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Medical colleges to only prescribe generic drugs

May 8, 2013
The Medical Council of India (MCI) has advised deans of all medical colleges to prescribe generic drugs, parliament was told on Tuesday.  The MCI has issued circulars to deans of all medical colleges, directors of post graduate …

Father of IVF Robert Edwards passes away

April 11, 2013
British scientist Robert Edwards, known as ‘father’ of world's first test-tube baby breathed his last on Wednesday, the Cambridge University announced. The 87-year-old died following prolonged illness. Edwards, who was …

Aamir Khan: Ten amazing reasons he’s more than an actor

March 14, 2013
It’s not often that a health website is bothered about a Bollywood star’s birthday but Aamir Khan isn’t a mere Bollywood actor. Quite like Rancho in Three Idiots, he has never been afraid to voice his opinion against …

Aamir Khan to campaign against malnutrition

February 17, 2013
 Actor Aamir Khan is part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about malnutrition, which is more widespread in India than Sub-Saharan Africa. The actor, the UNICEF brand ambassador for malnutrition, has launched the …

Top health newsmakers of 2012

December 19, 2012
2012 was quite a year for India’s healthcare sector. While we finally managed to eradicate polio, incidents like Baby Falak’s torture and female infanticide shook us to the core. Also finally the government promised to …

Pinkathon – All women marathon for breast cancer awareness

December 11, 2012
India’s first ever all women marathon is raring to go on the 16th of this month. Named the ‘Pinkathon’, this 10km run will be undertaken with the aim of spreading awareness about breast cancer. This one of a kind run is …

Aamir and Imran Khan campaign for cancer awareness

December 7, 2012
Aamir Khan and his nephew Imran Khan are raising awareness on cervical and breast cancer by being a part of an initiative by the Cancer Patients Aid Association. ‘It's important for women to educate themselves and know the …

Aamir Khan appeals to health activists to fight malnutrition

November 20, 2012
Actor-producer Aamir Khan on Monday appealed to grass root level health activists and the local administration across the country to rid the country of malnutrition. ‘I appeal to the ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, sarpanchs; you are …

Pranab Mukherjee launches national campaign against malnutrition

November 20, 2012
President Pranab Mukherjee launched a nationwide campaign against malnutrition on Monday. Calling the 'anomaly of malnutrition indefensible' he said that inclusive growth cannot be achieved unless the country is rid of …

Generic Drugs – what you need to know

October 3, 2012
India’s the global  leader in the generic market with Indian drugs popular in Africa and other emerging markets. Some Indian pharmaceuticals have even made headway in the USA market. So what are generic drugs? They are drugs …

Katrina Kaif’s Dhoom 3 diet

May 24, 2013
Gone are the days when heroines were expected to play the damsel-in-distress roles in action flicks. Nowadays they are usually in the thick of the action looking all fit and athletic and no one knows this better than Katrina …

Satyamev Jayate: Aamir asks Nitish Kumar to popularise generic drugs

August 5, 2012
Bollywood star Aamir Khan has urged Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to make available generic medicines in the state widely. Aamir had first highlighted the issue on his TV show "Satyamev Jayate". An official in the chief …

Satyamev Jayate: Finale and season review

December 14, 2012
The last episode of Aamir Khan's Satyamev Jayate highlighted the basic tenets of the constitution which promised equality for all. It showed us the efforts of certain individuals who fought for that belief, refusing to give up in …