Prescription

Beware! These prescription drugs can cause serious side effects

Prescription drugs are usually strong medications and that is the reason why they require a prescription from a doctor. However, sometimes prescribed drugs may do more harm than good. Here are 6 prescription drugs that are known to cause serious side effects.
Here is why you should not trust every online health advice
Smart strategies to budget for your health

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Reading prescriptions to be easy, Doctors to write in capital letters

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

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

Are you suffering from common cold, cough or flu symptoms. Read this before popping an antibiotic.