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'Pushpa'-Style Smuggling Attempt Foiled, Drugs Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized
A smuggler from Punjab was caught using a custom-built, fake diesel tank under his truck to secretly transport narcotics across state lines.
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AIIMS Introduces In-House, Free Drug-Level Tests For Epilepsy Patients
Under the initiative, AIIMS will offer monitoring for commonly used anti-epileptic drugs such as phenobarbitone, carbamazepine, valproic acid and phenytoin.
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'I Was Kidnapped, I Am A Decent Man': Maduro In 1st US Court Appearance
A defiant Nicolas Maduro declared himself the "president of my country" as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power.
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How Nicolas Maduro Used Venezuela As A Drug Passage For Mexican Cartels
Hours after the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, federal prosecutors in New York unsealed charges revealing how the Venezuelan government allegedly became a hub for cocaine trafficking.
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Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns
The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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AIIMS Director Warns Against The Use Of Over The Counter Antibiotics Amid Rising Antimicrobial Resistance In India
Do not take antibiotics over the counter, without a doctors consultation, said Dr M Srinivas, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, on Monday, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against their misuse.
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UP Drug Syndicate Kingpin Builds Secret Basement At Home, Uses It To Flee During Raid
Taslim, who has more than 70 cases registered against him, built the basement to store the drug consignments.
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Minoxidil Use By Mothers May Pose Health Risks To Infants, Says New Analysis
Researchers from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, analysed 2,664 cases of minoxidil-suspected infantile hypertrichosis from around the world.
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Trump Claims He Used 25% Tariff Threat To Make Macron Relent On Drug Prices
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he convinced French President Emmanuel Macron to accept his demands on drug prices as he pushes for lower costs for Americans.
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Sexual Assault, Drugs, Fines: Bengaluru Apartment Runs Own 'Justice System'
Police in Bengaluru have registered a criminal case against a residential apartment association and its private security contractor for allegedly bypassing the criminal justice system and handling criminal offences internally.
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What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic? 4 Possible Consequences
Along with blood sugar control, Ozempic has shown to promote weight loss primarily due to its impact on appetite and gastric emptying.
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Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
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Can Non-Diabetics Take Ozempic For Weight Loss? Doctor Answers
Ozempic is the brand name for a medication called semaglutide, which is primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists
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What Is Ozempic Neck? Causes, Signs And Can You Prevent It?
"Ozempic neck" is a popular term used to describe visible neck sagging, wrinkles or lax skin that some people report after rapid weight loss from Ozempic.
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'Pushpa'-Style Smuggling Attempt Foiled, Drugs Worth Rs 25 Lakh Seized
A smuggler from Punjab was caught using a custom-built, fake diesel tank under his truck to secretly transport narcotics across state lines.
-
AIIMS Introduces In-House, Free Drug-Level Tests For Epilepsy Patients
Under the initiative, AIIMS will offer monitoring for commonly used anti-epileptic drugs such as phenobarbitone, carbamazepine, valproic acid and phenytoin.
-
'I Was Kidnapped, I Am A Decent Man': Maduro In 1st US Court Appearance
A defiant Nicolas Maduro declared himself the "president of my country" as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power.
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How Nicolas Maduro Used Venezuela As A Drug Passage For Mexican Cartels
Hours after the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, federal prosecutors in New York unsealed charges revealing how the Venezuelan government allegedly became a hub for cocaine trafficking.
-
Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns
The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.
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Ensure Weight Loss Drugs Are Safe, Legal Before Use In 2026: UK Health Agency
New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has urged the people to make sure an
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AIIMS Director Warns Against The Use Of Over The Counter Antibiotics Amid Rising Antimicrobial Resistance In India
Do not take antibiotics over the counter, without a doctors consultation, said Dr M Srinivas, Director at AIIMS, Delhi, on Monday, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against their misuse.
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UP Drug Syndicate Kingpin Builds Secret Basement At Home, Uses It To Flee During Raid
Taslim, who has more than 70 cases registered against him, built the basement to store the drug consignments.
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Minoxidil Use By Mothers May Pose Health Risks To Infants, Says New Analysis
Researchers from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, analysed 2,664 cases of minoxidil-suspected infantile hypertrichosis from around the world.
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Trump Claims He Used 25% Tariff Threat To Make Macron Relent On Drug Prices
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he convinced French President Emmanuel Macron to accept his demands on drug prices as he pushes for lower costs for Americans.
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Sexual Assault, Drugs, Fines: Bengaluru Apartment Runs Own 'Justice System'
Police in Bengaluru have registered a criminal case against a residential apartment association and its private security contractor for allegedly bypassing the criminal justice system and handling criminal offences internally.
-
What Happens When You Stop Taking Ozempic? 4 Possible Consequences
Along with blood sugar control, Ozempic has shown to promote weight loss primarily due to its impact on appetite and gastric emptying.
-
Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
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Can Non-Diabetics Take Ozempic For Weight Loss? Doctor Answers
Ozempic is the brand name for a medication called semaglutide, which is primarily used to manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists
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What Is Ozempic Neck? Causes, Signs And Can You Prevent It?
"Ozempic neck" is a popular term used to describe visible neck sagging, wrinkles or lax skin that some people report after rapid weight loss from Ozempic.
