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How mandatory common salt iodisation helped bring down thyroid disorders

Despite correction of iodine deficiency, hypothyroidism remains an important public health problem

Granules India receives final approval for ADHD treatment drug from USFDA

The approved product is bioequivalent to the reference listed drug product (RLD), Ritalin LA extended-release capsules of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.

Type 2 Diabetic? Forget oatmeal, low-carb breakfast reduces sugar spikes

Eating a low-carbohydrate breakfast could help curb cravings for treats later in the day - a simple and powerful strategy not just for those with Type 2 diabetes, but for anyone looking to improve the

Novartis' $2-mn therapy for rare disorder is world's most expensive drug

Novartis executives defended the price, saying that a one-time treatment is more valuable than expensive long-term treatments

Skip breakfast before exercise to get better results, shows study

When we eat a meal, our bodies rely on the carbohydrates in those foods as a primary source of energy

Having a purpose to life may help you live longer, says survey

Higher scores on the survey indicated greater purpose in life

Cardiac arrests: Why women have a higher mortality rate than men

Cardiac arrest involves the abrupt loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness

Here's how prolonged earphone use can infect or damage your ears

There are earphones that deliver excellent audio experience, but with this greatness comes health risks

MoU signed for uniformity in cancer patient care standards under PMJAY

The PMJAY is the flagship scheme of the government which aims at providing a cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year, for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to over 10.74 crore vulnerabl

Medtronic says won't recall pacemakers after drug regulator issues alert

CDSCO has alerted patients with implants of three Medtronic pacemaker models to seek immediate medical care if they feel certain symptoms that could be signs of the devices' sudden battery depletion

India's drug regulator warns patients against faulty Medtronic pacemakers

India's CDSCO has advised patients to seek immediate medical assistance if they feel dizzy, light-headed, severe short breath or loss of consciousness

Specialised microscope can diagnose skin cancer, perform surgeries: Study

The device allows imaging of living tissue up to about one millimetre in depth using an ultrafast infrared laser beam

How scientists are treating brain disabilities with electrical stimulation

Deep brain stimulation, or DBS, has been used to manage conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy

Quest for a better snakebite treatment gets $102-million funding boost

WHO is due later this month to publish a "Snakebite Roadmap" that will aim to halve deaths and disability from snakebites by 2030

India had world's highest child mortality rate in 2015, shows Lancet study

United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) set in the year 2000 was to reduce the under-five mortality rate in 2015 to one-third of the 1990 figure

Appendix removal triples Parkinson's risk but do you really need to worry?

Recent reports suggest that removal of your appendix increases risk of Parkinson's disease but the study is yet to be peer reviewed.

Glenmark Pharma: Acid reflux capsules get US FDA nod, shares rise

The approved products are a generic version of AstraZeneca Pharma's Nexium.

Type 2 diabetes: Losing even a small amount of weight can save your heart

A latest study shows that losing a moderate amount of weight could reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, the most common complications of diabetes

Gallbladder surgery not always necessary for patients with stones: Study

Pain relief was no better or worse with the restrictive criteria than it was with usual care.

Instagram brings in online magazine to give students peace of mind

Instagram said it had found the use of the hashtag #examstress on the platform had risen 640% between March and May 2018