J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer
The lawsuit was filed by the families of Mary Owens, Bonnie Tienken and Geneva Williams, who each died of ovarian cancer after using talc-based baby powder.
Polluted air, contaminated water linked to cancer burden in Bihar
Researchers have reported arsenic levels exceeding recommended limits in parts of Bihar, raising concerns over long-term health consequences for communities dependent on groundwater sources.
Paras Healthcare files papers with Sebi for Rs 1,800-cr IPO
The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 500 crore and an Offer-For-Sale (OFS) of equity shares worth up to Rs 1,300 crore by…
Post-surgery radiation therapy lowers risk of bladder cancer recurrence, study suggests
The phase 3 randomised controlled trial was conducted at four academic centres in India, involving 153 patients with nonmetastatic MIBC. Seventy one per cent of the participants were treated with…
WHO announces $518 million six-month plan to fight Ebola
"It's time-bound plan covering June to November this year, and ... the cost of the plan is at $518 million," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announcing the strategy with…
Manipal Health takes Bengaluru hospital building on long-term lease
Manipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru's Yelahanka area. The lease spans nearly 30 years, with total rental payments projected at over Rs 816 crore. This…
Centre committed to strengthening health infra across Northeast: Nadda
Addressing the inauguration ceremony, Nadda said establishing a modern super-specialty hospital in a hilly state like Meghalaya was a visionary achievement and a significant step towards strengthening healthcare delivery in…
4.9 million children died globally before turning five in 2024, study estimates
Mortality was found to be highest in sub-Saharan Africa and south Asia, even as researchers cited uncertainty in values due to data sparsity and quality.
Chemo drug supply crisis hits cancer care
Hospitals are reporting dwindling stocks, while patients and their families are being forced to hunt for pharmacies and distributors which have the drugs with them.
Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide
French Gates told The Associated Press in an interview that women's health is the cornerstone of the work she does through Pivotal, the group of organizations she founded to handle…