Prescription

Here is why you should not trust every online health advice

Posted By Editorial Team, March 04, 2019 at 07:05pm
Smart strategies to budget for your health

Posted By Editorial Team, February 01, 2019 at 07:20pm

With the Interim Budget 2019 being announced today, it's time for us to plan our own finances well so that we are never out of means in case of a health emergency.
Study finds doctors affected by burnout may be prescribing wrong medicines

Posted By Editorial Team, September 06, 2018 at 10:04pm

Burnout also increases the likelihood of lower professional standards, such as not following set guidelines or malpractice.
Good news: Countries in WHO South-East Asia Region resolve to make essential medicines accessible

Posted By ANI, September 05, 2018 at 07:38am

Medical products are a major component of out-of-pocket health care spending which has pushed 65 million people into poverty in the WHO South-East Asia Region.
Lower back pain? Go for early physical therapy, recommends study

Posted By ANI, May 23, 2018 at 03:57pm

Early physical therapy can be beneficial for those experiencing lower-back pain, a study suggests.
Adults are not safe from pneumonia, says study

Posted By ANI, April 25, 2018 at 05:16pm

Turns out, some commonly prescribed heartburn drugs are linked to pneumonia in older adults.
Are pills prescribed to treat physiological ailments like depression, bipolar disorder addictive?

Posted By Debjani Arora, April 05, 2018 at 01:03pm

Hear it from an expert.
Not just adults, children and teens are also exposed to opioids

Posted By Agencies, March 01, 2018 at 01:40pm

16 percent of the US population has an opioid addiction.
6 reasons you MUST cross check your doctor’s prescription

Posted By Swapna C, December 04, 2017 at 11:37am

Do you feel Indian doctors spend enough time with the patients? Here's how to make the best of your time at the clinic!
Want better health? Get a prescription of non-medical activities

Posted By Agencies, July 18, 2017 at 10:17am

You can benefit from a medically prescribed, slow and progressive approach to physical fitness.
Buying pain medicines without a prescription? Find out whether it is safe or not

Posted By Mita Majumdar, July 03, 2017 at 05:51pm

Here's everything you need to know about over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication.
Prescribe generic drugs in legible handwriting, Medical Council of India urges doctors

Posted By Debjani Arora, April 23, 2017 at 02:30pm

This move will make healthcare affordable and help people read the names of the drugs correctly
Non-medical use of prescription opioids doubled in the US in past decade: Study

Posted By Agencies, June 23, 2016 at 03:11pm

Non-medical use of prescription opioids more than doubled among adults in the US from 2001-2002 to 2012-2013, new research has found.
You will soon be able to print a pill that is a combination of your medicines

Posted By Agencies, May 28, 2016 at 04:44pm

The novel system can make customizable pills that release drugs with any desired release profiles.
FDA takes action against Snapdeal, Flipkart and Amazon for selling medicines without a license

Posted By Editorial Team, February 29, 2016 at 09:58am

For the second time, Snapdeal was pulled up by the Maharashtra FDA for selling prescription drugs without any license. Health Minister J P Nadda announced that there is no proposal to amend the Drug and Cosmetic Act to allow online sales of drugs.
How the doctors writing 'generic' prescriptions in India will save you money

Posted By Poorva Chavan, June 16, 2015 at 08:27am
Reading prescriptions to be easy, Doctors to write in capital letters

Posted By Editorial Team, June 13, 2015 at 12:16pm

Soon, doctors will prescribe in capital letters!
FIR filed against Snapdeal.com for selling prescription drugs online

Posted By Agencies, May 02, 2015 at 11:17am

Snapdeal.com sells prescription drugs online, violates rules.
When do you need antibiotics for cold and cough?

Posted By Shraddha Rupavate, July 15, 2014 at 04:36pm

Are you suffering from common cold, cough or flu symptoms. Read this before popping an antibiotic.
7 ill-effects of drug overdose

Posted By Shraddha Rupavate, February 26, 2014 at 10:00am

Do you fail to adhere to dosage recommendation of your prescribed drugs? Here's how overdose of prescription medication can affect your health.