From antibiotics to multivitamins: Apollo doctor explains 10 medicine habits could be silently harming youA Hyderabad neurologist highlighted ten common medical practices lacking scientific backing, often prescribed despite weak evidence. These ...
22 Nov, 2025, 06.21 PM IST
From unicorn horns to IBC forms: Time to avoid the great Indian startup hangoverIndia's startup dream faces a reality check as many ventures falter. The article presents nine crucial questions to evaluate business model...
06 Nov, 2025, 05.55 PM IST
Arthritis pain relief with black cumin? What research says about this ancient remedyA recent study highlighted by TOI reveals that black cumin seed oil (Nigella sativa) offers a natural and effective way to alleviate arthri...
03 Aug, 2025, 06.06 PM IST
Government bans popular painkiller to save vulturesThe Centre has banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of Nimesulide due to its toxicity to vultures. Studies showed that the drug c...
03 Jan, 2025, 11.15 AM IST
Startups positioning India for exponential economic growth: Zupee founder Dilsher MalhiAt the India Internet Governance Forum 2024, Zupee CEO Dilsher Malhi highlighted startups' role in India's economic growth, driven by digit...
09 Dec, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
Rajputana Biodiesel shares debut at 90% premium over IPO price on NSE SME platformShares of Rajputana Biodiesel debuted at a 90% premium, listing on the NSE SME platform at Rs 247. The Rs 25 crore IPO saw immense interest...
03 Dec, 2024, 10.23 AM IST
Government advisory alerts users about Meftal's risks: Here's everything you need to know about itThe Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission's advisory alerts users about Meftal's dangers, specifically its active ingredient mefenamic acid, link...
09 Dec, 2023, 12.46 PM IST
Now, you will need a prescription for buying aspirin, ibuprofen, diclofinac in Delhi. Read whyDelhi government has asked chemists to restrain from selling aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac without a valid doctor's prescription to add...
21 Jul, 2023, 11.16 AM IST
Not just allopathy: Now parents prefer homoeopathy, ayurveda and acupuncture to heal their petsPet parents are increasingly gravitating towards alternative medicine, reiki, and home remedies.
31 Jul, 2018, 10.32 AM IST
Suffering from chronic pain? Acupuncture might be a safe alternative for drugsAcupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
19 Jun, 2017, 03.43 PM IST
Government ban on 350 drugs jolts 4% of pharma retail marketPfizer and Abbott and domestic companies including Alkem, Ipca and MacLeods, and is likely to be contested by companies, sources say.
14 Mar, 2016, 11.47 AM IST
Six ways to cure a throbbing headacheHaving a headache? Popped a pill? Consider these six alternatives that will help you keep headaches at bay.
28 Jun, 2015, 01.44 PM IST
Health ministry bans two drugs Analgin and Pioglitazone; industry protestsThe health ministry has suspended the sale of two drugs - painkiller Analgin and anti-diabetes drug Pioglitazone and all its combinations.
27 Jun, 2013, 05.22 AM IST
Gvernment bans sale of painkillerThe government has banned the sale of pain-relieving medicine, dextropropoxyphene, in a move that is expected to impact pharma companies' b...
12 Jun, 2013, 08.11 AM IST
For cheaper drug options, send SMSYou would soon be able to find the most affordable alternative to the medicine prescribed by your doctor through an SMS-based service.
17 Jul, 2012, 04.16 AM IST
- Philippines orders Novartis to pull anti-arthritis drug
Philippine health regulators on Friday ordered Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis to pull the painkiller Lumiracoxib from the market amid ...
18 Jan, 2008, 11.45 AM IST
- Merck's Vioxx successor equally risky, finds study
Merck & Co’s experimental painkiller, Arcoxia, may carry the same risk of heart attacks and strokes as Vioxx, according to an analysis of 2...
14 Sep, 2006, 12.01 AM IST