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More people dying from lack of access to antibiotics. It is leading to rise in drug resistance

By 2050, the total number of deaths associated with drug resistance are expected to reach a staggering 169 million.

NABH to fix deadline for full accreditation, but not all hospitals keen despite perks

AIIMS Delhi among hospitals with just entry-level certification, NABH data shows. Hospitals in tier 2 & 3 cities don’t opt for full accreditation due to resource constraints, experts say.

India’s Vaccine Regulation System Meets WHO Standards

A review was carried out by international experts between 16 and 20 September.

92% of rural households’ hospitalisation costs are out of pocket, 77% for urban families—govt data

Comprehensive Annual Modular (CAM) survey covered 3,02,086 households (1,73,096 in rural areas and 1,28,990 in urban areas) across India, except for some villages in Andaman & Nicobar.

India has a substandard, fake drugs problem. Lack of recall law, scrutiny is making matters worse

Underlining need for more accountability, experts also stress that govt data does not include fixed dose combination drugs, which account for over 40% of drugs sold in India.

Researchers give insights into cell’s repair system

Washington , October 8 (ANI): In living organisms, the membrane that encloses the cells is incredibly delicate and flexible. Many biological activities depend on...

Researchers find clues about dementia’s behavior changes

Michigan , October 7 (ANI): When most people think of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, they often think of memory loss first. However, dementia alters...

Expert panel proposes prescription requirement for morning-after pill, CDSCO yet to take final call

Hormonal contraceptives are under Schedule K of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act & can be bought without a doctor's prescription. Concerns were raised over their serious side effects.

Bullying can make teens hopeless about their future. There are ways to help

Teens who reported being more frequently bullied by peers in ninth grade subsequently reported lower expectations for their future educational and career prospects by 11th grade.

UNICEF, DRC launches mpox vaccination for children, vulnerable adults

Over 2,60,000 doses of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine have been donated by the European Union, the Government of the United States, and Gavi with support from Africa CDC.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.