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Sun Pharma gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy deal

Sun Pharma gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Ranbaxy was asked to sell all products containing Leuprorelin which are marketed and supplied under brand name Eligard.

Dear women, don't ignore dark circles, itchy skin

Dear women, don't ignore dark circles, itchy skin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

It could be sign of iron deficiency anaemia or an impending skin cancer, says dermatologist Dr Vandana Punjabi.

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

DRDO develops 'combat drugs' to reduce casualties in Pulwama-type attacks

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'These medicines will ensure that our brave soldiers do not suffer from unwanted blood loss while being taken to a better healthcare from war zones'

Is your urine red, yellow or green?

Is your urine red, yellow or green?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The food you eat can determine the colour of your urine.

5 Tips To Stay Well In The Monsoon

5 Tips To Stay Well In The Monsoon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests Dr Vidhe Sharma.

Here are the 7 penguins Mumbaikars will get to see from Saturday

Here are the 7 penguins Mumbaikars will get to see from Saturday

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Meet penguins -- Bubble, Daisy, Donald, Flipper, Molt, Olive and Popeye.

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

'It was extremely challenging to snatch lives from the tightening jaws of death'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The second wave was more virulent, more aggressive, more transmissible.'

New Covid strains may lead to spike in hospitalisation, fear experts

New Covid strains may lead to spike in hospitalisation, fear experts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

An immune-escape Covid-19 strain coupled with the natural spike in influenza and pneumonia cases during winters may lead to a rise in hospitalisation.

10 reasons why you can't conceive

10 reasons why you can't conceive

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Too much exercise and eating disorders are some of the underlying factors that may affect fertility in women, says gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj,

Mediclaim rejected on assumptions? Fight it out

Mediclaim rejected on assumptions? Fight it out

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Treatment of duodenal ulcer perforation was covered under the policy. The insurance claim ought to have been paid, yet it was rejected.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

Sun gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy merger

Sun gets US trade regulator nod for Ranbaxy merger

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Torrent to buy Ranbaxy's anti-bacterial generic

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Monsoon: 10 Foods To Stay Healthy

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India: Govt

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India: Govt

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The Union health ministry said 11 states have over one lakh active COVID-19 cases, 17 have less than 50,000 cases while eight have active cases between 50,000 and one lakh.

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Hearing Loss in Your 20s? 12 Possible Reasons

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Injury due to self-cleaning of ears with Q-tips or sharp objects like pencils, pins, forceps also contribute to hearing loss, warns Dr Aditi Sinha.

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Beware! Your scrubber may be unsafe for your skin

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Certain scrubbers can be the perfect breeding ground of bacteria, a new study has revealed.

Dental problems? Blame your hormones, ladies

Dental problems? Blame your hormones, ladies

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The increased levels of female hormones can cause dental problems, warns Lt Gen Dr Vimal Arora.

Are sanitary pads safe to use?

Are sanitary pads safe to use?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

In her lifetime, a woman might use 6,000 sanitary napkins and accumulation of dioxin in the body can cause serious health risks, warns gynaecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Test for TB if cough persists: Govt's revised Covid guidelines

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory therapy, such as steroids, can have the risk of secondary infection like invasive mucormycosis, when used too early, at higher dose or for longer than required, they highlighted.

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Some people get alarmed on hearing 'Om', 'cow': Modi

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

He wondered whether anyone can imagine an economy operating without animal husbandry.

11 Tips To PROTECT SKIN In The Monsoon

11 Tips To PROTECT SKIN In The Monsoon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Using lightweight products and following a monsoon skin care routine can keep problems at bay.

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

ASK DR JAIN: How can I reduce grey hair?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

China warns of pneumonia worse than COVID in Kazakhstan

China warns of pneumonia worse than COVID in Kazakhstan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The "unknown pneumonia in Kazakhstan caused 1,772 deaths in the first six months of the year, including 628 people in June alone", the Chinese embassy in the central Asian country said in a statement.

US Fed pause lifts Sensex by 255 points

US Fed pause lifts Sensex by 255 points

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Market breadth is positive with 942 advances and 196 declines.

Beware! Your 'office' coffee mug can make you sick

Beware! Your 'office' coffee mug can make you sick

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Even your well-cleaned coffee mug may up risk of diarrhoea, vomiting!

Fighting COVID-19: Disinfect shared spaces regularly

Fighting COVID-19: Disinfect shared spaces regularly

Rediff.com13 May 2020

London based Dr Mithileysh Sathiyanarayanan, 29 offers his advice on keeping the virus away.

Ranbaxy Labs, Merck tie up

Ranbaxy Labs, Merck tie up

Rediff.com13 May 2008

Pharma company Ranbaxy Laboratories has entered into a long-term drug discovery and development agreement with the US-based pharma company Merck in the area of anti-infective medicines. Ranbaxy could earn over $100 million on each drug developed through the collaborative research programme. The agreement, announced on Monday, calls for joint research to develop clinically validated anti-bacterial and anti-fungal drug candidates.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.

11 tips to take good care of your teeth

11 tips to take good care of your teeth

Rediff.com12 May 2021

If gum infection is ignored or not taken care of at an early stage, it could lead to heart disease, diabetes, respiratory ailments, or stroke, warns Dr Karishma Jaradi, head dental surgeon at Dentzz Dental.

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Can Wastewater Testing tell us more about COVID-19?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'Wastewater containing excreted material can tell us how a community is doing in a particular area pertaining to any epidemic, pandemic, and other bacterial and viral diseases.'

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

COVID-19 doubling time in India improved to 13.6 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com17 May 2020

The fatality rate is down to 3.1 per cent and the recovery rate has improved to 37.5 per cent, he said.

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

'Use BCG vaccine immediately. No time to waste'

'Use BCG vaccine immediately. No time to waste'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'We should start giving this vaccination immediately to doctors, nurses etc and also to the elderly.'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

'Only 4 drugs reduce COVID-19 mortality. Everything else is stupidity'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Unfortunately, during this pandemic, everybody started saying that well, these are desperate times and desperate times need desperate solutions.' 'Purely out of fear, anxiety, panic, this knowledge that people started acquiring from WhatsApp University and social media, it pushed science completely to the backseat.'

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

'Lockdown is the only option we have'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'For every epidemic, it takes a peak and then it comes down.' 'Usually, infections peak in 14 days, and you give another week's time after the peak.' 'That is why the lockdown is for 21 days.'

Couple in UK pull off COVID-secure drive-in wedding

Couple in UK pull off COVID-secure drive-in wedding

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Londoners Roma Popat and Vinal Patel were originally due to get married on April 20 but when lockdown disrupted their plans, they discussed the concept of a drive-in wedding with their wedding coordinator, Saheli Events, almost as a tongue-in-cheek thought rather than a serious plan.

Using a phone on the toilet is a very BAD idea!

Using a phone on the toilet is a very BAD idea!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Apart from being disgusting, it can make you seriously ill!

10 benefits of sleeping well

10 benefits of sleeping well

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

A deep peaceful sleep gives your heart and blood vessels a chance to rest and recover lowering your pulse and blood pressure.

Dinacharya: 13 Simple Healthy Habits

Dinacharya: 13 Simple Healthy Habits

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term for daily rituals that one must practice regularly to live in sync with nature.

Do you have Vitamin A deficiency?

Do you have Vitamin A deficiency?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Check for these warning symptoms.