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The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it was opposed to "commercial surrogacy" and was in the process of enacting a law to make it a punishable offence.

Non-life insurer Future Generali India Insurance Company Ltd. hopes to increase its retail health insurance business with its new product, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Increased use of certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may have damaging effects on the kidneys, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.

Even at low levels, a class of preservatives widely-used in consumer products like shampoos, cosmetics, body lotions, and sunscreens can contribute to development of breast cancer, suggests new research.

 In a first, researchers have found evidence that nasal treatment with oxytocin, synthetic hormone commonly used to induce labour in pregnant women, can improve social, emotional and behavioural issues among young children with autism.

Natco Pharma has launched the first licensed generic version of ledipasvir+sofosbuvir combination in Nepal, under its brand name Hepcinat LP.

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Max Healthcare (MHC) today announced a partnership with Smart Group wherein MHC would acquire 51% stake in Saket City Hospital Pvt. Ltd., from Smart Health City Pte Ltd, the Singapore based BK Modi Group company which manages and operates the Delhi based Saket City Hospital (SCH). The transaction is subject to confirmatory diligence, requisite regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

Increase in waist circumference in middle age is associated with increased bowel cancer risk, says a new study.

 India has around 65 million diabetic patients, the number being second only to China, Apollo Hospital's senior endocrinologist S.K. Wangnoo said on Tuesday.

Researchers have developed a new high-speed microscope that can give scientists a clearer, more comprehensive view of biological processes as they unfold in living animals.