Can broccoli exert positive influence on drug efficacy?
A new study has found an ingredient in broccoli that has a positive influence on drug efficacy.
Mar 15, 2016, 14:09 PM IST
New 'AsthmaMap' brings 'personalised therapy' closer to reality
A newly-developed digital map detailing different mechanisms that contribute to the development of asthma has opened the door to personalised treatment more targeted to the type of asthma patients live with.
Mar 13, 2016, 09:39 AM IST
Fixed dose combinations: All you need to know!
Fixed dose combination or FDC is one that contains two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in fixed proportions in a single pill.
Mar 12, 2016, 19:23 PM IST
Over 2 million co-infected with HIV, hepatitis C
More than 2.3 million people globally are infected with both HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses, finds a new study.
Mar 11, 2016, 11:48 AM IST
Drugs to become cheaper as panel recommends putting cap on trade margins
For drugs priced between Rs 20-50, the panel has proposal to cap the margin at 40 percent.
Mar 09, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
After 'sex and drugs' comments, Rajasthan BJP MLA says JNU students responsible for 50% of rapes in Delhi
The BJP MLA from Rajasthan had claimed that those studying in JNU are involved in activities including "sex and drugs".
Feb 26, 2016, 08:59 AM IST
BJP MLA Gyandev Ahuja draws Amit Shah's ire for claiming 'JNU a hub for sex and drugs'
The BJP MLA from Ramgarh in Rajasthan`s Alwar district had claimed that those studying in JNU are involved in activities including "sex and drugs".
Feb 24, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
'Pakistan's ISI using narcotics syndicate in country to fuel riff raffs agitation, several Indian politicians involved'
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is using the narcotics syndicate in India to fuel riff raffs agitation.
Feb 23, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
Some heart disease drugs, antibiotics may help in treating cancer
According to a new study, published in the journal Cancer Research, researchers have identified drugs that showed promising perspectives in treatment of cancer.
Feb 09, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
DNA: How Pakistan's ISI is spreading drug addiction in Punjab
Pakistan's ISI is supplying drugs and spreading drug addiction in Punjab. Check out our balance sheet of drug addiction in Punjab.
Jan 15, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
No shortage of medicines at hospitals from February 1: Kejrwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said the people will not be denied medicines and consumables at government hospitals since there will be no shortage of them from Feburary 1.
Jan 12, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
Researchers claim liquid salts deliver drugs through skin with reduced toxicity
Did you know that formulating drugs as liquid salts might provide a safe and efficient strategy for topical delivery of drugs that causes skin toxicity.
Jan 02, 2016, 15:21 PM IST
Saffron-based crocin can prevent liver cancer
Amongst the deaths caused cancer worldwide, liver cancer remains the leading causes.
Jan 01, 2016, 18:18 PM IST
Bill Cosby charged with felony sexual assault in Pennsylvania
Comedian Bill Cosby was charged with sexually assaulting a woman in 2004 after plying her with drugs and alcohol.
Dec 31, 2015, 06:03 AM IST
Drugs delivered as liquid salt through skin reduces toxicity
Formulating drugs as liquid salts may provide a safe and efficient strategy for topical delivery of drugs that cause skin toxicity, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin.
Dec 30, 2015, 16:44 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
How parents can help prevent substance use in kids
Adolescence is a time when many children may consider experimenting with alcohol or drugs. A new research shows parents can reduce that risk by maintaining a healthy and open relationship with their children.
Dec 11, 2015, 16:52 PM IST
Women loathe preventive drugs for breast cancer
Five in six women with increased risk of breast cancer turn down drugs that are likely to prevent the disease, finds cancer research scientists in Britain.
Dec 09, 2015, 14:10 PM IST
Special report on drugs and spurious alcohol in Haryana
Fatehabad in Haryana is in news not only in the state but throughout the nation for the dubious racket of narcotics and illegal alcohol which is carried without any fear of the administration.
Dec 02, 2015, 20:51 PM IST
Novel therapy could cut hepatitis C prevalence by 80 percent
Recently approved antiviral medications for hepatitis C could reduce the prevalence of the blood-borne infection by more than 80 percent, researchers have estimated.
Dec 02, 2015, 11:33 AM IST
