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A new study finds the popular obesity drug Zepbound may help treat sleep apnea, a dangerous disorder in which people struggle to breathe during sleep

surgical castration as a punishment. After Republican Governor Jeff Landry signed the concerned bill Tuesday, Louisiana became the first state to punish a pedophile with castration, reports the 'Associated Press'. The new law will come into effect on August 1, 2024. While the supporters of the new Louisiana law argue that it will deter people from committing sex crimes against children, its opponent counters it by calling it “cruel and unusual" punishment in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

The Southern Baptist Convention—whose nearly 13 million members make it the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S.—is often described as a “barometer" for evangelical sentiments nationwide. Yet last week the convention did something few Christian bodies have done: It adopted a resolution opposing the use of in vitro fertilization. Public debates about IVF and advanced reproductive technology aren’t new.

anxiety and high stress among individuals. This has been reported by USA Today.

India has been grappling with the issue of manufacturing and marketing of different drugs with the same brand name for long, a person in the know told ET. For example, the brand name, 'Olvance' for the antihypertensive drug, Olmesartan, and 'Oleanz', a brand of the antipsychotic drug, Olanzapine. Likewise, the brand, IMOX for amoxicillin tablets for humans, and INIMOX for a combination of amoxicillin and cloxacillin10 as an injection for veterinary use.

The World Health Organization and drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning patients to be wary of fake versions of weight-loss and diabetes medicines

Also read | India must learn from China's patent chase and focus on quality over quantity “The treaty could potentially attract investment to India, though several factors will influence the extent of this impact," said Jogeshwar Mishra, partner at law firm Shardul Amarchand & Mangaldas & Co. “These include providing a clearer legal framework for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge." The treaty would also improve market confidence, Mishra said, as it would ensure that “traditional knowledge and genetic resources are used ethically and legally, minimising the risk of legal disputes".

Erin Fox has tracked drug shortages for more than 20 years, and she sees no easy solutions for what has become a record run

A new study has revealed that Rotovac, an indigenous rotavirus vaccine by Bharat Biotech can lead to bowel complications. The findings of the study were published in the International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine.

Bharat Biotech's indigenous rotavirus vaccine Rotovac used in the government's immunisation programme increases the risk of intussusception in infants, a new study found. Intussusception is a condition where the intestine telescopes into itself and can lead to gangrene of the bowel or death if not treated immediately. The study has been published in the International Journal of Risk and Safety in Medicine. Bharat Biotech has dismissed the findings claiming the vaccine has been evaluated for safety. The study, co-authored by Jacob Puliyel, MD of the International Institute of Health Management Research, India, and Brian Hooker, chief scientific officer, Children's Health Defense, found that there was a 1.6-fold increase in the risk of intussusception in the vaccinated, which was missed in the earlier analysis.

access to some patented medicines, the government has allowed global tenders to be floated for procurement of 120 drugs, including anti-diabetic medication Semaglutide, after the health ministry raised concerns over lack of domestic options. The decision was notified by the finance ministry last week, people in the know told ET. With this, it will become easier for people in India to procure medicines which are either not available in the country because they are patented, or are not being produced here due to technological barriers. «This will open doors to various such products and will benefit the Indian patient,» said an industry insider.

Justin Trudeau meets Joe Biden at the G7 summit in Italy this week, Trudeau probably won't ask if the US might have a civil war soon. But, as per the reports of 'Politico', a research group in Trudeau's government is already thinking about it. In a report called «Disruptions on the Horizon,» they suggested that Ottawa should prepare for the possibility of a civil war in the U.S. The report mentioned how ideological differences, weakening democracy, and unrest within the country could lead to such a situation. The report is 37 pages, but it says this in just 15 words.

benefits. It releases stress, fosters bonding and friendship, and makes all participants feel good about life, elevating them, albeit temporarily, into a world of good humour. Laughter is a universal language of well-being for all — if we are all laughing with each other and not at someone's expense.

Talks between Pakistan and the IMF have ended inconclusively due to a disagreement over new income tax rates for salaried and non-salaried persons and the imposition of a standard 18 per cent sales tax on agriculture and health sector goods, according to a media report on Sunday.

international-brand life savings fake cancer/diabetes medicines worth crores of rupees.The officer further said that the cyber cell of the crime branch recieved information regarding the sale of spurious and unregistered lifesaving drugs in the Delhi NCR area."On April 4, a raid was conducted at Shree Ram International Traders in Bhagirath Palace where stock of various imported drugs along with other trade stock worth almost ₹1.5 crore was found," the officer said.Police seized the stock and revealed that the owner of the shop, Arya, was selling spurious lifesaving drugs."Another raid was conducted at a separate medicine vendor in Daryaganj. During the search, suspicious stock of various imported drugs along with other trade stock worth around ₹2.5 crore were found," the DCP said.Police said the seized medicines were not authorised for sale and distribution in India.Police said that during the investigation, it was revealed that the syndicate is being operated in connivance with foreign nationals.

Health ministry plans central online drug registry to avoid medication error caused by similar namesMeropenem drug is available under various brand names in India. The medicine falls under the schedule H and H1 of the drugs and cosmetic rules, 1945 and required to be sold by retail only under the prescription by a doctor.“The analysis of adverse drug reactions from Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) database revealed that Meropenem drug to cause adverse drug reaction," stated IPC’s drug safety alert reviewed by Mint.“Healthcare professionals, patients or consumers are advised to closely monitor the possibility of the above ADR associated with the use of above suspected drug.

candidates have bagged the top rank in medical entrance exam NEET-UG, a majority of them from Rajasthan, the National Testing Agency announced on Tuesday. The top rankers in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) also include 14 girls, the agency said.

China for all manner of things, most crucially, medical supplies. That it was also China where the coronavirus originated made for macabre irony as Beijing tried to use the people's suffering for geopolitical gains. World leaders recognised that the scale of reliance — fatal attraction, rather — was a national security threat. They devised a new lexicon to stay awake. 'De-risking', 'China plus one', 'friendshoring', 'resilient supply chains', 'trusted partners' and 'reliable geographies' became buzzwords. While progress was made to deny China the edge in semiconductors and critical minerals, focus on health security has been sporadic. Both the US and India acknowledge that pharma supply chains are too concentrated in one country and the need for diversification is urgent. But little has been done to address the issue. A partnership on health security similar to the one forged on critical and emerging technologies could be an idea. Good thing is the building blocks are already in place.

ALSO READ: Sourav Ganguly bats for Gautam Gambhir to replace Rahul Dravid as India Head Coach: 'He will be a good coach’The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had set the deadline for the high-profile job as 27 May, but it needs to be clarified if Gambhir has submitted his application.Meanwhile, former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that Gambhir was a good candidate.“I would love to coach the Indian team. There is no bigger honour than coaching your national team.

NEW DELHI:Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Union Ayush ministry, has drafted licensing and logistics norms for businesses that can manufacture and sell food products under the Ayurveda Aahara category, and will shortly release the guidelines, two topofficials said.Ayurveda Aahara (diet) food products don't contain drugs or medicinal products, but have ingredients that are believed to promote health. Ayurveda Aahara was notified in 2022 and includes five categories and around 800 ayurvedic recipes, and the norms governing their manufacture will be launched post elections, one of the officials said.The regulations define “Ayurveda Aahara" as food prepared in accordance with the recipes or ingredients or processes as per methods described in the authoritative books of Ayurveda, and listed under ‘Schedule A’ of the FSSAI regulations.“Ayurveda is now a global matter and there’s huge value to it. We must look at it from the commerce perspective.

The term “Ozempic babies” is taking social media by storm as a growing number of women have shared their stories of getting pregnant after using the popular weight-loss drug.