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GLP-1 should not be used as a quick fix for weight loss and diabetes management, warns top experts
Mar 30, 2026New Delhi , March 30 (ANI): Top medical experts are raising urgent alarms against using GLP-1 as a lifestyle enhancer, highlighting the risk of shortages for high-risk patients.GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are... -
Drug regulator inspects 49 entities over unauthorised sale of weight loss drugs
Mar 24, 2026New Delhi , March 24 (ANI): The national drug regulator on Tuesday intensified its vigil on the supply chain of GLP-1-based weight loss medications following reports of unauthorised sales and misuse. The move comes after the... -
‘Weight loss drugs serious medicines for serious problem, shouldn’t be used recklessly,’ warns AIIMS expert
Mar 23, 2026New Delhi , March 23 (ANI): The generic semaglutide has entered the Indian market at a huge discount compared to innovator products already available, according to an expert from AIIMS, Dr Nikhil Tandon, professor and HOD... -
“Strict pharmaco vigilance a must, more data needed,” caution doctors as generic GLP-1 drugs enter market
Mar 20, 2026New Delhi , March 20 (ANI): With the patent expirations for GLP-1 drugs, used for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, major Pharma companies in India are lining up cheaper generic alternatives.These alternatives are likely to... -
Harish Rana Euthanasia case: Ex-AIIMS Head advocates dignified end with support without causing direct harm
Mar 17, 2026New Delhi , March 17 (ANI): Former Head of the Department of Onco-Anaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Care at AIIMS Delhi, Doctor Sushma Bhatnagar, who earlier handled the case of Harish Rana, stressed the importance of providing... -
CDSCO issues advisory to curb misleading promotion of prescription medications for obesity
Mar 11, 2026New Delhi , March 11 (ANI): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an advisory to pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, and marketing authorization holders to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Dru......Read More -
Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls across India soon: official sources
Feb 24, 2026New Delhi , February 24 (ANI): In a major leap for women's health and making cancer treatment more accessible, the Central government is set to launch a nationwide HPV vaccination programme, official sources stated on Tuesday.Speaking... -
Glucose remains best test for diabetes diagnosis; HbA1c cannot be used as single test, says top expert
Feb 11, 2026New Delhi , February 11 (ANI): On the Lancet study claiming that the HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) alone could delay diagnosis of diabetes, Chairman, Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, V Mohan said, "This article is a review article...... -
Predominant circulation of viral agents, particularly Influenza A, Metapneumovirus, and Influenza B in Delhi NCR: Experts
Feb 8, 2026New Delhi , February 8 (ANI): Medical experts in Delhi NCR have observed widespread circulation of respiratory viruses, with Influenza A (H3N2) emerging as a leading driver of the current surge. This wave is characterised by... -
Ghaziabad sisters’ suicide: Multiple factors at play, ‘Korean Games’ not sole reason, says AIIMS expert
Feb 6, 2026Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) , February 6 (ANI): Amid the tragic death of three minor sisters who allegedly jumped to their deaths in Ghaziabad, Professor of Psychiatry at AIIMS Delhi, Dr Rajesh Sagar said that the incident...
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Jaishankar arrives in Switzerland en route to New York for UNGA 2026
Zurich , September 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Zurich on Sunday (local time) en route to New York, where he is scheduled to participate in the 81st session of the... -
US forces redirect 109 commercial vessels near Strait of Hormuz to enforce blockade
Washington DC , September 21 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said its forces have redirected 109 commercial vessels amid a continued naval blockade on Iran from Washington, as heightened tensions around the strategically...