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Jaspal Rana was once in hospital with unbearable pain. Hours later he ignored doctors advice, took part in World Championship and won gold with a world record- Quote of the day by Academy Award winner Heath Ledger: ‘If you make decisions based upon people's reactions or judgments, then you…’ – The Dark Knight star’s lesson on how to be unbothered by societal pressures
- Kidney health warning: 10 common habits that could be putting your kidneys at serious risk, according to doctors
- US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industryThe United States Department of Justice is easing rules on certain marijuana items. The drug will be reclassified as less dangerous. This s...24 Apr, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
- Pharma companies struggle as input costs rise despite 0.6% price hikeFacing a modest 0.6% hike in medicine prices this year, pharmaceutical companies are grappling with the rising costs of raw materials fuele...18 Mar, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
- 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
- ICMR for selective ban on popular painkillerThe Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended a ban on Nimesulide for individuals under 18 and over 60 due to safety concer...23 Apr, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
- Meftal maker says adverse reaction flagged by IPC is very rareBlue Cross Laboratories, the owner of the Meftal painkiller brand, has clarified that the adverse reaction the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commiss...13 Dec, 2023, 11.28 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
- World Kidney Day 2023: Here are some of the habits that can damage your kidneyWorld Kidney Day is observed this year on March 9 and here are some habits one must avoid to keep the kidneys healthy.09 Mar, 2023, 12.15 PM IST
- World Kidney Cancer Day 2022: Overuse of painkillers, smoking can put you at risk of this fatal diseaseSmoking can cause considerable damage to your kidney.17 Jun, 2022, 02.14 PM IST
- J&J ordered to pay USD 572 million for opioid addiction crisisJ&J's shares rose about two percent to USD 130 in after-market trade following the decision.27 Aug, 2019, 11.01 AM IST
- Do you frequently pop painkillers? It may double obesity riskCommonly prescribed painkillers may also cause sleep deprivation.07 Dec, 2017, 07.02 PM IST
- Painkillers may lower skin cancer riskAnti-inflammatory painkillers such as aspirin and ibuprofen may help protect against the most common form of skin cancer, a new research ha...27 Dec, 2014, 01.29 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
- 'Do not approve Vioxx successor'A painkiller proposed as a successor to Vioxx should not be approved, a panel of federal health advisers overwhelmingly recommended.13 Apr, 2007, 09.20 AM IST
- Merck's Vioxx successor equally risky, finds studyMerck & 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
- Merck fined $50m in another Vioxx caseMerck lost the second Federal trial over its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx on Thursday and must pay $50m to a retired FBI agent who had a hear...18 Aug, 2006, 12.27 AM IST
- Merck wins one more Vioxx caseVioxx-maker Merck faces thousands of lawsuits nationwide over the once-popular painkiller, but the pharmaceutical giant’s strategy to fight...04 Aug, 2006, 12.38 AM IST
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