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Paracetamol overdose can now be fought with a new blood test

Test, which detects levels of specific molecules in blood will help doctors identify which patients need more intense...

21 Nov 2017 8:46 AM IST

He has been facing the issue despite getting treatment for a year (Photo: Pixabay)

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High dose of erectile dysfunction drug causes man to develop...

Although it is known to cause visual disturbances that resolve within a day, this case points towards long-term or even...

4 Oct 2018 4:40 PM IST

Believe it or not, cocaine is a very common environmental contaminant - it is well known that it is present on many bank notes. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Japanese man dies in flight after consuming 246 cocaine packets

The prosecutor's office says other passengers reported seeing the man convulsing in the early hours of Friday.

27 May 2019 1:39 PM IST

Last year, more than 52,000 people died from drug overdoses, with almost two-thirds involving prescription or illegal opioids. (Photo: Pixabay)

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US: Significant rise in drug overdose deaths in past 5 yrs

Almost two-third cases of drug overdose deaths are because of prescription or illegal opioids

17 Dec 2016 12:54 PM IST