Health Fitness

Pharma major Venus Remedies on Tuesday said it has received good manufacturing practices (GMP) approval from the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory…

This research compares three popular weight-loss methods: intermittent fasting, eating earlier in the day, and consuming fewer meals. All methods…

Arjun Kapoor opens up about his struggle with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid. This slideshow explores the…

The ministry of labour and employment entered into a memorandum of understanding with Cygnus Ujala to enhance employment accessibility in…

Global Health, operator of Medanta hospitals on Thursday announced that it has signed an operations and management agreement with Dr….

After the government announced Customs duty exemption and a reduction in GST rates on three key cancer drugs in the…

OmniActive Health Technologies, the Mumbai-based nutraceutical maker backed by PE firm TA Associates on Thursday said it has acquired ENovate…

New Delhi: Representatives of patients as well as treatment activists on Tuesday raised concerns over the patent monopolies for drugs…

Niti Aayog member VK Paul on Tuesday said that the government is working towards strengthening India’s primary healthcare system and…

New Delhi: The alarming issue of exaggerated health claims associated with supplements will be under stricter scrutiny as a government…

Global pharma company Alkomex GBN looks to expand its research and development footprint in India and has roped in nutraceuticals…

NEW DELHI: India’s food safety regulator has tightened antibiotics residue norms for meat and meat products, milk and milk products,…

Choosing bajra roti over wheat can be a great step toward better health and well-being. Here are the key benefits…

Biocon Biologics on Wednesday said its drug substance facility in Bengaluru has been classified as voluntary action indicated by the…

Apollo Hospitals, India’s largest private healthcare provider on Friday announced major expansion plan in Worli, Mumbai and Lucknow with a…

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a crucial role in maintaining heart health, supporting brain function, and reducing…

Merger-bound Suven Pharmaceuticals and Cohance Lifesciences aim to more than double their combined revenue to around Rs 6,000 crore by…

Medical emergency service provider SumeetSSG on Wednesday said it will invest Rs 1,600 crore in Maharashtra, where it has bagged…

Yatharth Hospital and Trauma Care Services on Wednesday said its board has approved the acquisition of 60 per cent stake…

Amid the significant decline in new Covid-19 cases in India, the government could consider restructuring Insacog, the consortium of scientific…

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved Casper Pharma’s merger with listed drug maker, Suven…

The September-quarter performance of India’s third-largest pharma company, Cipla, bore the brunt of historically slow seasonal growth in the anti-infectives…

New Delhi: The government has asked the companies to reduce prices of three anti-cancer drugs to pass on the benefit…

New Delhi: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories on Monday said it has launched a first-in-class drug to treat chronic constipation. The company…

Nephro Care India Limited (NCIL) is developing a prototype of a remotely monitored AI-enabled Smart Haemodialysis Machine in collaboration with…

In its latest quality control report for September, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) identified 49 pharmaceutical products that…

Piramal Pharma is utilising a capex of about USD 85 million for various initiatives, including capacity expansion, maintenance and de-bottlenecking…

USD 25 billion or Rs 2.1 lakh crore. That’s the worldwide sales figure of a single drug called Keytruda (its…

Abhay HealthTech on Saturday announced the acquisition of consumer healthcare products manufacturer MNP Healthcare for an undisclosed amount. The strategic…

India’s healthcare system faces a significant challenge. Despite rapid advancements in medical technology, the deep-rooted healthcare gap in the country…

Achieving a healthy skin glow means more than just clear skin; it reflects overall wellness and hydration, radiance, and elasticity….

New Delhi: Medical device makers have raised concerns over the import of refurbished medical devices into India, highlighting potential risks…

Drugs like Wegovy may trim your waistline but not medical costs, according to an analysis of U.S. health insurance claims…

Mankind Pharma on Wednesday said it has completed the transaction to acquire Bharat Serums and Vaccines Ltd (BSV), for a…

If you’re trying to shed a few pounds, swapping rice for healthier, lower-calorie alternatives can make a big difference. Rice,…

Diwali is a time of celebration, but it can also lead to increased air pollution. By adopting eco-friendly practices, we…

From the ‘A’ and ‘B’ of diabetes in the previous article, we now move to the ‘C’. People with high…

India’s biotechnology sector is witnessing remarkable growth, with the country’s bioeconomy now valued at USD 150 billion but there is…

New Delhi: Indian pharmaceutical firms are falling behind their global counterparts across key performance indicators, including R&D intensity, the proportion…

After enjoying a meal, it’s important to be mindful of certain habits that can hinder digestion and lead to discomfort….

Goods and services tax (GST) on term life insurance premiums, and premium paid by senior citizens for health cover is…

Mumbai: The Sparsh Group of Hospitals, a Bengaluru-based regional hospital chain promoted by orthopaedic surgeon Sharan Shivaraj Patil, will make…

China’s Fosun Pharma-backed Gland Pharma on Friday said its Board has approved the appointment of Shyamakant Giri, as the new…

Driven by innovation, expanding capacity and competitive pricing, the country’s exports of surgical goods, drug formulations, and biologicals in the…

New Delhi: Sales of sex stimulants and rejuvenators are growing rapidly in India as, industry insiders say, people are shedding…

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal recently held a crucial meeting with several prominent stakeholders from the…

While Indian healthcare has historically lagged in digital adoption compared to sectors like retail and banking, recent years have seen…

New Delhi: The government sought dismissal of a petition filed by parents of two young women who allegedly died due…

A division Bench of the Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed Ahmedabad based Zydus Lifesciences’ to sell its breast cancer…

Mumbai: India’s drug pricing regulator has increased the ceiling price of 11 scheduled formulations by 50%, in a bid to…

Of the eight billion vaccine doses manufactured and distributed across the world in the last one year alone, half of…

Drug firm Glenmark is recalling two products in the US due to manufacturing issues, according to the US Food and…

The National Health Authority, the implementing agency for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), is assessing the…

For the last few decades, the Indian healthcare industry has been following a growth trajectory. India’s medical innovation landscape is…

Star Health, India’s biggest health insurer, on Saturday said it had received a ransom demand of $68,000 from a cyberhacker…

NEW DELHI: Private equity firms ChrysCapital, Apollo Global Management, Kedaara Capital and Multiples Equity are evaluating the acquisition of Novartis…

Drug firm Wockhardt on Friday said the national drug regulator has accorded a favourable recommendation for its novel antibiotic developed…

If a new proposal is adopted by the government, women may soon need a prescription to get emergency contraception pills…

The average out-of-pocket medical expenditure per household on hospitalisation during the past 365 days in rural and urban areas has…

The Indian government has mandated QR codes on all vaccines to combat counterfeiting and ensure authenticity. The Drug Controller General…

Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore on Wednesday unveiled plans to set up a new medical college and a teaching hospital…

Mumbai: Amneal Pharmaceuticals, the third largest generic drugmaker in the US, plans to invest $150-200 million over the next four…

US-based Amneal Pharmaceuticals on Tuesday said it will invest up to USD 200 million (nearly Rs 1,680 crore) in India…

US-based Garmin, fitness wearables and health tech company on Monday entered into a partnership with Apollo HealthAxis, a subsidiary of…

Here are seven foods packed with healthy fats that can enhance your diet:

New Delhi: The government has decided not to give clinical trial waivers to In-vitro Diagnostics (IVDs), even if they are…

Two topmost pathogens responsible for causing bloodstream infections (BSIs), the most common hospital-acquired infection, have been found to be resistant…

Detoxes lack scientific backing and may be unsafe due to poor regulation. Experts recommend consulting a healthcare professional for personalized,…

India’s apex health research body, ICMR, will undertake a study to evaluate the efficacy of two Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)…

New Delhi: The government is planning to make quick response (QR) codes mandatory on all cancer drugs, a bid to…

Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts, accelerating biochemical reactions by breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones. They are…

New Delhi: Faster accessibility to the ground-breaking HIV drug lenacapavir in India will require waiver of local clinical trials, public…

Emcure Pharmaceuticals on Thursday announced a royalty-free voluntary licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences Ireland UC, a subsidiary of the California-based…

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has cleared Mankind Pharma’s acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines in a…

Dr. Reddy’s on Wednesday said it has entered into a royalty-free non-exclusive voluntary licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences Ireland for…

Mumbai: CK Birla Healthcare, the wholly owned healthcare arm of $3-billion CK Birla Group, plans to raise about $150 million…

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved the proposed acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines by Mankind Pharma…

Mumbai: Dr Lal PathLabs, India’s largest diagnostic chain, is looking at a potentially large acquisition to increase its foothold in…

New Delhi: Drug maker Lupin on Monday said it has inked a distribution pact with Ireland-based Scope Ophthalmics to market…

Government Medical College in Anantnag district of southern Kashmir hosted professionals, researchers and academicians from across India to discuss advancements…

There is a need for a clear distinction between spurious and sub-standard drugs as linking counterfeit products with legitimate manufacturers…

Doctors should take a “considered decision” on withdrawal of life support in terminally ill patients on the basis of certain…

One in four diabetic patients are at serious risk of developing heart failure, according to studies conducted in Mumbai and…

Mumbai: Swedish fund EQT Partners has started the process to sell its five-year-old investment in US-based healthcare IT services firm…

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Friday said it has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic version…

Sequent Scientific and Viyash Life Sciences have announced a merger that will result in the two companies forming a combination…

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Pharmaceuticals on Thursday refuted claims that one of its top selling product Shelcal 500, failed a quality test…

The promoters of OneSource, a TPG Growth-backed specialty pharma contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), are in discussions with a…

Home-grown pharma major Lupin Ltd on Wednesday said it has entered into a non-exclusive patent licence agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical…

New Delhi: The government has decided to reduce the frequency of testing for drugs imported from countries such as the…

A recent study published in Cell highlights the potential of metformin, a widely used diabetes medication, to slow ageing in…

The government is contemplating monitoring the quality of medical devices entering the country by mandating a risk-based approach wherein random…

Drug firm Unichem Laboratories on Monday said its board will meet next week to consider consolidation of its US formulation…

Emphasising India’s vision of ‘One Earth One Health,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) announced a USD 7.5…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate antibiotic Penicillin-G plant in Andhra Pradesh, three decades after the country’s last…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced support worth USD 7.5 million in sampling kits, detection kits, and vaccines for countries fighting…

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd on Wednesday said it will acquire the balance 49 per cent stake in GLS Pharma Ltd for…

Mumbai: Drug makers Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) on Friday said the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has completed…

Torrent Pharmaceuticals on Friday said the US health regulator has issued a Form 483 with one observation after inspecting its…

US drugmaker major Pfizer on Wednesday launched the company’s first ever dedicated commercial analytics centre in Mumbai. The capability centre,…

PE firm Advent International-backed Suven Pharma on Thursday announced the appointment of Vivek Sharma as the new executive chairman, effective…

Mumbai: The proposed merger between Bangalore-based listed hospital chain Aster DM Healthcare and Hyderabad-based Quality CARE India is in its…

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the two umbrella schemes of…

NEW DELHI: Activists in India are opposing US pharmaceutical major Gilead Sciences’ patent applications on HIV prevention drug lenacapavir, in…

Panacea Biotec on Tuesday said it has entered into a settlement with Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited in a patent…

Poly Medicure (Polymed), India’s largest listed medical devices maker, is planning to invest ₹750 crore over 2 years on expansion…

Laurus Labs on Monday opened its new R&D facility at IKP Knowledge Park near Hyderabad. The company has invested Rs…

US International Development Finance Corporation has committed a long-term loan of up to USD 20 million to Panacea Biotec. The…

As the date for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut draws near (September 18), investors remain cautiously optimistic about…

Actor Soha Ali Khan posted a video on Instagram last year which showed her with an intravenous (IV) infusion on…

Enrollment for senior citizens aged 70 and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is set…

New Delhi: Liver herbal supplement Liv 52 became one of the top-selling herbal tonics in India in August, according to…

Max Healthcare said it has entered into a strategic agreement with Lakshdeep Group to acquire controlling stake in Jaypee Healthcare…

Alkem Laboratories Ltd, India’s fifth-largest branded pharmaceutical company, has joined the race for JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals as KKR and…

Panacea Biotec on Thursday said the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), has agreed to provide a long-term loan of…

India’s drug regulator has suspended Entod Pharmaceuticals’ permission to manufacture and sell its new eye drop, PresVu Eye Drops, saying…

Strides Pharma Science on Wednesday said it has received approval from equity shareholders and secured creditors to create OneSource, a…

Chia seeds, often hailed as a superfood, are tiny seeds packed with essential nutrients like fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants,…

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) on Tuesday issued a clarification after the Indian National Congress alleged that the company benefitted from…

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has directed Johnson & Johnson to pay ₹35 lakh in compensation to each…

Swedish Private Equity fund EQT has signed an agreement with homegrown PE fund ChrysCapital to acquire GeBBS Healthcare Solutions, a…

Here are seven bad habits to quit after 40 to improve health and well-being:

These poses, done consistently, can aid in weight loss by reducing stress, improving digestion, and promoting better sleep.

On a sweltering Janmashtami morning in Mumbai, Sudarshan Pawar’s breakfast differs from his parents’ traditional fare. Instead of the usual…

Mumbai: Wockhardt has denied ‘conflict of interest’ and ‘corruption’ allegations made by the Congress party against Securities and Exchange Board…

ET: Advancing neurodegenerative disease patient care and employing data-driven technologies for prevention were prominent discussions during the Abu Dhabi Global…

Sun Pharma and Israel-based Moebius Medical on Friday said that USFDA has granted fast track designation to novel non-opioid therapy…

New Delhi: India has started producing blockbuster clavulanic acid for the first time in what could reduce its dependence on…

Discover 6 effective hair packs that can help strengthen your hair and reduce hair loss. From natural ingredients to easy…

The government is mulling creating a separate category for advanced coronary stents and raising the price ceiling to woo stent…

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Lupin are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues, as per the US Food…

LONDON: There is no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer, according to a new…

India’s fourth largest pharma company is taking a big leap with a costly acquisition which many think needs to be…

Alkem Laboratories on Monday said it has inked a patent licensing pact with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company to commercialise Vonoprazan in…

Here are five healthy breakfast ideas using sooji (semolina):

Biotechnology firm Biocon said its subsidiary has received approval from the US health regulator to market a generic medication to…

A 28-year-old man suffering from acute pulmonary thromboembolism (PE) due to a blood clot in his leg was successfully treated…

PCOS is increasingly affecting young women. Discover the key risk factors, symptoms, and management strategies to protect your health and…

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Friday said it has received the final approval from the US Health regulator to market its…

Zydus Lifesciences on Friday said it has received a warning letter from USFDA relating to its injectables manufacturing facility at…

These 7 high-protein dinner recipes, including grilled chicken salad, baked salmon, and quinoa bowls, are designed to help with weight…

The USD 3-billion CK Birla group company Birla Fertility & IVF is looking to invest Rs 500 crore in the…

Biocon Biologics on Thursday said it has inked a pact with Janssen for launching a biosimilar medication for the treatment…

The political unrest and related violence in Bangladesh have led to significant losses for the Indian pharmaceuticals industry as many…

The sale of Los Angeles-based healthcare BPO firm GeBBS Healthcare Solutions has entered into the last lap with Hillhouse Investment…

Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa’s Fairfax Group and Bain Capital are vying for a buyout of Vadodara-based active pharmaceuticals ingredient (API)…

Bharat Biotech said on Tuesday its phase 3 trials of an oral cholera vaccine proved that it is safe for…

In a move that could hurt drugmakers more, the government is likely to ban more fixed dose-combinations (FDCs), people in…

Shares of Shilpa Medicare rose 6.40% on BSE on Monday, and were trading at Rs 741.90 at 12 noon, on…

NEW DELHI: India’s pharmaceutical industry has sought at least two more years to implement the revised pharma manufacturing rules under…

The US health regulator has pulled up Aurobindo Pharma’s subsidiary Eugia for manufacturing lapses at its Telangana-based plant. In a…

The Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment policy aimed at fostering high-performance biomanufacturing of…

New Delhi, Zydus Lifesciences on Saturday said it has inked a pact with Perfect Day Inc to acquire 50 per…

The World Health Organization said on Friday its partners such as Gavi and Unicef can start buying mpox vaccines before…

Alkem Laboratories on Thursday became the first Indian drugmaker to diversify into medical devices after a tie-up with US-based Exactech…

The government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDCs) drugs-including antibiotics, antiallergics, painkillers, multivitamins and combination doses for treatment of fever…

The global organ donation crisis persists as demand far exceeds supply. In India alone, over 300,000 patients are currently on…

In a warning letter to Aurobindo Pharma subsidiary Eugia Pharma Specialities, which manufactures sterile injectables, the US Food and Drug…

A day after state government guidelines were issued for responding to Mpox cases, Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of…

Mumbai: Ipca Laboratories is gearing up to make a strong return to the US generics business, with regulatory issues over…

KKR, TPG Capital and Apax Partners are among private equity firms that are evaluating a purchase of India’s largest cardiac…

Mpox cases, driven by a new, severe strain, are rising in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central and East Africa,…

Aurobindo Pharma expects its China facility to commence production in the next quarter with full-scale output anticipated only in the…

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been continuously monitoring the Mpox (monkeypox) situation, the government said on Sunday. PK…

Domestic pharmaceutical retail market reported an incredible growth of 11 per cent in July. This can be called the flu…

MUMBAI: Ipca Laboratories on Friday launched first of its kind topical gel Diulcus against diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) in India….

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has once again voiced criticism against allopathic medicine, alleging that “millions of people in India have…

New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) has started discussions with local manufacturers of rubber gloves to look into their…

Aurobindo Pharma on Friday informed stock exchanges that its injectable facility Eugia Unit-3 manufacturing site at Pashamylaram near Hyderabad has…

Mpox, a highly infectious disease, has led to a health emergency in Africa. Learn about its causes, symptoms like fever…

The Africa CDC has declared the increasing spread of mpox across continent as health emergency, warning of potential international spread….

AstraZeneca on Wednesday convinced a federal judge in Delaware to throw out a jury’s decision that the company owes $107.5…

Nishkala Healthcare said it has acquired Suasth Healthcare Foundation, which runs a 400-bed multi-speciality hospital in Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai for…

The division bench of the Delhi High Court has asked its single judge bench to expeditiously decide afresh a Mankind…

Data published by National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (Notto) showed that southern states lead in heart transplantation, reported TOI….

Mumbai: Biocon Biologics, the biosimilar unit of Biocon, said it expects to launch six biosimilar products in the US, and…

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd on Monday said it has received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the US health regulator…

If you’re looking to manage or avoid fatty liver, it’s important to be cautious about your drink choices. Here are…

India boasts a rich tradition of nuts in cooking and medicine. While almonds and cashews are common, lesser-known nuts like…

When Priya Rao (name changed), a 56-year-old schoolteacher, fainted at a wedding rece ption in Nagpur last year, her family…

Global Health, which operates the hospital chain Medanta, will be entering the Mumbai market with a proposed super specialty hospital…

Detoxifying your kidneys is important for overall health. Here are seven foods that are particularly beneficial for kidney health:

Fortis healthcare is set to acquire the 34% stake of private equity investors in its diagnostics arm Agilus (earlier known…

Ending years of protracted negotiations, IHH Healthcare-backed Fortis Healthcare is set to acquire the stake of private equity firms in…

Torrent Pharma and Zydus Lifesciences are set to battle it out for JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, the fifth and the…

The government has done away with the requirement of clinical investigation for new drugs having significant therapeutic advance over the…

The ICMR reviewed the study on the long-term safety analysis of the Covaxin in adults and adolescents by the Banaras…

India’s Fortis Healthcare on Tuesday reported the resignation of Ravi Rajagopal as the company’s chairman, citing his “expanded board commitments…

The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), which represents prominent multinational pharma companies, has asked the government for a…

No expert committee has been set up for extending health benefits to cover citizens aged 70 and above under Ayushman…

Mumbai: The ₹1.46 lakh crore Bajaj Group is preparing to enter the healthcare sector by setting up a chain of…

Drug major Cipla expects to commence supplies to the US market from its China facility in the second half of…

Government data from the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) reveals that in 2023, nearly 10% of all organ…

Mumbai: Sun Pharma’s much anticipated US commercial launch of its specialty product Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) is facing uncertainty due to a…

New Delhi: In a move that could accelerate the availability of medicines in the country, India’s drug regulatory authority decided…

Union health minister J P Nadda on Friday said that Bharat Biotech initially did not mention ICMR and NIV as…

Concentrations of heavy metals found in single servings of some chocolates and cocoa-based products are too low in most cases…

French drugmaker Sanofi on Thursday said it has received approval from the Indian drug regulator – the Central Drugs Standard…

New Delhi: Unaprime has bought out Tata Healthcare Fund’s 43.5% stake in Maharashtra-based Lokmanya Hospitals, said the financial investment advisory…

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd on Wednesday said the Mexican regulatory authority has granted marketing approval for Mamitra, a Trastuzumab biosimilar used…