported in children in specific regions of China, states are required to document all instances of severe respiratory conditions, namely Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI), at the district level. This reporting mandate aims to enhance surveillance and monitoring efforts concerning serious […]