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Delhi HC exempts custom duties on medicines for rare diseases

The Delhi High Court has said that custom duties and charges will not be applied to medicines, drug…

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I'm a precision medicine doctor who helps patients boost their longevity. These are the 6 supplements I take every day.

A precision medicine doctor shared the six supplements she takes daily in the hope they'll help her…

Serafina Kenny   


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Prices of specialised medicines for diabetes, BP, arthritis, cancer have risen the most in the last 12 months, reveals LocalCircles survey

From April 1, 2023, the price of a basket of essential medicines could rise significantly due to th…

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How India’s soaring inflation puts more burden on the common man's pockets

In India, generally, two kinds of indices are used to measure inflation— Whole Price Index (WPI) an…

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If you’re diabetic or have a viral fevers, too bad! The Govt wants you to pay more for essential drugs!

This move has hiked the prices of 509 formulation packs, in line with the annual increase in the Wh…

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53. An Essential Oils Investigation

Young Living was built on the myth of its founder, Gary Young. But believing that story can come at…

Julia Press,Sarah Wyman,Charl…   


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Why frankincense and myrrh are so expensive

Frankincense and myrrh are perhaps best known for their biblical connotations. But this tree sap ha…

Andy Ash   


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People are undergoing 'bee sting therapy' to treat everything from Lyme disease to wrinkles, even though it could be deadly

One episode of the upcoming Netflix series "(Un)Well" features people using bee venom therapy for w…

Anna Medaris Miller   


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These essential, astronomically expensive drugs are the perfect example of our broken healthcare system

Steep price increases might be justified if the drugs got much better, more convenient, or more eff…

Ellie Kincaid   


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10 Innovations That Will Change Medicine In 2015

A vaccine that just went through the last phase of testing was found to be 60% effective, on averag…

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'This is the most complicated process I've ever seen': As billions flow into the hottest new area of medicine, top execs say a crisis is brewing

Gene therapy is the hottest area in medicine, offering up the potential to treat or even cure devas…

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Most Indians are still unable to buy critical illness drugs, here’s why

In many cases, innovator price and ceiling price are very similar indicating the methodology which …

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A paper microscope that costs only 50 cents can detect malaria from just a drop of blood - and it could revolutionize medicine

Practically, the Foldscope can help doctors correctly diagnose deadly diseases such as malaria, sch…

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Open AI’s latest ‘Strawberry’ will actually think before it acts!

In a much-anticipated release, OpenAI will launch its latest artificial intelligence model in 2 wee…

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A retired couple gets $23 monthly from SNAP and uses credit cards to buy groceries. They worry about going hungry.

Mary Dacus and her husband Stephen receive $23 a month in SNAP benefits. They are one of 40 million…

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Why have one baby when you can have 2? People are paying $500,000 to hire 2 surrogates at once and have 'twiblings'

Surrogacy agencies said some intended parents are spending half a million dollars on concurrent sur…

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Meet a couple with 5 kids who are barely making it despite working 4 jobs: 'It shocks me that $100k feels like poverty'

April Schultz and her husband earn a gross income of $130,000, but it's not enough for their family…

Noah Sheidlower   


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I'm a scientist who researches aging. These are the 6 supplements I take daily in the hope I'll live a long, healthy life.

A biogerontologist, a researcher who studies the biology of aging, shares the supplements he takes …

Serafina Kenny   


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Saffron (Kesar): The golden elixir of flavor and wellness

In the world of spices, Saffron, also known as Kesar, holds an esteemed position as the "king of sp…

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4 ways to live longer without spending much money, according to SuperAgers from the world's Blue Zones

Longevity hacks don't have to be expensive — boost your lifespan on the cheap with tips from worldw…

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