The All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday gave a green signal to a narco-analysis on top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy who had earlier opposed the move by the Delhi police before a Delhi court, citing his illness.
Close to 13 crore Indians may suffer from lifestyle diseases like heart attacks and diabetes in the next few years, leaving a $160 billion hole in the national economy between 2010 and 2015.
Taking the male potency pill may benefit the patients at diabetes risk, according to a new study.
The worst-affected Sindh province reported 90 new coronavirus cases, taking the provincial tally to 357. The new cases have been detected in pilgrims who returned from Iran and have been quarantined in Sukkur, according to a spokesperson for the Sindh health department.
Pakistan Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud, the alleged mastermind in the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto died on Tuesday after protracted illness, a media report has said.
'Social isolation itself can create panic among people. So, stay connected.'
Lead researcher Donald Maurice, a professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, says that the fresh insights his team has gained into how the erectile dysfunction drug-also used to treat pulmonary hypertension-inhibits an enzyme called PDE5 lead them to this conclusion.
According to analysts, Glenmark will have to pay a penalty of $16 million, following the latest verdict.
The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.
Global pharma majors such as Novartis, Roche and Pfizer have secured 392 medicine patents in less than three years of India changing its patent laws to allow product patenting system for drugs in the country. While Swiss multinational Hoffmann La Roche leads the tally with 34 patent grants, Novartis AG and Pfizer Inc follow closely with 25 and 24 respectively.
At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.
'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'
Never skip your meals during a climatic transition, warns Dr Siddhant Bhargava.
'The aim of issuing these guidelines is to instil COVID appropriate behaviour to contain the spread of the disease while allowing social and economic activity'
'His last journey was like putting out the lamps one by one in a temple at night.' 'It was like the soul slowly walking away from the body; it was so pure and peaceful...'
Pfizer's blockbuster drug Viagra (sildenafil citrate), hitherto approved for use in treatment of erectile dysfunction, may soon acquire a new identity as a "life saving drug" in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension in children.
Pharmaceutical company, Lupin has sold certain patent applications and other related intellectual property for Perindopril (hypertension drug) for multiple countries to French firm Laboratories Servier for Rs 115.31 crore (Euro 20 million).
A team of researchers at Barts and the London School of Medicine in Britain has carried out a study and found that drinking just half a litre of the juice everyday can help in significantly reducing high blood pressure. According to the researchers, the key beneficial ingredient in beetroot is nitrate, also found in green leafy vegetables.
Elders must think twice about having friends and family members visit them, especially if anyone in the family might be sick, says Prashanth Reddy.
Find out how to tame your child's sugar cravings and keep him/her healthy this festive season.
The right amount of sodium intake, medication and water consumption can help manage your kidneys.
The Union health minister said of the total active COVID-19 cases in the country, 1.5 per cent are on oxygen support and 2.34 per cent are in ICUs.
Issues with the malfunctioning of heart beats go on without suspicion and are difficult to diagnose
'...If people follow the lockdown well.'
If you are alcoholic there are fair chances you can turn infertile. Consuming alcohol brings down testosterone levels, leading to erectile dysfunction and lowers sperm production.
"The relaxation of blood vessels after the 3-ounce pistachio diet likely reduced the workload on the heart," says Dr Sheila G West.
Bisexual men, according to a study, have a higher risk for heart disease.
My goal is to implement the Sevak project all over India and make the villages true Gandhian villages -- self sustainable in every way, including health, says Dr Thakor Patel, head of the American Association of Physician of Indian Origin's Public Health Committee. Aziz Haniffa reports
If you are pregnant or obese you are at higher risk of swine flu.
Lack of sleep in women, a study has observed, is linked to diabetes.
Exercise at least 45 minutes every day -- brisk walking, running, cycling or any other form of physical activity is beneficial, says Dr Naresh Trehan.
Also, the recovery rate in COVID-19 patients has progressively improved from 13.06 per cent to over 25 per cent in the country over the last 14 days. Addressing a press briefing, Joint Secretary in the ministry Lav Agarwal said the doubling rate of COVID-19 cases in several states is better than the national average.
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa followers are waiting with bated breath as the Supreme Court will hear the bail petition of the former Tamil Nadu chief minister, who has been in a Bangalore jail for almost two weeks after she was convicted in a corruption case and sentenced to four years in jail.
Founder of Bahujan Samaj Party, Kanshi Ram, died in New Delhi early on Monday due to complications arising out of multiple ailments he had been suffering for quite some time.
On the occasion of World Stroke Day, Dr PN Renjen, Senior Consultant -- Neurology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, explains how to identify a stroke and offers tips to prevent one.
Ranbaxy Laboratories has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Fosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets in 10 mg/12.5 mg and 20 mg/12.5 mg strengths
Root cause of mental health issues in adults is their workplace environment!
