Suspect claims in Teva’s suit against Cipla
The US Federal Trade Commission has warned the Israeli drug firm its patents are wrongful as it sues Cipla aggressively
FAO publishes first national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors
Data generated on AMR trends will be helpful to inform policy and decision making for AMR containment
US food labels will now display calories per serving and for entire product
Change in accordance with new FDA rules, intended to make consumers aware
Fatal Flavour?
Artificial sweeteners: the new threat to your health
FDA orders withdrawal of ranitidine drug from markets
US drug regulator completes seven-month investigation, finds high levels of carcinogen
Popular drug ranitidine recalled after carcinogenic qualities confirmed
The drug has been found to have levels of a carcinogen above what the US FDA prescribes
Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?
It is easier to update certain vaccine platforms than others, say experts
Caffeine hits energy drinks
Vidarbha gets its first generic medicines shop
Challenge to popularising these stores is to get doctors to prescribe low-cost generic drugs
US approves new drug that can cure even drug resistant TB
Experts, activists seek new regime for its rational use
COVID-19: US FDA grants emergency authorisation for remdesivir
EUA doesn't equal final nod; China trial painted different picture
What is ‘dry ice’, at the centre of the Gurugram restaurant incident?
The solid form of carbon dioxide commonly used as a cooling agent in ice cream & frozen desserts must never be touched with ‘…
How safe is your hand sanitiser
The government hasn’t had much control over India’s hand sanitising manufacturers, who have mushroomed amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Street food in Mumbai, Ahmedabad 'safe to eat'
The respective state Food and Drug Administration confers ‘Clean Street Food Hub' tag on Mumbai’s Chowpatty and Ahmedabad’s …
Why is Johnson and Johnson talcum powder being tested by Indian authorities?
Indian authorities are verifying the truth behind the allegations of carcinogens in Johnson and Johnson's talcum powder
What the Dengvaxia episode teaches us
Introducing a vaccine prematurely and in haste, and exposing whole populations to considerable risks must never be repeated again
Malaria-free India: A vision may be more achievable now
The US’ FDA has approved a drug that can flush out a recurring parasite that causes 34 per cent malaria cases in India
People of Maharashtra exposed to sub-standard drugs: CAG report
About 1,006 cases of sub-standard drugs were reported between 2012 and 2017, but FDA failed to recall most of these drugs
How do lethal PFA chemicals enter your body? (Hint: look in the kitchen)
The hazardous chemical PFA, generally found in non-stick cookware, is still unregulated in India
New database finds 960 new ‘druggable’ components in Indian medicinal plants
The database was created by the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, to facilitate drug discovery
FDA approves marketing of 8 smokeless tobacco products in US
Using General Snus instead of tobacco cigarettes can cut risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic …
Johnson & Johnson recalls 33,000 talcum powder bottles after asbestos traces found
The multinational corporation says it will conduct an investigation parallel to the one being conducted by US FDA
Number of antibiotics, investment not sufficient to minimise threat of wide-spread infection
Of the 12 antibiotics companies that have gone public in the past 10 years, only 5 are still active today
Genetically-modified salmon sparks debate
This particular salmon is an Atlantic one modified to grow fast with the help of genetic sequences from a Pacific Chinook Salmon and the eel-like …
Study claims asthma drug can help fight COVID-19
Montelukast has been around for more than 20 years and is usually prescribed to reduce inflammation caused by conditions like asthma, hay …
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