Drinking less could prevent cancer deaths: study
Reducing annual alcohol consumption in Australia by one litre a person could significantly lower deaths from several major cancers, particularly among older Australians, a new study led by La Trobe…
March 2026
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about TrumpRx shortcomings, Lilly targeting employers, and more
A month after its launch, few drugs are available on TrumpRx and data about how much the site is being used remain unknown
AIIMS Bhopal Doctor Suicide Case: NHRC seeks report over harassment allegations
Bhopal: In a tragic incident, a female Assistant Professor at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal, has allegedly died by suicide following repeated harassment within her department, prompting…
STAT+: Eli Lilly launches program for employers to subsidize cost of obesity drug outside insurance
Eli Lilly is going beyond its efforts to sell its obesity drug Zepbound directly to patients, and is now trying to target employers.
Supreme Court examines mandatory NAT testing in blood banks
New Delhi: Amid growing concerns over complications arising from blood transfusions and recent cases where children reportedly contracted HIV through contaminated blood, the Supreme Court has decided to examine whether…
BRD medical college MBBS student dies in road accident
Gorakhpur: In a tragic road accident, a third-year MBBS student at BRD Medical College was killed, and three others were injured in a car collision. The incident occurred when a…
Kerala Medical College Teachers suspend strike for a week following assurances
Thiruvananthapuram: After receiving government assurances on pending salary arrears and improvements in hospital infrastructure, the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers' Association (KGMCTA) have decided to suspend its strike for one…
Medical Bulletin 05/March/2026
Here are the top medical news stories for today:Vitamin B12 Essential for Infant Brain Development, PGI Study Finds A new study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research…
Opinion: AI could revolutionize antibiotics — but the market is standing in the way
Economic reality and the persistent absence of funding stand in the way of using AI for antibiotic breakthroughs.
A month in, TrumpRx falls short of president’s grand promises
Trump wants to focus on his efforts to lower drug prices, but the TrumpRx website is falling short of his promises.