Maharashtra Directorate of Health Services ban Ranitidine use in govt hospitals until further notice
In India, over 180 products based on ranitidine are sold by various leading drug makers with market size of about Rs 750 crore. Ranitidine, an old molecule, is prescribed for intestinal…
Johnson & Johnson settles with Ohio counties ahead of opioid trial
WASHINGTON: Johnson & Johnson announced Tuesday that it has reached a $20.4 million settlement in principle with two Ohio counties on the eve of a massive federal trial to determine who…
In Spite of Sugar, Sweetness permeated HEAL Health Writers Convention
New Delhi: Sugar may be villain of the piece so far as health is concerned. But the problem is sweetness as taste in food is an abiding craving. And if…
Mega meet of Global Transplant Experts begins in Delhi NCR
New Delhi/Greater Noida: Starting today Delhi is home to one of its kind four day meet of transplant experts from across the globe. Dr. D.S. Rana, Organising Chairperson, 16th CAST…
Anger is Bane & Happiness a Balm for your Heart
New Delhi: As his number of angioplasties has reached 10,000 marks, Dr Viveka Kumar, a renowned interventional cardiologist, should be mighty happy if increasing number of heart procedures is a…
Zantac’s Original Maker Halts Shipping on Carcinogen Concern
New Delhi: Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals Ltd has suspended the distribution and supply of ranitidine hydro chloride products to all markets, including India, as a precautionary measure after regulatory authorities detected a carcinogen…
Wellness & Health Products constitute lion’s share of Direct Selling Industry
New Delhi: Health and wellness products constitute the lion share of direct selling industry. This was revealed in Indian Direct Selling Association (IDSA)’s Annual Survey 2018-19. Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister…
10 Foods to eat to live longer
After studying 6,381 adults, for over 18 years, researchers observed that people whose diet included large amounts of protein (more than 20% of the daily intake of calories came from…
A Business Leader out to slash Profiteering in Medicine Trade
New Delhi: It is really strange that a business leader should holler for slashing of profit in trade but, that is what is making his voice credible and compelling the…
FSSAI’s ‘Prayas’ for Plastic Waste Free Food Sector
New Delhi: Twenty-two of the top food companies including multinational companies committed themselves to effectively manage plastic waste in their operations and reduce their plastic footprint in the coming years.…
