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Listerine Cool Mint could raise cancer risk, study warns about oral bacteria

Listerine Cool Mint could raise cancer risk, study warns about oral bacteria

A study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology claims that regular use of Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash may increase cancer risk. Researchers say it is associated with higher levels of oral bacteria linked to periodontal disease and cancers of the esophagus and colon. The authors urge consistent oral hygiene practices to lower risk and keep mouths healthy.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Coffee drinkers may outlive non coffee sitters study finds 60 percent higher death risk

Coffee drinkers may outlive non coffee sitters study finds 60 percent higher death risk

A new study links long daily sitting and not drinking coffee with a markedly higher mortality risk, reporting about a 60% increase for non-drinkers who sit for six or more hours. Researchers say coffee may offer protective effects, especially for people with sedentary routines, and call for deeper work to clarify which compounds drive the benefit.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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India’s first CAR T therapy NexCAR 19 shows promise as hospitals expand treatment nationwide

India’s first CAR T therapy NexCAR 19 shows promise as hospitals expand treatment nationwide

India’s first CAR T cell therapy, NexCAR 19, is delivering encouraging early results for a specific blood cancer. Now available at 40 hospitals, the indigenous developer ImmunoACT is scaling access and building confidence in homegrown advanced treatment. The big question: can this breakthrough meaningfully change outcomes in the fight against cancer’s toughest battles?

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Health insurers push a common cashless empanelment system and hospitals fear what it will cost

Health insurers push a common cashless empanelment system and hospitals fear what it will cost

Insurers want a single empanelment system to make cashless treatment smoother for patients. Hospitals are skeptical, arguing the change could complicate billing, approvals, and operational workflows, effectively delaying care. ET Prime decodes the impact on hospitals, the insurance ecosystem, and the end customer—where the promised simplicity may not land evenly.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Sidhu sparks outrage claiming herbs and fasting cured his wife cancer

Sidhu sparks outrage claiming herbs and fasting cured his wife cancer

Navjot Singh Sidhu stirred controversy after claiming his wife’s advanced-stage cancer was cured using alternative remedies. His remark that fasting could kill cancer cells drew sharp criticism online. ET Prime consulted experts who cautioned that such ideas can mislead patients, risk delaying evidence-based care, and spread dangerous misconceptions about cancer treatment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Japanese clinical trials aim to regrow teeth with a new drug say researchers

Japanese clinical trials aim to regrow teeth with a new drug say researchers

Japanese researchers say a medicine designed to regrow teeth is moving toward human clinical trials. The breakthrough could shift dental care from treatment and replacement toward true regeneration, offering hope for people affected by decay and tooth loss. While early, the planned studies mark an important step from lab results to real-world testing in patients.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Hospital superbugs driven by AMR kill 5 million yearly while treatment options stay thin

Hospital superbugs driven by AMR kill 5 million yearly while treatment options stay thin

Doctors worldwide are confronting hospital-acquired “superbugs” fueled by antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The threat is stark: about 5 million deaths occur each year, yet clinicians still face limited tools to stop infections when standard antibiotics stop working. With bacteria evolving faster than new drugs, hospitals are bracing for a wider, more lethal antimicrobial crisis.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Mpox returns with mutation threat Are Indian vaccine makers Serum Institute ready

Mpox returns with mutation threat Are Indian vaccine makers Serum Institute ready

A newly mutated mpox virus traced to Africa has reached Europe and is now moving closer to Pakistan, raising concerns for the region. While authorities say it’s too soon to label it a pandemic, the article urges India to urgently assess vaccine readiness, strengthen outbreak preparedness, and prioritize domestic capacity to respond quickly if cases rise.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Plastic bottled water may raise blood pressure by microplastics study finds

Plastic bottled water may raise blood pressure by microplastics study finds

A study by Danube Private University in Austria suggests plastic bottle contact can increase blood pressure, potentially due to microplastics. Researchers reported that participants saw significant BP decreases when consuming fluids not packaged in plastic bottles. Published in the journal Microplastics, the findings point to avoiding plastic-packaged beverages as a simple step that may support healthier blood pressure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Health insurance complaints doubled in six years with 80% of cases rejected

Health insurance complaints doubled in six years with 80% of cases rejected

Health insurance complaints have doubled over the past six years, and they now make up 80% of all grievances, according to the insurance ombudsman. The ombudsman says post-Covid awareness still lags even as penetration rises, and urges a stronger healthcare industry regulator while pushing insurers to simplify confusing policy terms.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Health insurers add material change clauses to raise premiums at renewal without warning

Health insurers add material change clauses to raise premiums at renewal without warning

Health insurers are adding a “material change” clause that can let them revise premiums and policy terms at renewal. Experts warn it may clash with IRDAI rules meant to protect continuity and fair pricing. Policyholders are urged to read the fine print carefully, ask for written clarification, and understand how the clause could affect coverage going forward.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Typos and packaging flaws expose fake Mounjaro racket in Gurugram worth 70 lakh

Typos and packaging flaws expose fake Mounjaro racket in Gurugram worth 70 lakh

Gurugram authorities busted a counterfeit Mounjaro operation after police seized fake diabetes and weight-loss injections worth ₹70 lakh. The alleged mastermind, Avi Sharma, is accused of importing raw materials from China and producing the illicit drugs for profit. Investigators say clear differences in packaging and multiple typographical errors revealed the fakes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Lupin launches generic dapagliflozin and metformin tablets in the US after FDA approval

Lupin launches generic dapagliflozin and metformin tablets in the US after FDA approval

Lupin has launched generic anti-diabetic tablets in the United States—dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride extended-release—after receiving FDA approval. The company says its product is bioequivalent to Xigduo XR, positioning the launch as a potential new option for diabetes patients seeking effective treatment in the US market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Max Healthcare ramps beds to 6500 in Saket as demand for private care surges

Max Healthcare ramps beds to 6500 in Saket as demand for private care surges

Max Healthcare says hospital infrastructure alone won’t guarantee better patient outcomes, even as it expands capacity. The company has added a new facility in Saket, taking bed strength to about 6,500. It targets domestic patients and international medical tourists while using brownfield economics to control costs and narrow India’s private tertiary care bed gap.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Gujarat NGO demands drug regulator oversight for nutraceuticals over quality and pricing fears

Gujarat NGO demands drug regulator oversight for nutraceuticals over quality and pricing fears

A Gujarat-based NGO is urging the government to regulate nutraceuticals such as health supplements under drug regulators, not food safety authorities. The group alleges uneven product quality and unregulated pricing, arguing the current framework leaves consumers exposed. If accepted, the proposal could bring tighter standards and more transparent costs for nutraceuticals nationwide.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Eli Lilly responds after Gurugram bust of counterfeit Mounjaro made from China supplies

Eli Lilly responds after Gurugram bust of counterfeit Mounjaro made from China supplies

Gurugram law enforcement has reportedly dismantled a counterfeit Mounjaro operation, placing two people in custody. Authorities say the ring imported raw materials from China and manufactured the injections at a private home, supplying illicit diabetes and obesity drugs. Eli Lilly issued a statement after the Gurugram drug racket was exposed, underscoring growing concerns about counterfeit GLP-1 medications.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Jharkhand to recruit 1200 doctors soon and upgrade CT MRI across hospitals

Jharkhand to recruit 1200 doctors soon and upgrade CT MRI across hospitals

Jharkhand plans to recruit over 1,200 doctors to strengthen healthcare delivery. The state will also rope in an external agency to manage blood supply. CT scan and MRI facilities are set to be installed in all medical colleges and district hospitals, alongside efforts to ramp up testing for sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia, with tuberculosis targeted for elimination by 2029.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Over half of young Indians drop health insurance within three years as coverage stagnates

Over half of young Indians drop health insurance within three years as coverage stagnates

A survey by Niva Bupa finds over half of young Indians exit health insurance within three years. While total premiums rose 9.1% to Rs 1.2 lakh crore in FY25, the number of lives covered grew only 1.4% to 58 crore. The widening gap points to rising costs and weak retention among younger policyholders.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Aster DM Healthcare expansion targets 3300 beds as Alisha Moopen seeks India’s largest clinical chain

Aster DM Healthcare expansion targets 3300 beds as Alisha Moopen seeks India’s largest clinical chain

Aster DM Healthcare, led by Alisha Moopen, is ramping up expansion across India with plans to add over 3,300 beds and scale to become the country’s largest clinical chain. The company already runs around 40 hospitals. Moopen links the growth push to earning trust in a technology-driven world, backed by long-term, family-led investment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
Premji Invest backs NewEra Hospitals to scale advanced care and jump to 800 beds

Premji Invest backs NewEra Hospitals to scale advanced care and jump to 800 beds

Premji Invest has taken a stake in NewEra Hospitals to fund a major expansion. The plan is to raise capacity from 350 beds across three hospitals to 800 beds, while scaling advanced specialty care across Maharashtra. NewEra also expects to add three new hospitals in Nagpur, aiming to improve access to high-complexity treatment.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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