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- Read more about Novo Nordisk increased operating profit by 51%
16% local currency operating profit growth adjusted for the NNIT divestment

Sales increased by 23% in Danish kroner and by 9% in local currencies to DKK 79.1 billion.
- Sales of Victoza® increased by 39% (21% in local currencies)
- Sales of Levemir® increased by 27% (10% in local currencies).
- Sales in North America increased by 33% (10% in local currencies).
- Sales in International Operations increased by 23% (17% in local currencies).
- Sales in Region China increased by 26% (5% in local currencies).
- Read more about New phototherapy system can help fight cancer
Researchers have developed a new phototherapy system that makes cancer cells glow when exposed to near-infrared light, so a surgeon can identify the cancer and more effectively remove it.
- Read more about Low-fat diet won't make you slimmer in long term: Study
Having low-fat diet does not lead to greater weight loss in the long term compared to higher-fat diets of similar intensity, says a Lancet study.
- Read more about Don't ignore mini-strokes
Leading neurologists and stroke specialists here on Thursday urged women to seek immediate medical attention in case of "mini-strokes" as delaying treatment could increase risk of a major stroke.
- Read more about ACCESS to medicines is a key concern for consumers : PHD CHAMBER & 1MG
In a joint survey conducted by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and 1mg Technologies on challenges faced by consumers while buying medicines from Pharmacies, it has been stressed that an overwhelming majority of patients seek more convenient ways to get their medicine. They face problem of visiting multiple pharmacies to get all their medicines and also notice price difference across pharmacies for the same drug.
- Read more about Breast milk nutrients may influence obesity risk
The road to obesity may be paved with non-nutritious carbohydrates in breast milk, claims new research.
- Read more about Higher cigarette taxes may not benefit anti-smoking drive
Increasing cigarette taxes may have the unintended consequence of driving consumers to higher nicotine content and more dangerous cigarette products, says a new study co-authored by an Indian-origin researcher.
- Read more about Breastfeeding may reduce aggressive breast cancer risk
Women who breastfeed may have up to 20 percent reduced risk of developing an aggressive form of breast cancer called hormone-receptor negative, says a new study.
- Read more about Awareness and Timely Management Key to bring Down Acute Liver Failure (ALF) Mortality: Experts
- 50% of ALF cases happen due to Hepatitis A&E, unavailability of clean potable water

- ALF mortality has come down to 20 % from 80 % in last 10 years due to advancement in liver intensive care and liver transplantation of ALF patients.

(NewsVoir); The expert team of Department of Hepatology at Global Hospitals - one of the fastest growing chains of multi-super speciality, multi-organ transplant and quaternary care hospitals in Mumbai, shared their experience in treating and managing Acute Liver Failure patients medically and through transplantation.

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- Read more about Tuberculosis ranks alongside HIV as leading killer worldwide: WHO report
In 2014, tuberculosis (TB) killed 1.5 million people, 400,000 of whom were HIV-positive, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday, ranking the disease alongside HIV as a leading killer worldwide.