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- Read more about Eating everything in moderation may be bad for you
Contrary to popular perception, eating 'everything in moderation' may actually lead to worse metabolic health as compared to eating a smaller number of healthy foods, says a new study.
- Read more about New test to measure if a person is pre-diabetic
Researchers have discovered a panel of unsaturated fatty acid markers in blood that could lead to a simple test to warn people years before the onset of diabetes.

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- Read more about Sun Pharma completes tender offer for InSite Vision
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.successfully completed cash tender offered by by Thea Acquisition Corp. (“Thea”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Sun Pharma, for all outstanding shares of common stock of InSite Vision Incorporated (OTCBB: INSV, InSite), which expired at 12:00 midnight, New York City time, (the end of the day) on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.
- 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.