Category : Diseases


Pocket Spittoon Innovation Fights India's Spitting Problem

A student collective called Solutionaries has developed a portable, lockable spittoon to address India's widespread public spitting issue, which contributes to 200 million disease cases annually. The device aims to transform hygiene habits through persona

Ozempic India Launch 2026: Risks and Side Effects

The diabetes drug Ozempic, used off-label for weight loss, is expected to launch in India by 2026. Experts warn of potential risks like gastrointestinal issues, thyroid tumors, and misuse without medical supervision.

Pune Hospital Sees 82 Rabies Cases, Rural Areas at Risk

Pune's Dr Naidu Infectious Disease Hospital admitted 82 rabies patients from 2022 to March 2025, all from rural areas. Rabies is 100% fatal post-symptoms, causing 20,000 annual deaths in India. Free vaccines are available, but delays in treatment persist.

India's Peptide Drug Shortage: A Healthcare Crisis

India faces a severe shortage of peptide-based drugs, impacting treatments for cancer, diabetes, and rare diseases. This crisis highlights supply chain vulnerabilities and regulatory gaps in the pharmaceutical sector.

Mumbai Couple's Court Battle Reveals Abortion Law Gaps

A Thane couple's struggle to terminate a 31-week pregnancy due to severe fetal abnormalities highlights administrative and interpretive flaws in India's amended Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, despite 2021 reforms.

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