Investing in Minds: Education as a Counterforce to Declining Birth Rates

Investing in Minds: Education as a Counterforce to Declining Birth Rates

Mikko Myrskylä’s groundbreaking study, director of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR), reveals a strong connection between investment in education and economic sustainability. Economically, the educational investments covered the challenges brought on by declining birth rates and a shrinking workforce. The Economic Threat of Low Fertility: A Demographic Shift Low fertility rates tend…

Greening the Pharmacy: £13M Boost for Sustainable Medicine Production

Greening the Pharmacy: £13M Boost for Sustainable Medicine Production

In an attempt to modify the UK’s pharmaceutical industry, a funding announcement of £13 million has been issued that is expected to focus on the creation of smarter and cleaner pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, the manufacturing techniques of the industry are poised to become more sustainable. This funding aims at reinforcing the advancements made in the healthcare…

Hope for Lung Cancer Patients: New Treatment Option Approved in India

Hope for Lung Cancer Patients: New Treatment Option Approved in India

AstraZeneca Pharma India has made an announcement regarding the ongoing battle with lung cancer. The pharmaceutical company has been given the go-ahead by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, to import and sell Osimertinib Tablets (TAGRISSO). This marks a new milestone as it provides a new…

India's Innovation Showcase: A Glimpse into the Future at Startup Mahakumbh

India’s Innovation Showcase: A Glimpse into the Future at Startup Mahakumbh

The second day of Startup Mahakumbh showcased innovation zeal in the area of the Health and Bio-Tech Pavilion, featuring the implications of technology on the future. The Startup Mahakumbh event illustrated India’s ambition of becoming a world leader in innovation and technology-driven growth. The union minister for commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, has stated that…