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  Tylenol during pregnancy and autism risk: What Indian doctors say after Trump’s claim

  Health | September 23, 2025 12:33 IST

  Donald Trump linked Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, but doctors stress no proven evidence. Here’s what experts say about safety and guidelines.

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  From physiotherapy to nerve blocks: Doctor shares pain management options beyond painkillers

  Health | July 12, 2025 16:56 IST

  Pain management doesn't necessarily need to include painkillers, as there are alternative steps an individual could follow to relieve themselves of the pain. Read on as doctor shares pain management options other than painkillers.

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  From Painkillers to Pranayama: Expert shares natural relief techniques for chronic headaches

  Lifestyle | June 24, 2025 19:09 IST

  An expert shares natural relief techniques, including pranayama and other holistic approaches, to help alleviate chronic headaches, offering an alternative to relying on painkillers.

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  Paracetamol use during pregnancy linked to ADHD diagnosis in children, finds study

  Health | March 04, 2025 8:12 IST

  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children. A new study has found that taking Acetaminophen, which is a common over-the-counter painkiller recommended during pregnancy, can lead to ADHD in children.

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  5 natural ways to relieve pain without painkillers

  Health | December 12, 2023 12:28 IST

  Embracing natural methods for pain relief not only provides alternatives to conventional medications but also promotes overall welfare. Let's explore these 5 effective, sustainable ways to manage pain without relying solely on painkillers.

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  Can painkillers lead to hearing loss? Need to think before popping pill for headache, back pain?

  Health | March 02, 2022 10:10 IST

  Cochlear implant surgery is effective on patients who are congenitally deaf and those who lose hearing due to various external factors including drug induced hearing loss and infections.  

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  The new chilli extract painkiller can cure knee pain

  Lifestyle | June 15, 2017 18:42 IST

  A synthetic version of a medicine usually extracted from the spicy chilli can relieve knee pain among osteoarthritis patients for up to six months

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  WOW! This new technology can cure migraine pain without drugs

  Lifestyle | March 02, 2017 16:25 IST

  The new era is here. No need to pop a pill to cure migraine pain. This new technology is going to be revolutionary for those who are suffering from migraine.

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  Venom of deadly snake that hunts young cobra can be used to make painkillers: Study

  World | November 01, 2016 14:04 IST

  Scientists have claimed that the venom derived from the long-glanded blue coral snake - one of Southeast Asia's rarest and deadliest snakes - may be used to make painkillers that manage pain without the side effect of addiction.

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  This common painkiller could slow cancer growth, say scientists

  Lifestyle | May 27, 2016 9:26 IST

  United States: Scientists have found that one of the most widely prescribed pain and anti-inflammation drugs has potential to slow the growth of cancer. The study, focused on celecoxib (Pfizer’s Celebrex), showed that the drug

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  Shocking! Prince stayed awake for '154 hours' straight before his death

  Hollywood | April 25, 2016 16:06 IST

  Legendary pop musician Prince stayed awake for “154 hours straight (over six days)” before his death.

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  Painkiller abuse ups risk of depression

  Lifestyle | February 16, 2015 23:46 IST

  New York: Patients who frequently consume opioid medicines or painkillers to manage chronic pain are more likely to experience depression, says a new research.Previous research had found depression to be linked with patients' opioid use,

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  Painkillers could kill heart attack survivors early

  World | September 11, 2012 22:04 IST

  London, Sep 11: Popular painkillers such as ibuprofen can elevate chances of an early death among heart attack survivors, suggests a new study.Some of these drugs, available over the counter, can make the blood clot

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  Gaza's Hamas rulers seize contraband painkillers

  World | June 26, 2012 18:34 IST

  Gaza City, Jun 26:  Gaza's Hamas rulers have confiscated and destroyed more than 2 million tablets of a painkiller popular with the local residents who say it alleviates the pain of their daily lives in