Healthcare sector contests USTR claim on excess capacity
During discussions with the US side, the pharma industry argued that domestic capacity has evolved to serve global demand for affordable medicines rather than any single market, they added.
New cardiac guidelines mean more statins for more people, study finds
Instead of looking at a person's risk over the next 10 years, starting at age 40, doctors are now advised to consider the patient's risk over the next several decades,…
FSSAI cracks down on misleading 'healthy food' claims, tightens noose on brands
Over the past two weeks, FSSAI has issued notices to multiple brands over claims such as 'healthy', 'no added sugar', 'fresh', 'protein-packed' and '100% natural', prompting some to quickly revise…
4 out of 10 healthcare workers worldwide face violence: WHO
According to WHO, four in 10 healthcare workers experience physical violence during their careers. When verbal abuse is included, the proportion rises to over 60%.
Even Healthcare in talks to raise $50 million from Khosla Ventures, Alpha Wave
Khosla Ventures first invested in the company in its $5-million seed round in 2021, and has been part of its subsequent funding rounds. As per Tracxn, the company has so…
Andhra reports 7 new Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 26
According to the Health Department, four of the fresh cases were reported from Guntur district, two from East Godavari and one from Bapatla.
India to host 16th BRICS Health Ministers' meet in Chandigarh
The three-day programme, being held as part of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, will begin with a Senior Officials' Meeting on Wednesday to finalise the draft ministerial declaration.
Fewer children got US-backed HIV treatment after aid cuts, study finds
The analysis of U.S. government data found U.S.-supported pediatric HIV treatment fell by around 14% year-on-year, although the researchers said more detailed country-level data were needed to assess the full…
NCW panel forms 3 groups to examine various issues linked to ART, IVF services
The decision was taken at the first meeting of the Expert Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), IVF Clinics and Protection of Women's Reproductive Rights, convened by NCW chairperson Vijaya…
IIT-K study reveals how a promising vaccine booster switches on immune cells
The finding, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), gives researchers the first clear, close-up view of EP67 gripping its target, and hands them a…