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Medicine

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital celebrates 10 years of Fetal Medicine

Leading doctors here on Tuesday underlined the role of fetal medicine in ensuring that the health of the unborn baby was not compromised.

Aug 30, 2016, 23:11 PM IST

JIS University to offer courses in technology, pharmacy, media

Kolkata-based JIS University announced it will soon start offering courses in technology, pharmacy, education and media.

Jul 18, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

New treatment for leukaemia could replace chemotherapy

Two drugs used in the targeted treatment of leukaemia can significantly prolong the survival time of high-risk patients, researchers say, suggesting that in future, these medicines could not only replace chemotherapy but even stem cell transplantation.

Mar 21, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Beware! Medication without doctors' prescription dangerous for health

People who take medicines without prescriptions are creating a major problem for health. The government is trying to mull the ban. Watch the full news story to know more!

Mar 17, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

Quit smoking at one go!

A new study says that quitting smoking all of a sudden is more abstinence compared to quitting gradually.

Mar 15, 2016, 11:18 AM IST

Vicks Action 500 Extra sale stopped in India by P&G after ban

The US consumer health giant Procter & Gamble has stopped the manufacture and sale of its cough-and-cold medicine Vicks Action 500 Extra.

Mar 15, 2016, 10:31 AM IST

Medicines may become cheaper as panel recommends capping of profit, cutting drug prices

A report by an inter-ministerial committee has made recommendations that trade margins trade margins of costly drugs be capped at 35% of maximum retail price.

Mar 09, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Paper-based multifunctional artificial skin could transform medicine, robotics

The flexible, paper-based skin is layered onto a post-it note, with paper, aluminium foil, lint-free wipes, and pencil lines acting as sensing components.

Feb 22, 2016, 11:10 AM IST

Kids fall ill after consuming medicine administered on National Deworming Day

Several children fell sick on National Deworming Day across the country, as a result of carelessness during serving medicines. Watch the video and get to know the entire news.

Feb 12, 2016, 17:05 PM IST

Codeine-containing cough drugs putting you at risk

Doctors have issued a warning about over-the-counter cough medicines that contain codeine after a girl overdosed.

Dec 23, 2015, 13:52 PM IST

Creativity at its best: A box of medicines or a wedding card!

A Mumbai-based family has got a wedding card designed resembling a pack of tablets.

Dec 16, 2015, 16:07 PM IST

BHU to host fair on Indian systems of medicine

The fair is to be hosted by Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and inaugurated by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Shripad Yesso Naik.

Dec 10, 2015, 20:06 PM IST

New bandage senses temperature, delivers medicine

Engineers have designed a sticking bandage that releases medicine in response to changes in skin temperature.

Dec 08, 2015, 17:00 PM IST

Make your heart smile with `healthy` choco pills

There's a new chocolate in town, which is healthy, calorie-free, and no fun at all. A new research has introduced chocolate in a pill.

Nov 22, 2015, 11:31 AM IST

Omega 3 supplements ineffective in depression

Widely thought to be essential for good health, Omega 3 fatty acid supplements may not be of much help in treating major depressive disorders, suggests new research.

Nov 05, 2015, 16:39 PM IST

Access to medicines key concern for consumers

In a joint survey conducted by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry and 1mg technologies on challenges faced by consumers while buying medicines from pharmacies, it has been stressed that an overwhelming majority of patients seek more convenient ways to get their medicine.

Oct 30, 2015, 23:47 PM IST