Medicine
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The truth about weight-loss drugs in India: What works, what doesn’t, and what’s risky
Health | November 26, 2025 13:42 ISTWeight-loss drugs are everywhere in India right now, from semaglutide injections to online pills. But doctors say they’re not shortcuts. They help only when paired with guidance, lifestyle changes and patience, and misuse can trigger health risks.
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CM Yogi Adityanath orders overhaul of UP drug regulation system to ensure medicine quality
Uttar Pradesh | October 24, 2025 20:41 ISTYogi directed the creation of new District Drug Control Officer posts and ordered that the number of Drug Inspectors be doubled.
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Cough syrup deaths: Doctor arrested, suspended for prescribing Coldrif medicine in MP's Chhindwara
India | October 05, 2025 12:49 ISTCough syrup deaths: The Coldrif Syrup controversy originated in Parasia, Chhindwara, after several children allegedly became critically ill, and some tragically died, following the consumption of the cough syrup.
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Woman seeking medicine for toothache relief given sulphas tablet at pharmacy in MP's Jhabua, dies
Madhya Pradesh | May 17, 2025 13:41 ISTThe victim, identified as Rekha, was a resident of Dharampuri village, located about 3 km from the district headquarters. She visited a medical store near Thandla Gate and asked for medication to relieve a toothache.
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Doctor's post on Indians taking Dolo 650 goes viral, compares it to Cadbury Gems
Trending | April 17, 2025 11:56 ISTIf people have the slightest fever or pain, they tend to pop a Dolo 650. While taking this medicine might resolve the problem in the short term, it can have repercussions in the long term. A doctor shared a post on X wherein he compared Dolo 650 to Cadbury Gems. Check here.
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TMC to hold statewide protests against medicine price hike from today, check their demands
April 04, 2025 7:10 ISTWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced statewide TMC protests on April 4–5 against the Centre’s decision to hike medicine prices and GST on medical insurance. Over 700 essential drugs were affected.
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Blood pressure medicine can be a safer alternative to treat ADHD symptoms; says study
Health | February 21, 2025 23:04 ISTA new study found that a blood pressure medication may be a safer choice for treating symptoms of ADHD. The study included researchers from the University of Surrey and was published in Neuropsychopharmacology. Read on to know more.
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Peepal leaves contain medicinal properties that are effective in treating these diseases
Health | December 30, 2024 8:15 ISTThe Peepal tree not only has religious importance but Peepal leaves and bark are used in many herbs in Ayurveda. According to Acharya Balkrishna, many problems can be solved by using the divine tree i.e. Peepal leaves. Know the benefits of Peepal leaves?
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111 medicines fail quality test, regulatory body issues market alert
India | December 28, 2024 11:17 ISTThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organization under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare conducts monthly sample tests from sales or distribution points to prepare a list of spurious or poor-quality drugs.
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Drinking Curry Leaves juice on an empty stomach in the morning possess medicinal properties
Health | November 05, 2024 7:49 ISTDrinking curry leaves juice every morning on an empty stomach helps in reducing weight. Curry leaves are considered a medicine in Ayurveda. Many diseases can be cured by eating curry leaves and drinking its juice. Know how you can make curry leaves juice at home and what are its benefits.
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UK: India-born brain trauma expert honoured by King Charles III for 'services to neurocritical care'
World | June 18, 2024 20:40 ISTDavid Krishna Menon, a professor of anaesthesia at the University of Cambridge, was conferred with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). He is an expert in neurocritical care, secondary brain injury, neuroinflammation, and metabolic imaging of acute brain injury.
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WHO chief mentions Global Traditional Medicine Centre in India while recalling achievements in 2023
World | May 28, 2024 11:08 ISTWHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the year 2023 was a productive one in boosting access to medicines and other health products. India and the WHO established the world's first Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in 2022 and convened the first global summit on traditional medicine.
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Superfood Ginseng: Know THESE 5 benefits of this Herbal Medicine
Health | April 21, 2024 12:17 ISTKnow the transformative power of ginseng, a revered superfood with five key benefits for holistic health and vitality. Energise your body, sharpen your mind, and embrace nature's remedy with this potent herbal medicine.
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Pain Management to Skin Healing: Know how homoeopathy is the best form of alternative medicine
Health | March 15, 2024 16:00 ISTDiscover homoeopathy's effectiveness in treating ailments with gentle yet powerful remedies. Experience relief, restoration, and rejuvenation without adverse side effects. Embrace holistic healing today.
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New ChatGPT-like GenAI model to design new drugs to treat disease: Details
Technology | February 08, 2024 14:05 ISTInspired by ChatGPT's popularity and wondering if this approach could speed up the drug design process, the scientists in the Schmid College of Science and Technology at Chapman University in California, US have decided to create their own GenAI model.
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Lord of Medicine in Hinduism - His teachings, legacy and more
Lifestyle | November 03, 2023 9:05 ISTHis contributions to Indian medicine are immense, and his teachings continue to guide and inspire us even today. His emphasis on a natural and holistic approach to health is gaining popularity worldwide, making Ayurveda an integral part of modern healthcare.
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Nobel Prize 2023: Katalin Karikó, Drew Weissman win coveted award in Medicine for THIS reason
World | October 02, 2023 16:00 ISTThe Nobel Prize winner for Physiology or Medicine was Swedish scientist Svante Paabo, whose discoveries of human evolution provided key insights in functioning of the human immune system.
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Digene gel recalled by Abbott India after DCGI issues advisory
Health | September 06, 2023 18:48 ISTThe DCGI said the impugned product manufactured at the Goa facility may be unsafe and its use may result in adverse reactions.
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Doctors can prescribe generic medicines over teleconsultation, not anti-cancer drug: NMC
Health | August 24, 2023 16:08 ISTThe National Medical Commission's decision to not allow doctors to prescribe anti-cancer drugs over teleconsultation is also a wise one.
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'Zero tolerance on spurious medicines...': Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on cough syrup row
India | June 20, 2023 15:07 ISTHealth Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asserted India will never bargain on quality of medicines and always alert to ensure no one dies of spurious drugs.
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