The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has withdrawn the existing exemption under Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945, from licensing requirements for medicinal formulations containing ethyl alcohol, tightening regulatory oversight to curb their misuse.
At least 12 people were killed after a fast-moving wildfire swept through Spain's southern Andalusia region, marking the deadliest blaze recorded in the region, according to media reports. Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire.
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, on June 9, launched Awiqli, its once-weekly basal insulin injection, in India, positioning it as a major advancement in diabetes care that could significantly reduce the number of insulin injections required by patients.
A Gurugram-based mother has inspired social media users after revealing how she transformed her health by losing 32 kg, reducing her weight from 92 kg to 60 kg in just 11 months.
Amid uncertainty over the southwest monsoon due to the potential impact of El Niño, the Centre has stepped up preparedness with a comprehensive strategy and proactive ground-level measures to minimise its impact on agriculture.
Regular exercise may help reduce cancer risk by restoring the protective functions of ageing muscles, according to a new study by scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore.
People with stronger, higher-quality chest and back muscles may be significantly less likely to suffer a heart attack or die prematurely, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Edinburgh.
Paris/IBNS: Europe is grappling with one of the deadliest weather disasters in its modern history after an unprecedented late-June heatwave is estimated to have claimed more than 20,000 lives across the continent.
A senior doctor has highlighted that weight loss not only improves overall fitness but also significantly reduces stress on the knees.
A nutritionist has argued that for improving the gut system, a person should focus on their nervous system more than on turning to probiotics or fibre-rich foods.
Differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure between older adults with obesity and those with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) have narrowed—or even disappeared—in several high-income countries over the past three decades, according to a study published in The Lancet.
El Niño conditions have developed in the tropical Pacific and are forecast to strengthen rapidly over the coming months, increasing the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts, heavy rainfall and other extreme weather events in many parts of the world, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.
A leading health expert has said that sustainable weight loss depends on simple, consistent habits rather than drastic or short-term measures.
Europe is battling its most severe heatwave on record, with soaring temperatures melting roads, buckling tram tracks and sending thousands of people to hospitals across the continent.
Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar has hit back at American tourists who mocked France's lack of air conditioning during a deadly heatwave sweeping across Europe.
Losing weight can be a challenging journey that requires a combination of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and the right fitness strategy.
The ongoing heatwave across Europe, which has severely disrupted daily life in several countries, has been linked to more than 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.
In contrast to classical digital media, short-video platforms are characterised by rapidly changing content, highly personalised recommendations, and an algorithmic design aimed at maximising user engagement.
Vitamin D levels remain low all year-round in key at-risk groups in England, challenging the belief that summer sunlight is enough to restore them, a new study has found.
A 46-year-old fitness enthusiast has shared the simple lifestyle habits that helped him lose 25 kg in just six months—without following any crash diet or extreme workout plan.
Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir has offered a breathtaking glimpse of Earth’s weather systems from space, sharing striking images of thunderclouds as seen from the International Space Station (ISS).
Venezuela is reeling after two powerful earthquakes struck its northern region this week, killing at least 920 people and injuring 3,360, according to reports.
The United Kingdom on Friday provisionally recorded its highest-ever temperature for the month of June for the third consecutive day, with the mercury soaring to 37.3°C at Santon Downham in Suffolk, as an intense heatwave continued to grip the country.
The French government on Friday confirmed the country's first diagnosed case of Ebola, involving a patient who recently returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Hourly movement breaks of just 5 minutes each seem to offer the best balance between feasibility and effectiveness for mitigating the health harms of prolonged sitting, suggests a large study carried out under real world conditions and published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Heavy rains lashed Kolkata on Thursday afternoon and evening, disrupting normal life across the city, triggering widespread waterlogging and severe traffic congestion during peak office hours.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) in Scotland has honoured India’s Maharishi Sushruta, widely regarded as the “Father of Surgery” and one of the earliest pioneers of surgical science, by unveiling a bronze sculpture in his memory.
Domestic cats age in remarkably similar ways to humans and show comparable age-related patterns of brain deterioration, according to an international collaboration between the University of Bath, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in the US and École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse in France.
