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To ease launch of generics & push clinical trials of novel therapies, govt moves to amend drug rules

Proposed amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules will scrap test licences, cut application processing time. Move part of govt effort to establish India as hub for pharma R&D.

Experimental drug shows promise in treatment of hard-to-control high blood pressure

AstraZeneca’s experimental drug baxdrostat cut systolic BP by nearly 10 mmHg in a late-stage trial, offering hope to patients at a high risk of heart attacks, among others.

ICMR embarks on mammoth exercise—to develop India’s 1st growth reference chart for infants, toddlers

Project by ICMR has been started in Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Indore, Shillong and Purulia as part of which 3,000 children will be enrolled and tracked over the next two years.

What is conscious sleep? East always knew it, West is about to catch up

Conscious sleep has been widely described for centuries by different Eastern traditions. The Indian philosophical school of the Advaita Vedanta called it 'sushupti'.

Therapy and tech combo is the next frontier for mental health

Mental healthcare doesn't start in the clinic. With smart prompts, digital check-ins and nudges and self-guided reflection, the journey to recovery starts earlier and feels less anxiety-inducing.

Putting women first: Inter-party forum of MPs to bring women’s health into focus from winter session

New Delhi: For the first time, women's health issues will be a priority for Indian lawmakers. India will have a dedicated Parliamentarians’ Forum on...

India approves Zolgensma, one of world’s costliest drugs. Why it’s sparked hope, but also concern

Zolgensma is the only drug that promises a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, provided it is administered to affected children before the symptoms appear.

Kerala set to expand unique model of procuring expensive life-saving drugs for rare diseases

The state’s KARE programme to provide free high-cost treatment for certain rare diseases for children will now cover all patients under the age of 18.

The ‘testosterone-maxxing’ trend can leave young men vulnerable

Testosterone-maxxing encourages young men – mostly teenage boys – to increase their testosterone levels, either naturally — through diet — or by taking synthetic hormones.

Old-school parenting methods aren’t working

Punishing a child for a temper tantrum or for ‘misbehaving’ by grabbing a toy from a classmate makes no more sense than lecturing a man in cardiac arrest about eating less sugar.

On Camera

Faiz Hameed conviction is a message from Munir. He won’t tolerate sympathy for Imran Khan

The political trajectory is clear. Asim Munir is now prepared to convict and sentence Imran Khan for instigating a rebellion against the army chief, with no possibility of mercy.

Goa, Kerala lose sheen as more foreign tourists pick Maharashtra & Bengal, shows RBI data

RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.