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Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't lazy: What repeated alarms revealPsychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't always unmotivated or careless. Psychology suggests this habi...- 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...
- A new nanotech breakthrough could help heal dangerous wounds antibiotics can’t treatScientists are using nanomaterials to heal stubborn wounds that resist antibiotic treatment through a new era of smart wound care. These li...
- In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
- Drug regulator drafts guidelines on high-risk solvents after tainted syrup deaths in kidsIndia's drug regulator is creating new rules for dangerous solvents in children's medicines. This follows tragic deaths linked to contamina...
- 15,000 kg fake honey worth Rs 22 lakh seized in UP. Before you add honey to your meals, try these simple tests to check its purity at homeHoney purity test: FSSAI revealed that the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department seized 15,000 kg of suspected adulterated honey worth nearl...
- For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
- The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
- How Long Cooked Chicken Really Lasts in the Fridge Before It Turns RiskyCooked chicken leftovers can be deceiving. Experts warn that appearance and smell do not indicate spoilage. Bacteria can grow even when foo...
- Think paper cups are safer than plastic? Viral video offers a reality check that may shock youA viral video is raising concerns about everyday tea and coffee habits. It claims that hot beverages in paper cups can expose consumers to ...
- Quote of the Day by Alfred Nobel: 'A heart can no more be forced to love than a...'—Inspiring quotes by the legendary Swedish chemist and inventor who also founded the Nobel PrizesQuote of the Day: Alfred Nobel's quote on love, comparing it to digestion, emphasizes that emotions cannot be forced. This reflects his lif...
- Rainy summer making you sick? Top doctors share what to eat and what to avoid to stay infection-free in this changing weatherWith rising seasonal infections during shifting heat and rainy weather, experts emphasize a strong monsoon diet focused on immunity-boostin...
- Homeopathy doctors in Bengaluru switch to safer medicine practicesDoctors have stopped selling branded medicines at their clinics. Non-qualified personnel too are being dissuaded from dispensing these medi...
- Government plans two new labs to test drug samplesIn a move to ensure safer medicines, the Centre plans to designate two new laboratories — in Mumbai and Chennai — as ‘appellate testing lab...
- Access to life saving medicines will be maintained: GovtThe price caps imposed so far on NLEM 2015 medicines has saved consumers nearly Rs2,300 crore due to reduced prices, according to the minis...
- Drug regulator maps out new site inspection norms for safer medicinesAccording to some GMP experts, CDSCO’s proposed move may be different from the risk-based inspection system followed by the US Food and Dru...
- Poke Me: Any move to ensure safety of medicines is good. But a blanket ban on numerous products? (Readers react)While any initiative to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicines in India must be lauded, it is a big concern that India’s drug regulato...
- Delhi High Court stays ban on sale of Procter and Gamble's Vicks Action 500 till March 21Healthcare major Procter and Gamble today got interim relief from the Delhi High Court which stayed till March 21 government's decision ban...
- Indian pharmaceutical industry to reach $20 bn by 2015: AssochamAssocham has said it expects the Indian pharmaceutical industry to reach $20 billion by 2015, making it one of the world's top 10 pharmaceu...
- Health ministry bans Tegaserod & GatifloxacinTegaserod is reported to increase the risk of heart attacks, while gatifloxacin in elderly patients may increase risk of developing serious...
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