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Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibiotics- Quote of the day by Immanuel Kant: 'Less luxury is the key to good health. The shorter you sleep, the longer you live' - A life lesson that explains power of self-control by the German philosopher
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- New insurance norms for hospital admission: 'Unnecessary hospitalisation' won't be allowed; doctors fear genuine mediclaims may be deniedNew insurance norms for hospital admission issued by the General Insurance Council advise that patients with uncomplicated fever be treated...31 Jul, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- In 1942, a German U-boat sank SS Benlomond, leaving Chinese sailor Poon Lim alone in the Atlantic on an eight-foot raft; after surviving 133 days on fish, birds, and rainwater, he was rescued near Brazil and said, “I hope no one will ever have to break that record”Poon Lim survived 133 days alone on a life raft after his ship sank. He rationed limited supplies and improvised to catch fish and birds fo...30 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Why people sleep with phones next to bed? Psychology and sociology studies say it's not because of any addiction or love for gadgetsMany keep phones near their beds for practical and social reasons. This habit provides comfort and a sense of security for adults. Some use...15 Jul, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- Jammu traders' body announces war rooms for free ration, medicines; assures stock for 3 monthsAmid Indo-Pak border tensions, panic buying gripped Jammu. The Jammu Traders' Federation reassured the public about sufficient supplies. Th...07 May, 2025, 09.58 PM IST
- Doctors to be penalised for not prescribing generic drugs, says new NMC regulationAll doctors must prescribe generic drugs, failing which they will be penalised and even their license to practice may also be suspended for...12 Aug, 2023, 04.05 PM IST
- Diabetes, patented TB, HIV drugs enter essential listPopular anti-diabetes drug teneligliptin, insulin glargine injection, Common antibiotics like meropenem, Cefuroxime have been included in t...14 Sep, 2022, 12.27 AM IST
- Essential medicines list: Govt adds 34 new drugs, drops 26; all you need to knowSeveral anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List...13 Sep, 2022, 08.16 PM IST
- Govt gives nod for WHO global centre for traditional medicine in GujaratThe WHO GCTM will be established under the Ministry of AYUSH.09 Mar, 2022, 03.40 PM IST
- Mansukh Mandaviya launches 6th edition of National Formulary of India to promote rational use of medicinesMandaviya said that the NFI 2021 would act as a guidance document for all the healthcare professionals such as clinicians, pharmacists, nur...28 Oct, 2021, 09.05 PM IST
- Health Ministry issues guidelines for rational use of medicines, tests for COVID-19 patientsThe nine-page guidelines have not mentioned the use of these medicines which have been used widely by doctors to treat Covid-19 patients.07 Jun, 2021, 03.15 PM IST
- Pharmacists to ration drugs to avoid shortagePharmacists in the country have decided to ration the sale of medicines to customers in a bid to curb panic buying and stave off a shortage...15 Apr, 2020, 07.39 AM IST
- Doctors to prescribe generic drugs only or face action, says MCIThe MCI has also asked the medical practitioners to ensure that there is rational prescription and use of drugs, failing which action will ...22 Apr, 2017, 05.48 PM IST
- Antimicrobial resistance poses serious consequences: J P NaddaAMR is resistance of a microbe to an antimicrobial medication that used to be effective in treating or preventing an infection caused by it.16 Apr, 2016, 01.52 PM IST
- Government making efforts to bring down price of drugs: Health Minister JP NaddaNadda said the government is trying to regulate the prices of drugs and make medicines more affordable for the people.28 Nov, 2014, 02.45 PM IST
- Free medicine scheme in public health centres likelyIndia proposes to start an initiative for free supply of essential medicines in public health facilities to provide affordable health-care ...03 Oct, 2012, 09.39 PM IST
- Government plans to supply essential medicines freeGovt said it proposes to start an initiative for free supply of essential medicines in public health facilities & a provision of Rs 100 cr ...24 Aug, 2012, 07.41 PM IST
- Drug companies ban freebies to docsPharma firms have decided to restrict travel, gifts and shopping expenses offered to doctors.17 Jan, 2007, 08.50 AM IST
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