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The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Epilepsy drugs may damage children's bones

Research also finds anti-epileptic drugs may cause reductions in bone mineral density and lower limb muscle force.

23 Sept 2017 8:42 AM IST

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New sensor may help combat drug resistance

The new sensing approach is based on a quartz-crystal resonator whose vibrations vary in measurable ways.

22 Sept 2017 6:05 PM IST

The girl was raped inside a car on Thursday.

For love of drugs: Man allows friends to rape wife for money to buy...

Perverted friends take turns to attack hapless women all the while capturing lewd moments in photos.

16 Sept 2017 11:09 AM IST

Introduction of single-tablet medication represented leap forward in ART dosing, and long-active anti-retroviral injections may represent the next revolution in HIV therapy (Photo: Pixabay)

Now a super injection that can administer several drugs at same time

Injection works using tiny capsules programmed to break down at different times, releasing drugs into the body weeks...

15 Sept 2017 3:34 PM IST

Differences between the sexes dont just involve the risk of experiencing depression (Photo: AFP)

Depression, a physical illness which can be cured by drugs, says...

According to expert from Cambridge University, it can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.

11 Sept 2017 4:59 PM IST

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Australian researchers say they can stop melanoma spreading

The results will change the way melanoma patients are treated.

11 Sept 2017 11:15 AM IST

As much as 14.7 per cent (29.7 lakh) of total population in Punjab was estimated to be hooked on substances like alcohol, tobacco, opium, charas and heroin. (Photo: PTI)

Over 2.7 lakh drug addicts in Punjab, says study

The study also found growing usage of injectable opioids like heroin and buprenorphine in the Union Territory and state...

10 Sept 2017 6:45 AM IST

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Scientists say aspirin could help treat tooth decay

7 Sept 2017 3:20 PM IST

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Cholesterol drug reduces death in men without heart disease

Here's what researchers found.

7 Sept 2017 1:40 PM IST

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Stoned-driving on the rise in the US: Study

A breath test for cannabis has yet to be developed.

29 Oct 2018 1:59 PM IST

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Painkillers during pregnancy linked to early puberty in girls

Researchers examined the correlation between intake of the analgesic paracetamol during pregnancy and a child's pubertal...

25 Oct 2018 5:33 PM IST

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Despite crisis, most patients want to take opioids after surgery

While opioids may effectively relieve pain after surgeries and procedures, they may not be the best option in all cases.

16 Oct 2018 12:31 PM IST