Category: Health

The lawsuit involves complaints by 3,000 people, internal memos, and scientific reports that claim that baby talcum contains traces of asbestos, a known cause of cancer Baby-product maker Johnson & Johnson has been sued by thousands in the UK over the claim that it knowingly sold baby powder contaminated with asbestos. The lawsuit involves complaints by […]

“Overconfident”, “rude”, and “arrogant”. That’s how the internet has described a 10-year-old contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, who has now become the internet’s “most hated kid” after his appearance on Amitabh Bachchan’s quiz show. Ishit Bhatt, a fifth-grader from Gujarat, caught everyone’s attention with his confidence and sharp answers. But many viewers felt his tone […]

Tamil Nadu’s Drugs Control Department has exposed several lapses during raids conducted at the manufacturing site of the Coldrif cough syrup, which has been blamed for the recent deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. It found 350 violations in the manufacturing process, including the cough syrup being produced in unhygienic conditions. Traces of diethylene […]

Wockhardt, a leading Indian drug manufacturer, has developed Zaynich — a new-generation antibiotic that has shown remarkable success in combating infections caused by multi-drug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria. This development comes at a time when the world is struggling against the rising tide of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — a crisis that threatens to push modern medicine back […]

The ‘Coldrif’ cough syrup has come into the scanner after several deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan were linked to the medicine. The Centre on Sunday (October 5) held a high-level virtual meeting with health secretaries from all states and Union Territories (UTs), calling for urgent action to protect health. Many states, including Tamil Nadu and […]

Research shows liver disease is rising sharply, with alcohol a key driver — even at levels once considered ‘moderate’. Beyond heavy drinking, binge patterns and low-dose consumption are linked to liver damage, cirrhosis, and higher mortality. Combined with conditions like MASLD and hepatitis C, alcohol poses an urgent public health threat Research has revealed a steep  […]

A new study has found that people who build strong, supportive relationships over their lifetime don’t just feel younger, but their bodies may actually age more slowly. Published in the journal Brain, Behaviour & Immunity – Health, the research suggests that meaningful relationships can lower biological ageing and levels of chronic inflammation They say good friends […]

The Centre has issued a safety advisory on the use of cough syrups in children, following reports of child deaths linked to them in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Ministry has warned that cough and cold medicines should not be given to children under two years, while older children should only take them under careful medical […]

A new report from the EAT-Lancet Commission shows that shifting to mostly plant-based diets could prevent millions of deaths every year and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from farming. It warns that without big changes to the global food system, even switching to cleaner energy won’t be enough to stop the worst effects of climate change […]

US regulators have approved an additional generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a normally routine move that nevertheless angered anti-abortion activists. US regulators have approved an additional generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a normally routine move that nevertheless angered anti-abortion activists. A number of conservative figures and anti-abortion groups decried the regulatory step, […]