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Combining These Two Commonly Prescribed Drugs May Reverse Fatty Liver, Reveals Study
Pemafibrate and Telmisartan are medications primarily used to manage cholesterol and blood pressure, respectively. The study suggests that they may also be highly effective when used together to treat fatty liver disease.
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Summer Diarrhoea: Doctor Explains How Heat Causes Gut Issues, Shares Tips
Summer heat and humidity increase cases of acute gastroenteritis due to faster microbial growth in food and water, causing digestive issues.
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Use Of Common Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medications Like Loperamide, Diphenoxylate Linked To Higher Death Risks
A large new study links common IBS drugs like loperamide and diphenoxylate to a higher risk of death. Experts say the risk is small but raises concerns about long-term use, highlighting the need for safer, personalised treatment strategies.
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Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
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Common Diabetes Drug Metformin Works By Acting On Brain: Study
While diabetes medications are not considered as targeting the brain, the study, published in the journal Science Advances, shows that metformin has been influencing brain pathways all along, the researchers said.
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Affordable Semaglutide Is Coming: Should You Be Worried About Drug Safety, Health Risks And Side Effects?
India's healthcare landscape will change as semaglutide patents expire in 2026, allowing over 50 generic versions to enter the market and improve access for diabetes and obesity treatment.
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Kidney Disease In India: Doctor Explains Why Self-Medication Is A Major Kidney Health Risk
While high blood pressure and diabetes are the major contributors to kidney disease, experts say that there's one more risk factor which leads to kidney diseases in India. This is self- medication.
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Jan Aushadhi Kendra In Jamtara Provides Affordable Medicines To Poor, Middle-Class People, Drawing Over 200 Patients Daily
The Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is fast emerging as a major relief for poor and middle-class people, ensuring that affordable and quality medicines reach the general public.
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Are Young Indians Misinformed About Contraception? Doctor Warns About The Growing Impact Of Social Media Myths
Reliance on inadequate awareness and peer advice contributes to rising unprotected encounters.
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10 Common Side Effects Of Mounjaro, Ozempic And How To Handle Them, As Per An Apollo Doctor
From dry mouth and fatigue to nausea and weight regain, an expert breaks down 10 common side effects of weight-loss drugs and how to deal with them
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Combining These Two Commonly Prescribed Drugs May Reverse Fatty Liver, Reveals Study
Pemafibrate and Telmisartan are medications primarily used to manage cholesterol and blood pressure, respectively. The study suggests that they may also be highly effective when used together to treat fatty liver disease.
-
Summer Diarrhoea: Doctor Explains How Heat Causes Gut Issues, Shares Tips
Summer heat and humidity increase cases of acute gastroenteritis due to faster microbial growth in food and water, causing digestive issues.
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Use Of Common Irritable Bowel Syndrome Medications Like Loperamide, Diphenoxylate Linked To Higher Death Risks
A large new study links common IBS drugs like loperamide and diphenoxylate to a higher risk of death. Experts say the risk is small but raises concerns about long-term use, highlighting the need for safer, personalised treatment strategies.
-
Statins Vs Ezetimibe: Which High Cholesterol Drug Lowers Cholesterol With Lesser Side Effects?
Both statin and ezetimibe are commonly prescribed medicines to manage high cholesterol levels. Read on as a doctor explains which one is better for you.
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Common Diabetes Drug Metformin Works By Acting On Brain: Study
While diabetes medications are not considered as targeting the brain, the study, published in the journal Science Advances, shows that metformin has been influencing brain pathways all along, the researchers said.
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Affordable Semaglutide Is Coming: Should You Be Worried About Drug Safety, Health Risks And Side Effects?
India's healthcare landscape will change as semaglutide patents expire in 2026, allowing over 50 generic versions to enter the market and improve access for diabetes and obesity treatment.
-
Kidney Disease In India: Doctor Explains Why Self-Medication Is A Major Kidney Health Risk
While high blood pressure and diabetes are the major contributors to kidney disease, experts say that there's one more risk factor which leads to kidney diseases in India. This is self- medication.
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Jan Aushadhi Kendra In Jamtara Provides Affordable Medicines To Poor, Middle-Class People, Drawing Over 200 Patients Daily
The Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is fast emerging as a major relief for poor and middle-class people, ensuring that affordable and quality medicines reach the general public.
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Are Young Indians Misinformed About Contraception? Doctor Warns About The Growing Impact Of Social Media Myths
Reliance on inadequate awareness and peer advice contributes to rising unprotected encounters.
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10 Common Side Effects Of Mounjaro, Ozempic And How To Handle Them, As Per An Apollo Doctor
From dry mouth and fatigue to nausea and weight regain, an expert breaks down 10 common side effects of weight-loss drugs and how to deal with them
