health and lifestyle

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

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

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

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.

More trouble for doctor as MP cough syrup tragedy deepens

Government probes family ties, cancels pharmacy license, and launches house-to-house drug seizure.

Cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh trigger nationwide alert as Uttar Pradesh enforces ban

Contaminated cough syrup has claimed 14 young lives in Madhya Pradesh, prompting authorities to arrest a doctor connected to the cases. In a precautionary move, Uttar Pradesh has banned the same syrup brand to prevent further deaths.

Centre clears cough syrups despite Tamil Nadu lab flagging adulteration

Union Health Ministry confirms no contamination in most syrups as Tamil Nadu bans 'Coldrif' after batch found adulterated with 48.6% diethylene glycol.