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Paracetamol overdose poses severe risk of acute liver failure: Study

Study reveals how Paracetamol damages the liver, highlighting the need for caution in its use
Published on Feb 20, 2024 07:44 pm IST

Covid-19: Indian-origin experts on new UK data analytics panel

Devi Sridhar, professor of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, is chairing a new data-driven initiative convened by the Royal Society
Updated on Apr 17, 2020 02:05 pm IST

Old theories of 19th century scientist aid new light wave discovery

With the help of pioneering work of a 19th-century scientist, researchers have now discovered an unknown type of light wave.
Updated on Sept 09, 2019 02:53 pm IST

Health warnings on each cigarette may help reduce smoking

The researchers found that smokers felt the innovative approach has the potential to discourage smoking among young people, those starting to smoke and non-smokers.
Updated on Aug 31, 2019 07:04 am IST

A Karachi artist bridges borders with Gully Boy

Cinema 73 housed in a Karachi garage painted black, seats around 40 and has a movie shown every Sunday at 7.30pm. The first film it showed was Gully Boy.
Updated on Jun 03, 2019 10:15 am IST

How cave art shows that humans understood astronomy 40,000 years ago

Human ancestors may have had an advanced knowledge of astronomy as far back as 40,000 years ago, says a study.
Updated on Nov 28, 2018 05:48 pm IST

Painkillers during pregnancy can hurt even your grand children. Here’s how

Ovaries exposed to paracetamol for one week had more than 40% fewer egg-producing cells.
Updated on Apr 16, 2018 12:28 pm IST

Dinosaur footprints believed to be 170 million-year-old found in Scotland

Dozens of newly discovered giant dinosaur footprints on a Scottish island are helping to shed light on the Jurassic reptiles’ evolution.
Published on Apr 03, 2018 05:02 pm IST