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pain medication news

Does smoking injure the stomach? Gastroenterologist shares 3 common ‘gut toxins’

Smoking and vaping can cause gastritis and stomach ulcers.
Published on Dec 18, 2025 07:07 pm IST

Feeling stuck with high blood pressure? 5 things to understand

Know the mistakes that keep your blood pressure high, even with medication.
Updated on Jun 16, 2025 06:33 pm IST

The dangers of self-medication: Here's what you need to know

"Self-medication can result in wrong diagnosis and inappropriate treatment that can potentially cause long-term harm," said Dr Tapas Kumar Koley.
Published on Nov 21, 2024 08:38 pm IST

The Domino Effect linking a painkiller and vultures to India's mortality rate

An expired patent, vultures and livestock deaths: The insidious domino effect potentially impacting India's mortality rate
Published on Aug 09, 2024 06:47 pm IST

Avoiding medication overload: The risks of taking multiple prescriptions

If you’re taking multiple meds, it’s smart to be aware of potential problems.
Published on Jul 23, 2024 02:02 pm IST

Blood cancer medication makes radiation therapy on brain tumours more effective

Blood cancer medication makes radiation therapy on brain tumours more effective, study reveals how
Published on Jul 20, 2024 05:29 pm IST

Samantha recommends hydrogen peroxide nebulisation: How effective is it?

Samantha Ruth Prabhu suggested Hydrogen Perxide Nebulisation as an alternate approach to viral medication.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 06:48 pm IST

Molecular causes of different functions of opioid receptors: Study

Opioid receptors are of major medical interest because opioids influence pain perception.
Published on Apr 16, 2024 05:00 pm IST

Epilepsy and pregnancy: Managing epilepsy during pregnancy and potential effects

Epilepsy and pregnancy: Managing epilepsy during pregnancy and potential effects
Published on Mar 28, 2024 10:09 am IST

6 holistic approaches to manage knee Osteoarthritis beyond painkillers

6 holistic approaches to manage knee Osteoarthritis beyond painkillers
Published on Nov 20, 2023 07:42 pm IST

Why is fentanyl so deadly?

Fentanyl is a painkiller 70 times stronger than morphine and a common illicit drug. But just 2 mg is enough to kill you.
Updated on Aug 30, 2023 11:36 am IST

Why pain is so hard to measure and how our study of brainwaves could help

Pain is often different in quality (dull, sharp, shocking, throbbing) and it may be hard to remember properly.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:59 am IST

Pain management tips for sports athletes

Pain management tips for sports athletes
Published on May 28, 2023 10:08 am IST

Joint pain and ageing: Tips to maintain bone health as you age

Joint pain and ageing: Tips to maintain bone health as you age
Updated on Feb 08, 2023 12:58 pm IST

Lifestyle changes that a diabetic can make to avoid or lessen diabetes effect

Lifestyle changes that a diabetic can make to avoid or lessen diabetes effect
Updated on Nov 17, 2022 03:36 pm IST

Dogs with bone cancer can be treated using 'click' chemistry, says new study

Dogs with bone cancer can be treated using 'click' chemistry, says new study
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 11:04 am IST

Links between people taking multiple medications and dementia diagnosis: Study

Links between people taking multiple medications and dementia diagnosis: Study
Published on Oct 14, 2022 09:50 am IST

Pelvic pain: Causes, symptoms, tests required, treatment

Pelvic pain: Causes, symptoms, tests required, treatment 
Updated on Aug 26, 2022 12:11 pm IST

6 easy to prepare vegetarian recipes that are high in vitamin D and calcium

6 easy to prepare vegetarian recipes that are high in Vitamin D and calcium 
Updated on Aug 11, 2022 04:34 pm IST

Cocoa helps to reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness: Research

Cocoa helps to reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness: Research
Published on Aug 01, 2022 10:50 am IST

Check out these preventive measures for migraine management

Check out these preventive measures for migraine management 
Updated on Jun 28, 2022 03:00 pm IST

Visiting an Emergency Department? Here's what to communicate, what to avoid

Visiting an Emergency Department? Here's what to communicate, what to avoid 
Updated on May 30, 2022 06:44 pm IST

Punjab-origin doc pleads guilty to prescribing illegal medicines in US

Gurpreet Singh Bajwa, 49
Published on Mar 05, 2020 09:42 pm IST

15-yr-old Gurugram boy sodomised, bled internally before death: Cops

On Saturday, the police had apprehended three minors, aged 14-16, for sexually assaulting and murdering the 15-year-old in Ashok Vihar, Sector 5.
Updated on Jun 24, 2019 07:53 am IST

Here’s how bullying is linked to usage of pain medication

Bullied students tend to experience more pain than their student’s pain medication use, the study found.
Updated on May 13, 2019 01:15 pm IST

‘2 of 3 girls in Delhi govt schools stay home on periods’

The survey found that 26% of schoolgirls skip classes because of a fear of staining their clothes.
Published on Mar 08, 2019 01:35 am IST

Non-addictive painkiller discovered for fighting opioid crisis

The chemical compound also blunted the addictive effects of oxycodone, a commonly abused prescription drug.
Updated on Aug 31, 2018 10:37 am IST

Ladies, this acupressure app could help reduce your period pain

About 50 to 90% of young women experience pain during their periods.
Updated on Apr 06, 2018 10:53 am IST