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Novel drug may help treat hair loss

The only other option available to patients is hair transplantation surgery.

9 May 2018 4:24 PM IST

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This drug reduces inflammation in stroke patients

The drug is licensed for treating rheumatoid arthritis

27 March 2018 7:21 PM IST

$Luxembourger Patrick Steffen, a drug addict answers to a journalist at the Abrigado Center, a \shooting gallery\ in Luxembourg on March 29, 2018. (Photo: AFP)$ Life

'Shooting gallery' helps addicts in Europe's richest country

The question is why Luxembourg has so many drug addicts

7 May 2018 5:19 PM IST

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Here's why you should not carry medicines while travelling

The risk of having contracted such bacteria is doubled by taking antibiotics during the journey.

13 Jun 2018 2:03 PM IST

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HIV drug: Not as potent as previously thought

Here is what a new study has found.

12 Jun 2018 9:16 AM IST

China White is a street name given to a highly potent heroin substitute made from the homemade designer version of fentanyl.

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Superbug infections rising among injection drug users

Users of heroin and other injection drugs were 16 times more likely than other people to develop severe illnesses.

9 Jun 2018 6:06 PM IST

The new finding could help treat addiction, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar disorder and other psychiatric conditions.

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Science Says: What makes something truly addictive

The new "gaming disorder" classification from the World Health Organization revives a debate in the medical community.

22 Jun 2018 6:20 PM IST

The definition includes excessive use that damages health, relationships, jobs and other parts of normal life. (Photo: AP)

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Science Says: What makes something truly addictive

The strictest definition of addiction refers to a disease resulting from changes in brain chemistry caused by the...

22 Jun 2018 10:44 AM IST

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Religious involvement may prevent opioid abuse for mothers

Religious communities are just beginning to discuss the dangers of prescription drug abuse.

20 Jun 2018 2:33 PM IST

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Potential disease-fighting 'warheads' may be hidden in bacteria

Here is what a new study has found.

19 Jun 2018 2:13 PM IST

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Obesity, smoking may hinder arthritis treatment: Study

Lifestyle changes as well as optimising methotrexate use may facilitate rapid reduction of inflammation.

17 Jun 2018 12:09 PM IST

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Here's how you can alleviate pain

The new study builds on decades of observations by several scientists at John Hopkins and other institutions.

26 Jun 2018 1:25 PM IST