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  New drug target may help prevent, reverse obesity: Study

  World | January 15, 2020 16:18 IST

  According to the study, published in the International Journal of Obesity, a receptor found in almost all cells called AHR, known to combat exposures to environmental chemicals, plays a major role in the body's metabolism.

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  New drug to treat Alzheimer's disease rolled out in China

  World | January 01, 2020 18:49 IST

  China's much publicised new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease has hit the market, raising hopes of a cure for millions of people in the country and abroad suffering from the brain disorder.

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  3 arrested for setting up 'ganja farm' at apartment bathroom in Bengaluru

  Crime | December 13, 2019 21:41 IST

  In a crackdown on Karnataka's narcotics trade, Bengaluru Police has busted a unique method of drug smuggling and have arrested 3 men in connection with this racket, all of whom are students.

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  UP govt bans substandard drug, recalls stocks

  India | November 27, 2019 10:20 IST

  According to a health department spokesperson, "A showcause notice has been issued to the Hyderabad-based supplier firm. Arrangements are being made to provide additional stock to meet the high demand of the medicine."  

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  Centre to vet penalty for driving under drug influence

  India | November 20, 2019 19:06 IST

  To curb the growing drug abuse in the country, the government would vet a proposal to extend penalty provisions applicable to drunken driving.

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  India to scale-up triple-drug therapy to eliminate elephantiasis

  India | October 30, 2019 19:44 IST

  The use of triple-drug therapy for elephantiasis will be scaled up in a phased manner from next month to accelerate the elimination of the tropical disease, the government said on Wednesday.

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  Inter-state gang of drug smugglers busted in UP

  India | October 08, 2019 12:16 IST

  A police team led by SHO Yashpal Dhama intercepted a vehicle on Khatima-Panipat highway near Kairana on Monday evening, Circle Officer Pradeep Singh said.

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  Karan Johar opens up on alleged 'drug party'

  Celebrities | September 21, 2019 14:42 IST

  Filmmaker Karan Johar was "angered" over the baseless allegations that he hosted a drug party at his residence, and he says he would ensure he deals with such accusations strictly in future.

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  Anti-malarial drug: New discovery offers new hope towards prevention from the deadly disease

  Science | August 30, 2019 18:02 IST

  A new drug has been discovered by a team of scientists in the US which unleashes a new hope to prevent the spreading of malaria. The drug aims to kill the parasite at all stages of its life cycle along with treating the patient suffering from the deadly disease. 

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  Manipur: Illegal cross-border drug smuggling on the rise

  India | August 20, 2019 11:16 IST

  "There is no doubt that illegal cross-border drug smuggling has increased in recent years and Manipur has become a favourable transit route for transporting them to other parts of the country and beyond," the officer said.

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  Himachal launches anti-drug mobile app, helpline

  India | June 30, 2019 21:02 IST

  "Anyone can register a complaint against a drug peddler through the 'Drug-Free Himachal' app," a government spokesperson told IANS.

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  Drug use increased 30% in India in last decade: UN report

  World | June 26, 2019 9:36 IST

  The United Nation's latest report on drug use revealed a 30 per cent increase on 2009 with regards to the consumption of narcotics with some 35 million people worldwide suffering from drug disorders, thanks to in-depth surveys conducted in India and Nigeria.

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  'Michael Jackson drug' still prompts curiosity from patients

  World | June 22, 2019 22:21 IST

  It remains the most widely used anesthetic in U.S. hospitals, but many patients still remember propofol as the drug that killed Michael Jackson.

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  Woman drug inspector shot dead inside her office in broad daylight in Punjab's Kharar

  India | March 30, 2019 10:03 IST

  Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused was running a chemist shop in Morinda and in 2009, Shorie, who was then posted as District Drugs Inspector in Ropar, had raided his store and had reportedly recovered intoxicant drugs from there, following which she had cancelled his drugs licence.

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  Punjab govt to seek Central law for death penalty to drug smugglers

  India | July 02, 2018 23:39 IST

  The Opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have accused the Amarinder government of doing nothing to contain the drugs racket in the state.

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  Penicillin allergy may cause 'superbug' infection: Study

  Lifestyle | June 28, 2018 11:42 IST

  Penicillin allergy is the most commonly documented drug allergy. 

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  Anti-dengue drug given to a pregnant woman can protect her and her foetus from Zika, study claims

  Health | September 27, 2017 15:31 IST

  This vaccine not only fights dengue, but also protects mother and foetus from deadly zika virus.

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  Hate workout but want a fab body? There may be soon a pill for it

  Lifestyle | August 26, 2017 10:47 IST

  "We may be able to develop techniques that can help tackle some of the biggest diseases," said lead researcher.

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  New drug developed by scientists may be helpful for blood cancer patients

  Lifestyle | August 09, 2017 18:50 IST

  This new finding can help in treating patients suffering from one of the most dangerous forms of leukaemia.

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  New method to make lung cancer drug trials more successful

  Lifestyle | June 15, 2017 14:57 IST

  The scientists, by mimicking the complexity of human tumours, could identify a biomarker which could serve as an indication as to which patient would respond better to certain drugs