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Updated on Jul 12, 2026 05:47 pm IST

Weight loss, muscle mass: Study decodes strengths, weaknesses of GLP-1 drugs

A distributor displays Mounjaro (tirzepatide) self-injecting GLP-1 prefilled pens at his office in Thane, Mumbai.
Published on Jul 09, 2026 01:54 pm IST

Gains clear, but no single GLP-1 drug wins on every count: Study

Study compares 19 obesity drugs, no clear winner on weight and health outcomes
Updated on Jul 09, 2026 02:03 pm IST

Polish woman in India stunned after chemist keeps forgotten medicines for 4 days

A Polish woman said she “loved India” after finding medicines she had left at a chemist four days earlier.
Published on Jun 27, 2026 11:09 pm IST

‘You earn well only in your 50s’: Doctor questions MBBS career, early earnings

Viral post sparks discussion on MBBS salaries.
Updated on Jun 18, 2026 08:59 pm IST

For trafficked children, golden hour rule must apply

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Published on Jun 10, 2026 02:02 pm IST

New once-daily pill for cancer extends life: ‘Molecular glue’ works, study shows

A bottle of daraxonrasib, Revolution Medicine's pancreatic cancer drug,
Updated on Jun 02, 2026 12:08 am IST

Is India finally ready for original biotech IP?

Biotechnology REUTERS/Anton Vaganov (REUTERS)
Published on May 27, 2026 03:57 pm IST

Nationwide chemists' strike against online pharmacies begins with mixed response

Chemists across the country are clsoed today.
Updated on May 20, 2026 12:12 pm IST

Modern medicine can save your life from danger, but can it truly heal you?

Can doctors heal you from within?
Published on Apr 08, 2026 11:40 am IST

Foreign woman shocked after buying medicines for 252 in India

A foreign woman shared her shock at low medicine prices in India,
Published on Mar 28, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Why is Nick Baumel trending? Mayo Clinic controversy explained

The clips reportedly included jokes about sensitive medical topics such as yeast infections and catheter procedures.
Updated on Mar 26, 2026 10:42 am IST

Neurologist warns overuse of acidity pills could trigger a silent health crisis

Popping a pill for minor digestive discomfort is not the best solution, shares Dr Kumar.
Published on Mar 09, 2026 09:00 am IST

Michigan neurosurgeon lists 5 common drugs that can quietly harm the brain

Some medicines can have an impact on brain functioning with prolonged use, explains Dr Jagannathan.
Published on Feb 22, 2026 01:30 pm IST

Cardiologist shares most dangerous pill in your medicine closet

Find out why this pill is harmful for older men!
Published on Feb 02, 2026 05:40 pm IST

Can you drink alcohol while on PCOS medication and birth control pills?

Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking pills for PCOS?
Published on Jan 02, 2026 02:45 pm IST

Modi flags antibiotic misuse in Mann Ki Baat, doctors welcome message

Medical experts echoed PM Modi's concerns, warning of growing resistance and the dangers of self-medication.
Published on Dec 29, 2025 12:18 pm IST

Cardiologist shares 5 drugs that are secretly hurting your heart

Both over-the-counter and prescription drugs may have negative impact on the heart, shares Dr Yaranov.
Updated on Dec 11, 2025 08:59 am IST

Counterfeit medicines in India: Need for stronger regulation

Counterfeit medicine (Shutterstock/representational image)
Published on Nov 15, 2025 12:48 pm IST

Common medications could cause more people to have nightmares, experts say

Experts explain why common drugs like antidepressants or statins might be causing nightmares
Published on Nov 04, 2025 11:51 am IST

Noida: Man narrowly escapes as brother opens fire over mother’s medicine

Police said both the brothers are married. The victim, Manoj Sharma, resides with his family on the ground floor and Pradeep, the younger one in his late 30s, on the first floor of their house. (Representational image)
Published on Oct 15, 2025 05:28 am IST

Ludhiana endocrinologist explains why your thyroid medicines aren't working

Dr Arora highlights the rules you must keep in mind while being on thyroid medication.
Published on Oct 12, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Cough syrup deaths: Probe against Coldrif manufacturer exposes lapses in TN

TNFDA officials could not be reached for comment.
Updated on Oct 11, 2025 05:03 pm IST

MP doctors protest fellow medic's ‘illegal’ arrest over cough syrup deaths

The protesting doctors alleged that the cough syrup was poisonous and contained industrial solvent.
Published on Oct 10, 2025 10:50 pm IST

Drug body asks states, UTs to ensure strict testing amid cough syrup deaths

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday evening sealed the pharma unit that was producing the now-banned 'Coldrif' cough syrup.
Updated on Oct 09, 2025 02:52 am IST

‘Living best life, hiking off grid’: Nobel prize winner unreachable after win

Fred Ramsdell shares the prize with Mary Brunkow and Shimon Sakaguchi.
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:20 pm IST

Brunkow, Ramsdell and Sakaguchi win 2025 Nobel medicine prize

A screen showing the photos of Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi who were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology, at the Nobel Assembly of the Karolinska Institutet, in Stockholm, Sweden, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (Claudio Bresciani/TT News Agency via AP)
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 05:44 pm IST

AAP protests outside Kaysons Pharma in Jaipur over child deaths from cough syrup

A total of 11 children have also died in Madhya Pradesh's Chindwara district due to the consumption of the Coldrif cough syrup.
Published on Oct 05, 2025 12:38 pm IST

Why Leucovorin is being considered for autism treatment | Explained

GSK stopped manufacturing and marketing its version of leucovorin in 1997 but still holds the New Drug Application (NDA), meaning it is responsible for requesting new indications to be added.
Published on Sept 23, 2025 03:05 pm IST

NEET PG: What should be the next step if you don’t secure the desired rank?

There are thousands of students who are in the same position every year, and many of them still realise their dreams by making the right decisions and taking the right path.
Published on Sept 08, 2025 02:52 pm IST