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A brief overview of symptoms, complications, risk factors and management of hypertension

Keytruda under fire as oncologists push lower doses to cut soaring cancer costs

Doctors say smaller, effective doses and vial-sharing could ease patient burden, but pricing rules and access barriers keep treatment out of reach for many.

Illegal sale of codeine cough syrup at inflated prices flagged in parts of Madhya Pradesh

Authorities in Madhya Pradesh have flagged the sale of prescription-only codeine syrups at inflated prices, with reports pointing to diversion from legal supply chains and misuse as an intoxicant.

1.5 lakh kg expired Amul products destroyed in Jaipur after firm caught altering expiry dates

Food Safety Department seals warehouse, loads 27 trucks of seized goods for destruction after complaint exposes alleged plan to reprint dates and resell items.

India’s youth mental health crisis deepens as seniors fare far better in global rankings

Global Mind Health 2025 report shows sharp generational divide, with young adults ranking 60th worldwide and elders closer to functional norms.

India to roll out nationwide HPV vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer

The Centre’s free nationwide HPV vaccination drive will provide girls aged 9–14 with protection against human papillomavirus, aiming to prevent cervical cancer by administering the Gardasil vaccine in public health facilities across the country.