World’s most expensive drug! Dose worth $3.5 million approved for this disease

World’s most expensive drug! Dose worth $3.5 million approved for this disease

US regulators approved CSL Behring’s Hemgenix-hemophilia B gene therapy worth $3.5 million a dose, making it the world’s most expensive drug. The drug costs 28.58 crores (28,58,48,675.00) in Indian rupees. Here are five points to know about the new drug- What is hemophilia? According to the NHS, hemophilia is a rare condition that affects the … Read more

Here’s how black tea may help your health later in life

Here’s how black tea may help your health later in life

A daily cup of tea could help you to enjoy better health late in life however if you’re not a tea drinker, there are other things you can add to your diet. The key is flavonoids, which are naturally occurring substances found in many common foods and beverages such as black and green tea, apples, … Read more

8 amazing health benefits of Buttermilk (Chaas)

8 amazing health benefits of Buttermilk (Chaas)

If you don’t love buttermilk, you need to check out some of the overlooked benefits. Given its incredible health advantages, buttermilk is a beloved beverage in India. Even ancient Ayurvedic scriptures advocate regular buttermilk consumption. North India’s favourite summertime beverage is buttermilk, called ‘chaas’ in Hindi. Buttermilk has many advantages in addition to being delicious … Read more

What! Good cholesterol may not protect against heart diseases?

What! Good cholesterol may not protect against heart diseases?

For decades doctors have been telling their patients that high levels of HDL, otherwise known as “good cholesterol,” could protect them from heart disease. But a new study suggests that having a lot of so-called good cholesterol doesn’t mean a lower risk of heart attacks.  That doesn’t mean HDL levels have no impact. An analysis … Read more

Puducherry govt launches Dengue, Chikungunya awareness drive

Puducherry govt launches Dengue, Chikungunya awareness drive

Puducherry: The Union Territory of Puducherry has commenced an awareness drive against dengue and Chikungunya as the northeast monsoon has set in. The UT health department has deployed 12 auto vehicles for an awareness campaign on contagious diseases. A senior official with the health department told IANS that the vehicles will operate in all areas through Primary … Read more