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Zydus Cadila gets USFDA nod for iron regulating drug, eyes $150 mn mkt

Drug will be manufactured at firm's Ahmedabad SEZ unit, group now has 202 approvals, has so far filed over 330 ANDAs since commencement of filing process

Anaemia crisis in Indian women: Delaying pregnancy, using toilets can help

Higher proportion of Indian women who were pregnant were anaemic in 2016 (50%) when compared to China (32%), Bangladesh (46%), and Nepal (40%), according to data from the World Bank

Can a bar of soap transmit infection?

Occasional studies since then have documented the presence of environmental bacteria on bar soap, but none have shown bar soap to be a source of infection

Normalisation of 'plus-size' may undermine the efforts to tackle obesity

Analysis of data from almost 23,460 people who are overweight or obese revealed that weight misperception has increased in England

A common virus may play role in triggering Alzheimer's disease: Study

The study, published Thursday in the journal Neuron, found that viruses interact with genes linked to Alzheimer's and may play a role in how Alzheimer's develops and progresses

How to safeguard your spinal cord from injury. Tips from an expert

Fit & Proper: Your weekly health guide

Indian-American surgeon named CEO of new Amazon-led joint health care

Gawande said he was "thrilled" to be named the CEO of the health care initiative

Feeling hungry and angry at the same time? Here's the reason behind it

People who are more aware that their hunger is manifesting as an emotion are less likely to become hangry

Toothpase ingredient may combat severe lung disease: Study

CF is a genetic disease with one in every 2,500 to 3,500 people diagnosed with it at an early age

New drug hope for people with severe migraines

The drug, Aimovig, made by Amgen and Novartis, is a monthly injection with a device similar to an insulin pen. Aimovig blocks a protein fragment, CGRP, that instigates and perpetuates migraines

Fit & Proper: Tackle tobacco to meet TB target

India must look beyond improving diagnosis and treatment and attack the many factors that are driving tuberculosis

A simple solution to the biggest but unheard health crisis -- eyeglasses

More than a billion people around the world need eyeglasses but don't have them, researchers say

Exercise may help keep your heart healthy, says study

The study, published in the journal Circulation, is not a prescription for a specific type or amount of exercise

New immunotherapy for lung cancer may be effective, safe: Lancet

The study noted that the therapy is promising and can be delivered in an outpatient setting

Govt moots regulator, information exchanges for digital health data

The government released a draft Bill termed Digital Information Security in Healthcare Bill, which seeks to give powers to citizens about their health data and pushes for penalties on misuse

Osteopenia: 60% of Delhiites are suffering from brittle bones, says study

Osteopenia is a condition in which bone mineral density is lower than normal

What is Anorexia - Causes, Symptoms and Effects?

Anorexia or Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that affects 1 to 2% of women. This disease mainly affects girls from 12 to 20 years old, but can appear as early as 9 or 10 years old.

Exercise can keep aging muscles and immune systems 'young', says study

The ageing cyclists had almost as many new T cells in their blood as did the young people

Weak hand grip could signal changes in heart's structure, function: Study

Researchers found that people with low grip strength had weaker hearts that were less able to pump blood

Cell therapy could improve brain function in Alzheimer's patients: Study

One type of neuron, called inhibitory interneuron, is particularly important for managing brain rhythms