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Govt. caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs

The revised prices will become effective from November 9

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FSSAI proposes ban on added sucrose, fructose in foods for infants up to six months

Later, govt issues release stating that an infant getting early exposure to added sugars is a public health concern because of its potential implications…

Is a sugar-rich diet while on antibiotics a threat to the gut microbiome? A new study attempts to find out

Recent research suggests that what we eat while taking antibiotics may determine just how badly our gut microbial ecosystem is disturbed; more research is,…

National Medical Commission asks medical colleges to set up patient safety committees

The proposed committee is to be chaired by the director, head of the institution or medical superintendent, with representation from relevant specialties and patient…

Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favoured by RFK Jr.

Federal health officials are moving ahead with plans to broaden access to a class of unproven injectable drugs called peptides

CCMB scientists develop genetic toolkit to shine light on TB’s inner workings

The scientists created a collection of 40 new shuttle vectors equipped with fluorescent markers, which make proteins glow under a microscope

Early-onset Alzheimer's disease looks very different to late-onset version: study

Cardiovascular risk factors, alongside advanced age, are among the best-known risk factors for the neurodegenerative disease, the researchers said

2,390 gram panchayats in Tamil Nadu declared tuberculosis-free for 2025

The ‘TB Free Panchayat’ initiative aims to make TB elimination a community-owned movement at the grassroots level, with panchayats supporting prevention, early identification, diagnosis,…

Indian, German firms to collaborate on immunoglobulin products: Indian Embassy

The Indian mission facilitated the exchange of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between Germany's Neovii Biotech GmbH and India's VINS Bioproducts Ltd. on the sidelines…

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Anthrax infection kills female elephant in Coimbatore forest; carcass burnt

Forest staff came across the carcass during a routine patrol within the Gopanari reserve forest on October 13; after a blood smear sample tested…