medications

Mental Health: How effective are anti-depressants? New study creates flutter

A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has raised questions on the effectiveness of anti-depressants on depressed patients. However, there is much more to the study than what meets the eye.

Aug 20, 2022, 15:00 PM IST

Antidepressants up risk of death: Study

The researchers reviewed studies involving hundreds of thousands of people and found that antidepressant users had a 33 per cent higher chance of death than non-users. 

Sep 15, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

60 medicines declared 'substandard' by drug regulator – Check out the entire list!

This year’s list includes painkillers, medicines for anti-allergy, fever, cold, loose motion, constipation, as well as calcium and iron supplements, among others.

Apr 22, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

Five natural remedies to treat skin allergy!

 Skin allergy is considered as one of the most common skin problem nowadays.

Feb 25, 2017, 23:21 PM IST

Not losing weight? Watch out for these six common reasons

Losing weight is not that simple, in fact it involves or depends on a wide range of factors such as – diet, physical activity, stress, sleep habits - which can be controlled.

Feb 08, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

7 most common reasons why your hair is falling out!

Intense physical stress such as childbirth, surgery, etc, can result in hair loss for several months after delivery. 

Sep 24, 2016, 05:44 AM IST

Heart attack and stroke prevention: Ways to reduce your risk!

There are steps you can take to help prevent a heart attack or a stroke. These steps involve taking medications and making heart-healthy lifestyle changes.

Aug 29, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Try these simple ways to relieve in-flight ear pain!

Though we all enjoy flight journeys as they are quick and convenient, but it can be painfull as well if you experience pain in the ears especially during takeoffs and landings.

Aug 01, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

Alcohol is not the only one, know the other culprits of liver cirrhosis!

 Liver cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver does not function properly due to long-term damage. 

Jun 07, 2016, 12:04 PM IST

Common heartburn drugs may damage your kidney

Researchers says that increased use of certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux may have damaging effects on the kidneys.

Oct 29, 2015, 00:44 AM IST