Drugs

May 10, 2021

Study shows Ibuprofen safe, doesn't raise Covid death risk

Earlier, in the pandemic, there was a debate on whether the use of such drugs increased the severity of COVID-19, which led to urgent calls for investigations.

April 11, 2021
Raids at luxury hotels in Kochi; drugs seized, 4 held

A few people were caught with MDMA and chemical drugs from a hotel at Palarivattom. They had turned up for the party, and were using drugs in the room.
March 30, 2021
Researchers discover new weapon against HIV in diabetes drug

The findings suggest that diabetes drug metformin and other drugs that reduce T cell metabolism might be useful as adjunct therapies for treating HIV.
March 08, 2021
Coast Guard seizure: Crew of Sri Lankan fishing boats dumped 250 kg drugs in sea

The interrogation of the six-member crew, including the captain, revealed that the men had dumped drugs, weighing 250 kilograms, in the sea to escape the law enforcers. The Narcotic Control Bureau has taken up the probe.
March 04, 2021
Worried about friend's addiction to drugs? This app may help

The app named Harbor prompts the user to answer several questions about their friend's substance use behaviour and provides feedback on the potential seriousness.
February 16, 2021
Drugs, drinks may increase premature heart disease in youngsters: Study

The study, published in the journal Heart, suggests that those who regularly use 4 or more substances are 9 times as likely to be affected.
January 19, 2021
Acute myeloid leukemia could be treated by new drug combination: Study

The research team was able to significantly enhance cancer cell death by jointly administering the drugs that are only partially effective when used as single-agent therapies.

Drugs

Study shows Ibuprofen safe, doesn't raise Covid death risk

Raids at luxury hotels in Kochi; drugs seized, 4 held

Researchers discover new weapon against HIV in diabetes drug

Coast Guard seizure: Crew of Sri Lankan fishing boats dumped 250 kg drugs in sea

Worried about friend's addiction to drugs? This app may help

Drugs, drinks may increase premature heart disease in youngsters: Study

Acute myeloid leukemia could be treated by new drug combination: Study

Vagamon rave party: Seven types of drugs worth lakhs used, say police

Nine held over rave party at Vagamon resort, CPI expels owner

COVID-19 vaccine: 21 days ideal gap between two doses, say experts