Pfizer’s prostate cancer drug combination gets U.S. FDA priority review
For the combination drug, Pfizer said the FDA had set a target decision date in the last quarter of 2026
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ICMR-NIN consortium calls for healthier school food environment, stricter regulations on marketing
According to the consortium, its work focuses on generating research, policy analysis and advocacy to support India's efforts to prevent diet-related NCDs by transforming food environments, particularly for children and adolescents
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Self-medication may be temptingly easy. But it can have serious consequences
While self-care can be considered as a necessary component of dealing with minor diseases, it should not be a substitute for trained, medical help, especially in an era when misinformation is on the rise
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India sends 4.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kenya to boost Ebola preparedness
India has been among the first responders during Kenya’s public health emergencies
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FSSAI must finalise, notify Front-of-Pack nutrition Labelling norms in a time-bound manner: Parliamentary Panel
The Panel was dismayed to note that the draft FOPNL regulations were notified on September 13, 2022, and that more than 14,000 stakeholder comments have been received, which are presently under examination and wider consultation
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Beyond childhood: the expanding possibilities of cochlear implants for hearing restoration
One of the myths surrounding cochlear implants is that they are only meant for children. Adults of all ages can be implanted successfully, as long as they have undergone a suitable evaluation
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World Hepatitis Day webinar to be held on July 27
Experts will discuss causes, transmission, prevention, early detection and advances in treatment, while addressing common misconceptions about viral hepatitis
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No country for old people – building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressors
There are many other factors including financial capacity, living alone, gender, age that intersect to render senior citizens particularly vulnerable during extreme climate events and slow-onset climate hazards
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Nature prescriptions: Can time outdoors become part of healthcare?
Time spent in forests and gardens and by waterbodies is increasingly being seen as an addition to medication-based care. While research is still limited, evidence is emerging about the medical benefits of enjoying nature
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As the sea changes, fisherwomen in Tamil Nadu struggle to stay afloat
For fisherwomen, rising temperatures are only one part of a larger crisis. Pollution, ecological degradation, and changing seas are making livelihoods increasingly precarious
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