Toxic idlis? Karnataka government bans plastic sheets in food preparation amid safety fears
The Karnataka government has taken a decisive step in banning the use of plastic sheets in idli preparation across hotels and restaurants, citing serious health ... Read More
Zydus Lifesciences just launched a flu shot for the latest virus strain—should you get it?
Zydus Lifesciences has introduced VaxiFlu-4, India’s first quadrivalent inactivated influenza vaccine designed to combat the latest flu strains for the 2025 Southern Hemisphere flu season. ... Read More
Fineotex Chemical secures approval for azadirachtin-based mosquito control solution in India
Fineotex Chemical Limited (FCL), a leading multinational speciality performance chemical manufacturer, has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the approval of AquaStrike Premium, an Azadirachtin-based ... Read More
Sacklers forced to pay $7.4bn as Purdue Pharma fights opioid crisis lawsuits
In one of the largest legal settlements tied to the U.S. opioid crisis, Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, have reached a $7.4 ... Read More
Emergent BioSolutions introduces next-generation anthrax vaccine
Emergent BioSolutions, a leader in public health preparedness, has introduced a cutting-edge anthrax vaccine aimed at enhancing global readiness against biological threats. This development marks ... Read More
FDA approves MedImmune’s nasal spray flu vaccine FluMist
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine by MedImmune LLC, for self-administration or caregiver-administration. This marks a significant ... Read More
Are Chinese fur farms the next pandemic hotspot? Dozens of deadly viruses found
A chilling new discovery has emerged from China's fur farming industry, sparking concerns about the next potential pandemic that could rival the COVID-19 crisis. Scientists ... Read More
Say goodbye to clinic visits: NOWDiagnostics’ FDA-approved syphilis test is here!
NOWDiagnostics, Inc. (NOWDx) has made a groundbreaking advance in diagnostic testing with the recent approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its ... Read More
Hidden danger lurking in San Francisco’s water: Mpox virus found!
San Francisco health officials are on high alert following the detection of the Mpox virus in the city’s wastewater, a discovery that signals the virus ... Read More
Human Parvovirus B19: Understanding its rising impact on public health
Human parvovirus B19, discovered in the 1970s, has become a significant concern in public health, particularly due to its ability to cause severe complications in ... Read More