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OTC drugs which are abused in India are cough and cold medicines, pain relievers and medicines for motion sickness.

12 chemists booked for sale of free Rajasthan govt drugs

No arrests have been made so far.

28 Aug 2018 2:38 AM IST

The accused demanded Rs 2 lakh from the doctor.

Thane cops arrest five for extortion

The doctor decided to pay them at Koparkhairane in Navi Mumbai.

26 Aug 2018 5:46 AM IST

Following the rise in the number of swine flu cases in the region, relatives of those who were tested H1N1 positive have been given Tami flu tablets. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Number of deaths due to swine flu on rise

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been assigned the work to report the supply and usage of tablets.

30 Sept 2018 5:30 AM IST

1 lakh units of blood have been collected through replacement donation in past five years.

Blood donation must be voluntary: FDA

Replacement blood donation refers to the blood donated by a patient's relatives/friends to restore the units utilised...

13 Aug 2017 1:51 AM IST

A file picture of Halle Berry, who had suffered from Hyperhidrosis in the past, used for representational purposes only.

Don't sweat, there's help!

Excessive sweating can get unnerving. But, there is a cure, which offers a long-term solution. We check with an expert...

2 May 2017 12:27 AM IST

Coffee shops in the city need to up their game where hygiene is concerned following the recent health scare reported from UKs leading coffee outlets.

Deadly mix: Brewing faecal bacteria in your coffee cup?

In fact, 92 per cent of ice samples collected by the BMC from street vendors across Mumbai were found to be...

30 July 2017 2:26 AM IST

The SIT, which is probing the Govind Pansare case, had carried out the search in the Panvel ashram of the Sanatan Sanstha after the arrest of Virendra Tawade.

Chargesheet filed against Sanatan unit over drugs

FDA also files chargesheet against a Sanstha member over seizure of restricted drugs at Panvel unit.

27 Dec 2016 1:40 AM IST

The government is working to regulate and reduce the portion of food offered in star hotels and restaurants to reduce wastage of food. Is that a good idea?

FDA raids 18 eateries, seizes over 24 food items

The raid comes ahead of the FDA's drive against adulterated food in the run-up to New Year celebrations.

16 Dec 2017 2:00 AM IST

Over 56 weeks, patients who got a lower dose of the drug lost an average of 9.5 pounds (4.3 kilograms). (Photo: Pixabay)

FDA approves diabetes drug that also helps with weight loss

The drug works by stimulating the body's own insulin production and reducing appetite.

6 Dec 2017 3:00 PM IST