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Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hormone that prevents chemotherapy side-effects identified

Because follistatin is a hormone already found in the human body, there is much less potential for toxicity.

26 July 2018 5:35 PM IST

Common painkiller has a more profound effect on raising blood pressure than other similar medications (Photo: Pixabay)

Painkiller overuse spikes during cold and flu season

During flu season, people are 24 per cent more likely to exceed maximum recommended dose of 4,000 milligrams at least...

30 March 2018 8:23 AM IST

Kidney stones are one of the known causes of kidney damage.

Stones of horror

Kidney stones can be gruesome and extremely painful.

9 Jan 2017 12:09 AM IST

Incidents of isolated systolic hypertension in Americans 18 to 39 more than doubled (Photo: AFP)

Hypertension may cause risk of kidney damage in future

The common approach of ignoring higher systolic blood pressure levels in younger adults may be wrong.

22 May 2017 10:17 AM IST

The pills used to reduce gastric acid when taken over a period of time makes the kidneys weaker and may lead to shutting down of the organ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gastric acid pills may lead to serious kidney damage

Consuming popular heartburn drugs for prolonged periods is one of the major reasons

23 Feb 2017 9:49 AM IST