Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Why are Indians suddenly buying more vitamins after starting Ozempic-like weight loss drugs?Demand for vitamin and nutritional supplements is surging in India. This trend follows the increased availability of semaglutide-based weig...
22 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
If you do this 800-year-old Chinese exercise daily, your BP & heart may stay healthier than with any other medicine, says studyChinese exercise: An ancient Chinese exercise, Baduanjin, practiced for centuries, shows promise in managing high blood pressure. New resea...
19 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Compliance squeeze, global scrutiny redefine India’s $30 billion pharma export playbookAs global markets prioritise quality and regulatory trust, India’s pharma sector is recalibrating beyond its traditional cost advantage.
01 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Assam govt to set up SOP to regulate rehabilitation and de-addiction centres
“The International Day against Drugs Abuse and Illicit trafficking” was observed at the Assam Police Headquarters. On this occasion, a meet...
26 Jun, 2022, 09.22 PM IST
View: Drug abuse affects more people than Covid yet we bury the issueIf you believe that drug abuse can’t be compared to the Covid-19 pandemic, do browse through India’s first-ever large-scale, nationwide sur...
07 Feb, 2021, 10.15 AM IST
Draft policy on drug demand reduction withdrawn from Cabinet to include new survey dataThe draft policy also proposed regulation of over the counter sale of sedatives and pain killers with the involvement of departments concer...
14 Oct, 2018, 05.03 PM IST
Government extends anti-narcotics scheme for 3 more yearsThe purpose of the scheme is to assist state governments and Union Territories which are contributing in controlling the inter-state and cr...
14 Feb, 2018, 04.40 PM IST
National policy to fight drug abuse on cardsA group of ministers (GoM) headed by Home Minister Rajnath Singh gave its go-ahead to the policy in July and now the ministry of social jus...
06 Sep, 2017, 11.16 PM IST
Eight-year-old system revived to fight drugsThe committee was constituted in 2008 to advise the government on issues connected with drug demand reduction, education and awareness buil...
07 Oct, 2016, 01.24 AM IST
Rajnath Singh-led GoM to review national policy on drug abuseThe policy talks about two type of addictive substances-- the illicit drugs like heroin, opium and the other, pharmaceutical preparations.
22 Sep, 2016, 11.02 PM IST
PMO asks for putting on hold bills on transgenders, drugsThe Draft Bill also includes a chapter detailing a series of offences which shall be treated as atrocity and violence against transgenders.
22 May, 2016, 01.09 PM IST
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment sanctions 28 new de-addiction centres in PunjabThe Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment on Friday sanctioned 28 new de-addiction centres in Punjab to curb menaces of drug abuse.
26 Jun, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
Drug reduction policy draft likely to be moved to Cabinet soonThe survey revealed that the problem was more serious in border states such as Punjab, Rajasthan, Northeast and mega cities, the draft poli...
01 Feb, 2015, 10.43 AM IST