Denmark to compensate Greenlandic women for involuntary birth control
The birth control campaign came to light in 2022 when records showed that thousands of women and girls as young as 13 had been fitted with intrauterine devices without their…
New study suggests best way to stop taking antidepressants
In recent years a process called "deprescribing" which gradually reduces the dose has gained traction with psychiatrists concerned about overprescription, long-term side effects, withdrawal symptoms or the risk of a…
National mental health helpline got nearly 2 calls per minute: Govt tells Parliament
Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha that the government launched a "National Tele Mental Health Programme" on October 10, 2022,…
No scarcity of key anti-TB drugs in central, state stocks: Union minister
"There are no shortages of any key anti-TB drugs, including for Rifampicin and Ethambutol, in the Central and State warehouses. Rate contract model has been established for all drugs including…
Haryana govt imposes Essential Services Maintenance Act to restrict doctors’ strike in state
"As per the instructions issued by the government, the 'No Work, No Pay' policy is applicable to the striking employees/officers. Therefore, you are directed not to release the salaries of…
Parliament clears bill to levy cess on pan masala manufacturing units
The Rajya Sabha returned the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, to the Lok Sabha. The bill was approved by the Lower House on Friday.
Musk’s Neuralink taps FDA regulator who led division overseeing the start-up
McMullen holds longtime ties to executives at Neuralink. He previously worked at a neuroscience lab at Duke University along with researchers who went on to the senior ranks at the…
Competition Commission approves Curefit Healthcare restructuring deal
Cultfit and Curefit Services are subsidiaries of Curefit Healthcare. Cultfit is into the business of operating fitness centres while Curefit Services is engaged in the business of providing fitness subscription…
Tata Consumer eyes Danone India biz for nutrition on its plate
An acquisition would give the maker of Tata Tea entry into the value-added nutrition segment, where it will compete with Nestlé and Abbott. TCPL has been building a broader wellness…
Trump says money should go to people, not health insurers
Trump made his comments during a White House event as Democrats in the Senate prepare to vote on Thursday on extending the COVID-era subsidies, though the measure is unlikely to…