health

New Delhi, March 21: Three Indian pharmaceutical companies have launched generic versions of semaglutide injections, after the drug’s patent expired, offering lower‑cost options for patients managing Type 2 diabetes and obesity. The companies, namely Sun […]

New Delhi, Mar 21: Zydus Lifesciences Limited, an innovation-led global lifesciences company, has launched Semaglutide Injection under the brand names – SEMAGLYNTM, MASHEMATM and ALTERMETM, upon patent expiry in India. The Drug Controller General of India […]

By Ricki Arvesen  Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences – not from genes that […]

New Delhi, March 21: India’s pharmaceutical industry has evolved into a globally integrated and policy-supported system, ranking third globally by volume and 11th by value, with more than 3,000 companies and 10,500 manufacturing units, an […]

Osteoarthritis, a condition that causes pain and reduced mobility in joints such as the knees and fingers, is one of the most common joint disorders worldwide, particularly among aging populations. The disease is characterized by […]

Every March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that colorectal cancer is highly preventable and highly treatable when detected early. As rates of colorectal cancer rise, particularly among adults under 50, awareness and timely […]

A quality improvement project conducted at London Health Sciences Centre in Ontario, Canada, supports use of a new system-level safeguard to prevent accidental administration of blood thinners after epidural catheter placement. Epidural catheters are commonly […]

Huntington’s disease is a devastating brain disorder that slowly robs people of movement, memory and personality. It is caused by a toxic protein that builds in brain cells and ultimately kills them. For years, scientists […]

Scientists have developed a network of mechanical motors that mimic the molecular machinery underpinning human muscle contraction. The University of Bristol-led findings, published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface this week, could open […]

For decades, India’s healthcare system faced a difficult balancing act—expanding access while keeping care affordable. Millions of families, especially in rural and low-income communities, often delayed or avoided treatment due to high costs. A single […]