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NPPA caps trade margins at 30% on 137 non-scheduled cancer drugs, new prices from Nov. 9

India, Oct. 21 -- The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on October 17 capped the trade margin at 30% of the maximum retail price (MRP), excluding goods and services tax (GST), for 137 c... Read More


Therapist outlines emotional avoidance, perfectionism and instant rewards as drivers of procrastination

India, Oct. 21 -- Smitha Kashi, a consultant art therapist and counsellor at Spandana Healthcare, told HT Lifestyle in an interview published Oct. 19, 2026, that procrastination is often rooted in emo... Read More


WHO issues first guideline on adolescent obesity, urges lifestyle changes before weight-loss drugs

India, Oct. 21 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guideline on obesity in adolescents aged 10 to 19, saying weight-loss drugs should be considered only for those with obesity ... Read More


Cardiologist outlines four checks for parents when a child’s heart races during sports

India, Oct. 21 -- Cardiologist Dr Pankaj Bajpai, Associate Director of Clinical and Preventive Cardiology, Paediatric Cardiology, and Cardiac Care at Medanta, Gurugram, set out four checks for parents... Read More


Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Pushkar Chawla lists five lifestyle habits to help reduce joint pain risk

India, Oct. 21 -- Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Pushkar Chawla told HT Lifestyle that joint pain should not always be dismissed as a normal part of ageing, and shared five healthy lifestyle habits that can h... Read More


Cardiologist outlines heart effects of cold plunges and saunas, flags warning signs

India, Oct. 21 -- Dr Dhirendra Singhania, director of interventional cardiology at Yashoda Medicity, said sudden exposure to extreme temperatures in cold plunges and saunas makes the cardiovascular sy... Read More


ENT doctor outlines why some people wake up with a dry mouth despite drinking water

India, Oct. 21 -- Dr K Priya, senior consultant in ENT at SRM Global Hospital, Chennai, said waking up with a dry mouth can be linked to how a person breathes while sleeping, rather than how much wate... Read More


PARAKH proposes targeted classroom interventions to address learning gaps flagged in 2024 national school survey

India, Oct. 21 -- Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH) has proposed targeted interventions to help states and districts address learning gaps ide... Read More


Fitness influencer Vanshika Khurana shares Bengali steamed paneer recipe claiming 30g protein per serving

India, Oct. 21 -- Fitness influencer Vanshika Khurana shared a Bengali steamed paneer recipe, also known as paneer bhapa, in an Instagram post dated October 18, according to a Hindustan Times report p... Read More


Georgia Department of Public Health issues measles exposure alert after Oct. 7 visit to Perry LongHorn Steakhouse

India, Oct. 21 -- The Georgia Department of Public Health issued an alert over a potential public measles exposure after an infected individual visited a LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry, Macon County, on... Read More