health and lifestyle

Illegal sale of codeine cough syrup at inflated prices flagged in parts of Madhya Pradesh

Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have flagged the sale of prescription-only codeine syrups at inflated prices, with reports pointing to diversion from legal supply chains and misuse as an intoxicant.

1.5 lakh kg expired Amul products destroyed in Jaipur after firm caught altering expiry dates

India’s youth mental health crisis deepens as seniors fare far better in global rankings

India to roll out nationwide HPV vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer

Two injections a year could replace daily blood pressure pills, major review suggests

Twice-yearly injectable therapies highlighted in a Lancet review could reduce reliance on daily blood pressure pills, improve treatment adherence, and reshape hypertension care, though experts caution that long-term safety, affordability, and accessibility remain key concerns.

Top pulmonologist warns Delhi residents to leave as toxic air turns deadly

Dr. Gopi Chand Khilnani urges residents with chronic illnesses to flee NCR for six to eight weeks, saying Delhi’s air now rivals a slow poison cutting 12 years off lives.

Top 5 fibre-packed foods your gut will thank you for, say experts

From guava and chia seeds to roasted chickpeas, doctors highlight simple, nutrient-rich additions that can transform digestion, metabolism, and overall health.

Dehradun woman dies after ‘doctor leaves gauze inside her body’

26-year-old’s death sparks probe into alleged surgical negligence at private hospital.

Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Cough syrup deaths: A year before tragedy, CAG warned Tamil Nadu of drug testing shortfalls

Audit flagged chronic inspection failures, manpower gaps, and weak enforcement — warnings that went unheeded until 22 children died in Madhya Pradesh.

350 violations and toxic chemicals found in factory behind ‘killer’ cough syrup

Tamil Nadu inspectors expose shocking lapses at Sresan Pharmaceutical, whose Coldrif syrup has been linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.