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- Read more about Harmful use of steroid lotions widespread in India
The widespread misuse of skin creams and lotions that contain steroids in India is harmful and out of control, warns a Gujarat-based dermatologist.
- Read more about Promising new melanoma drug in the offing
Scientists have discovered a new compound that shows promise for treating deadly skin cancers like melanoma that are resistant or unresponsive to leading therapies today.
- Read more about Japanese scientists discover HIV inhibiting protein
Japanese scientists have discovered a protein, found in humans, that has inhibitory effects on the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV), the media reported on Wednesday.
- Read more about Gut bacteria signal to brain when you are full
The bacteria in your gut may help control when and how much you eat as researchers have found that 20 minutes after a meal they produce proteins that influence activation of appetite-regulating neurons in the brain.
- Read more about Pfizer, IIT-Delhi collaborate for healthcare incubation
Pfizer and IIT-Delhi on Tuesday said they have launched an incubation accelerator initiative at the later's campus for Indian startup companies as well as individuals.

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- Read more about Unending tests of Maggi cannot go on: Apex consumer court (Lead)
Following the Rs.640-crore class action suit filed by the government against Nestle India, the apex consumer court on Tuesday said "unending testing of Maggi samples cannot go on".
- Read more about Vitamin D doesn't cut cold in asthma patients
Taking vitamin D supplements does not reduce the number or severity of cold in asthma patients, suggests new research.
- Read more about Daily antibiotics may prevent drug-resistant TB
Prescribing antibiotic doses once or twice a week for tuberculosis (TB) treatment are more likely to lead to drug resistant strains than daily antibiotic regimens, new research has found.
- Read more about New compound heals diabetic wound faster
Researchers have discovered a compound that accelerates diabetic wound healing, which may open the door to new treatment strategies.
- Read more about India worst affected by TB : US ambassador
US ambassador to India Richard R. Verma on Friday said India is worst effected by tuberculosis (TB) and needs more efforts to fight the disease. Verma said TB was grabbing and finishing India. He said every year 2.2 million people were becoming victim of TB.