Health

McDonald's India defended fast food nutrition after an executive said some meals may be "better than what you eat at home". Here's why.

Two Indian nationals are among 149 people stranded on the MV Hondius after a lethal hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers.

Humans contract hantaviruses primarily by coming into contact with infected rodents or their bodily fluids, such as saliva, urine, and faeces.

The US CDC has activated a Level 3 emergency response after a hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius left three dead and several suspected cases worldwide. Authorities are tracing passengers as investigations into possible transmission continue.

"This is not the next COVID, but it is a serious infectious disease," WHO's head of epidemic and pandemic prevention, Maria Van Kerkhove, said.

The first case was in a man who developed symptoms on the April 6 and died on the ship on April 11, as per the WHO.

Cruise-linked Andes hantavirus outbreak raises global concern as Dutch health authorities trace passengers and isolate exposed airline crew.

The development comes a day after WHO and Swiss officials confirmed an Andes hantavirus case tied to the MV Hondius outbreak that has left three passengers dead so far.

Hantaviruses, a class of viruses, are capable of causing fatalities and severe diseases. Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) and hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) are two illnesses brought on by these viruses.

The dogs are detecting changes in volatile organic compounds — substances produced by the body when diseases like cancer are present. These VOCs create a unique odour signature or volatilome that trained dogs can identify, just as they are trained to detect explosives and drugs.

The US has moved approved and licensed medical marijuana products to Schedule III. Here's what it means for research, patients, cannabis firms and markets.

Cardiac, the market's largest segment at nearly 14% of total sales, grew 14.9% in March. Anti-diabetic therapies grew 14.2%.

Patent expiry has slashed semaglutide prices in India by up to 90%, but regulatory hurdles and newer drugs mean the global GLP-1 race is far from over.

Sleep plays a crucial role in women's reproductive health, regulating hormones and ovulation. Chronic sleep deprivation can disrupt hormonal balance, affecting fertility and pregnancy.

Novo Nordisk has tied-up with local drugmakers that have extensive distribution networks to offset some of the effects of semaglutide patent expiries.

Eli Lilly stated that Foundayo is designed to aid weight loss and maintenance when "used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity."

The announcement builds on the partnership between the two companies, which have been working together since 2023.

ICICI Securities noted that Torrent Pharma is currently the only listed Indian pharma company to have disclosed the launch of a generic oral semaglutide, positioning it as an early mover in this segment.

Experts say recurring outbreaks are often linked to the movement of migratory birds, which can carry the virus and spread it to domestic poultry.

As temperatures rise, health authorities share simple dos and don'ts to stay safe during heat wave conditions and avoid heat stroke or other heat-related illnesses.