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India Caps Cancer Drug Trade Margins at 30% of MRP
India caps trade margins on non-scheduled cancer drugs at 30% of MRP, aiming to cut prices by up to 70% and save patients ₹2,500 crore annually.
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9 October 2026
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Russia’s Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case: What We Know
A Siberian lab worker’s death sparked pneumonic plague concerns in Russia. Authorities report no confirmed plague cases as health checks continue.
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India Reports 91,783 New Leprosy Cases in 2025-26
India recorded 91,783 new leprosy cases in 2025-26, exceeding projections and highlighting concerns over childhood infections and disability.
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Student Attendance Rules Raise Health Concerns in India
A nursing student's death from dengue at KGMU has raised concerns over strict attendance rules and medical leave policies in Indian colleges.
8 October 2026
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Why Blood Sugar Spikes Aren’t Always Bad for You
Blood sugar naturally rises after meals. Experts explain when glucose spikes are normal and when repeated high readings may need medical attention.
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Why a Global Pneumonic Plague Outbreak Is Unlikely
A suspected plague-related death in Siberia has raised concern, but rapid diagnosis, antibiotics and contact monitoring can help contain pneumonic plague.
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WHO Advises Against Obesity Drugs, Surgery for Under-10s
WHO’s first childhood obesity guidelines recommend diet, physical activity and behavioural support, while limiting medicines and surgery for adolescents.
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Why India Needs a Smarter Healthcare Margin Policy
India’s healthcare pricing debate shows why medical products need transparent, differential margins that reflect procurement, storage and service costs.
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Kerala Sets Up Task Force for Health and Longevity Road Map
Kerala has formed a 16-member task force to create a roadmap for disease prevention, early detection, treatment and healthy ageing across the State.
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Free Health Camp Reaches Nearly 600 Students in Anantapur
A free health camp in Anantapur provided screenings, medical consultations and eye examinations to nearly 600 students and young people.
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Coimbatore Hospital Changes Medicine Covers After Hindi Row
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital replaced medicine covers carrying Hindi, Tamil and English instructions after criticism over Tamil Nadu’s two-language policy.
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Four Hyderabad Pharmacies Face Notices Over Drug Records
Four Hyderabad pharmacies received show-cause notices after inspections found discrepancies in records for Schedule H and H1 medicines.
6 October 2026
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Global Study Finds Women Report More Pain Than Men
A global study of 6.1 million people found women reported more pain than men across 11 body sites, with pain rising fastest before age 55.
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AI Skin Cancer Detection Helps NHS Clinic See More Patients
An NHS clinic in Bradford is using AI to assess suspicious skin lesions, helping speed up referrals and increase the number of patients seen.
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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases
Pennsylvania has reported more than 1,000 measles cases in 2026, making it the state’s largest outbreak in more than three decades.
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Why Your Body Needs Fat and Why Too Little Is Risky
Body fat supports energy storage, hormones, temperature control and other functions. Experts explain why extreme fat-loss goals can harm health.
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How to Strengthen Your Neck With Simple Exercises
Regular movement, gentle exercises and better posture can help strengthen the neck and reduce stiffness caused by prolonged sitting and screen use.
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Optogenetics: The Nobel-Winning Science Explained
Optogenetics won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for enabling scientists to control nerve cells with light and study how the brain works.
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H. pylori Eradication May Help Prevent Gastric Cancer
Nobel laureate Barry Marshall says early H. pylori eradication could help prevent gastric cancer, highlighting testing, treatment and follow-up.
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Siberia Plague Institute Worker Dies After Pneumonia
A worker at Russia’s Siberian plague institute has died from pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting quarantine and monitoring amid pneumonic plague fears.