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China's New Twice-Monthly GLP-1 Shot Helps With Weight Loss In Trails
Bofanglutide, a new biweekly drug, has demonstrated strong efficacy in reducing blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Medical Shops Under Scanner As Kerala Cracks Down On Prescription Drug Abuse
Kerala cracks down on prescription drug sales without valid prescriptions. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala warns medical shops of strict action to curb misuse of medicines.
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"Needs To Be Strengthened": Maharashtra Food Regulator Chief On Manpower
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Tukaram Munde said the foremost responsibility of the FDA is to ensure that every citizen gets safe food and safe medicines.
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Govt Amends Drugs Rules To Bring Stem Cell, Gene Therapies Under Central Licensing
The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring cell or stem cell derived products, gene therapeutic products and xenografts under the Centrally License Approving Authority framework.
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13 kg Opium, Rs 30 Lakh Drug-Linked Property Seized In Haryana; 2 Arrested
A search of the vehicle allegedly led to the recovery of 13.06 kilograms of opium, estimated to have an illicit market value of nearly Rs 70 lakh.
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Alibaba To Pay $600 Million To Settle US Charges It Allowed Illegal Drug
The US alleges that Alibaba's US-based payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, violated federal law by failing to prevent merchants from selling and importing illegal products into the US through Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com.
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On GLP-1 Drugs? Lifestyle Expert Luke Coutinho Says 'You Could Be Losing More Than Fat'
According to Coutinho, people who lose weight quickly may lose not only fat but also muscle, strength, bone mass and functional capacity.
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This Simple Blood Test Could Predict Which Weight-Loss Drug Will Work Best For You, Says Study
People with low GIP levels responded best to tirzepatide, regardless of their GLP-1 levels. On the other hand, those with low GLP-1 levels and medium to high GIP levels had the best response to semaglutide.
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Shares Of Biotech Firm Abivax Surge 35% After Fresh Data In Lead Drug Trial
Abivax has been seen as a prime takeover target, with rumours claiming that several Big Pharma companies are keen to acquire the Paris-based biotech firm.
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Considering Weight Loss Drugs? 7 Things You Should Know First
Using weight loss drugs is a personal decision that should be made based on informed discussions with healthcare providers and thorough research into the options available.
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6 Mumbai Restaurants Lose Licences. Rats, Cockroaches Found In Some Of Them
The licences were suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration.
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Woman Hides Drugs In Private Parts, Gets Caught With Six Others In Kerala
The anti-drug operation began during a vehicle inspection at Vaniyampara in Thrissur, where officers intercepted a Swift car travelling from a resort in Palakkad to Thrissur.
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Tukaram Mundhe: IAS Officer At Centre Of Maharashtra Food Regulator Row
Among Maharashtra's most recognisable IAS officers, Tukaram Haribhau Mundhe has built a reputation for being uncompromising and fiercely independent.
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Seized Drugs Worth Rs 6,000 Crore To Be Destroyed In Massive Government Drive
India's push towards a drug-free future is picking up speed, with the government intensifying its crackdown on narcotics trafficking and abuse.
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Jan Vishwas Act 2026: Centre Eases Compliance Burden For Food, Pharma Sectors
The Centre has operationalised key reforms under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 relating to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
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China's New Twice-Monthly GLP-1 Shot Helps With Weight Loss In Trails
Bofanglutide, a new biweekly drug, has demonstrated strong efficacy in reducing blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
-
Medical Shops Under Scanner As Kerala Cracks Down On Prescription Drug Abuse
Kerala cracks down on prescription drug sales without valid prescriptions. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala warns medical shops of strict action to curb misuse of medicines.
-
"Needs To Be Strengthened": Maharashtra Food Regulator Chief On Manpower
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Tukaram Munde said the foremost responsibility of the FDA is to ensure that every citizen gets safe food and safe medicines.
-
Govt Amends Drugs Rules To Bring Stem Cell, Gene Therapies Under Central Licensing
The Central Government has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring cell or stem cell derived products, gene therapeutic products and xenografts under the Centrally License Approving Authority framework.
-
13 kg Opium, Rs 30 Lakh Drug-Linked Property Seized In Haryana; 2 Arrested
A search of the vehicle allegedly led to the recovery of 13.06 kilograms of opium, estimated to have an illicit market value of nearly Rs 70 lakh.
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Alibaba To Pay $600 Million To Settle US Charges It Allowed Illegal Drug
The US alleges that Alibaba's US-based payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, violated federal law by failing to prevent merchants from selling and importing illegal products into the US through Alibaba.com and AliExpress.com.
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On GLP-1 Drugs? Lifestyle Expert Luke Coutinho Says 'You Could Be Losing More Than Fat'
According to Coutinho, people who lose weight quickly may lose not only fat but also muscle, strength, bone mass and functional capacity.
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This Simple Blood Test Could Predict Which Weight-Loss Drug Will Work Best For You, Says Study
People with low GIP levels responded best to tirzepatide, regardless of their GLP-1 levels. On the other hand, those with low GLP-1 levels and medium to high GIP levels had the best response to semaglutide.
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Shares Of Biotech Firm Abivax Surge 35% After Fresh Data In Lead Drug Trial
Abivax has been seen as a prime takeover target, with rumours claiming that several Big Pharma companies are keen to acquire the Paris-based biotech firm.
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Considering Weight Loss Drugs? 7 Things You Should Know First
Using weight loss drugs is a personal decision that should be made based on informed discussions with healthcare providers and thorough research into the options available.
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6 Mumbai Restaurants Lose Licences. Rats, Cockroaches Found In Some Of Them
The licences were suspended by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration.
-
Woman Hides Drugs In Private Parts, Gets Caught With Six Others In Kerala
The anti-drug operation began during a vehicle inspection at Vaniyampara in Thrissur, where officers intercepted a Swift car travelling from a resort in Palakkad to Thrissur.
-
Tukaram Mundhe: IAS Officer At Centre Of Maharashtra Food Regulator Row
Among Maharashtra's most recognisable IAS officers, Tukaram Haribhau Mundhe has built a reputation for being uncompromising and fiercely independent.
-
Seized Drugs Worth Rs 6,000 Crore To Be Destroyed In Massive Government Drive
India's push towards a drug-free future is picking up speed, with the government intensifying its crackdown on narcotics trafficking and abuse.
-
Jan Vishwas Act 2026: Centre Eases Compliance Burden For Food, Pharma Sectors
The Centre has operationalised key reforms under the Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 relating to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
