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Do not sell or prescribe cough syrups to kids: Gurgaon civil surgeon to chemists, hospitals

October 06, 2025 5:12 pm

Gurgaon Civil Surgeon Dr Alka Singh suggested that children can be administered Ayurvedic medicine for cough and related symptoms.

Here’s what happens to the body when you start your day with haldi water

September 23, 2025 5:43 pm

For most healthy individuals, turmeric water in moderate amounts is safe, but people often overdo it without medical supervision leading to complications.

As anti-obesity drug Wegovy launches in India, patients share experience using drugs like Mounjaro; doctors weigh in effectiveness

July 08, 2025 4:13 pm

While real-time data on how Indians are responding to these drugs is still emerging, experts say that sustained weight loss and obesity management continue to depend largely on lifestyle modifications

Certain foods and drinks can significantly hinder thyroid medication absorption

5 foods and beverages that should be avoided immediately after taking thyroid medication

February 26, 2025 10:30 am

Expert shares the specific types of foods or beverages that should be avoided immediately after taking thyroid medication

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Why you need to take your BP medicine at the same time every day

February 13, 2025 3:09 pm

Know why consistency is the key for drugs to be effective

This is what happens to the body when you suddenly stop taking diabetes medication

August 30, 2024 9:30 am

The silent nature of diabetes can be tricky and the individual with diabetes often may not feel anything till it is too late

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Those medicines might be making you more sensitive to heat; here’s what to do

July 23, 2024 10:30 am

Dr Jagadish J Hiremath, public health intellectual, agrees, “Several types of medications can increase sensitivity to heat, affecting the body's ability to regulate temperature.”

Do I need that antibiotic?

May 21, 2024 6:00 pm

In recent years, U.S. health experts have recommended being more conservative in prescribing antibiotics for common situations, like for treating acne or preventing infections from dental procedures.

As man dies after consuming two Viagra pills while drinking alcohol, experts share its health effects

March 09, 2023 9:24 pm

Viagra tablet is effective for erectile dysfunction and a lot of evidence has proven its safety in all types of patients," said Dr Tejas Gundewar, chief male and female fertility consultant

A pharmaceutical scientist explains why some medications are swallowed while others are injected

June 20, 2022 7:36 am

When you swallow a tablet, it will initially dissolve in your stomach and intestines before the drug molecules are absorbed into your bloodstream. Once in the blood, it can circulate throughout the body to access different organs and tissues.