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Teen perception changed after legalisation of marijuana?
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 29 (ANI): A new study has found that the use of marijuana increased and the drug's perceived harmfulness decreased among teenagers in Washington after it was legalised for recreational use by adults.
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Good news! Drug cocktail of diabetes, hypertension can treat cancer
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 29 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that a combination of a diabetes medication and hypertension (high blood pressure) drugs can effectively combat cancer cells.
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Cabinet approves need-based sale of surplus land of four Pharmaceutical PS
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 28 (ANI): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the sale of surplus land of Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), Indian Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL), Rajasthan Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Limited (RDPL) and Benga
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New drug may restore cardiac function after heart failure
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 27 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new experimental drug called Cimaglermin that may help restore cardiac functioning after heart failure.
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Researchers find new drug to prevent heart attack, stroke in high-risk pat
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 22 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new therapeutic approach to prevent heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases by finding a protein inhibitor drug that can stop blockage development in blood vessels.
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India, Kyrgyzstan share common concerns on threat of terrorism, extremism:
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec. 21 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has said India and Kyrgyzstan share common concerns on the threat of terrorism, extremism and drug-trafficking.
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NSAIDs may prevent recurrence of colorectal cancer
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 20 (ANI): A team of researchers has determined the effectiveness of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and several supplements in preventing the recurrence of colorectal cancer after polyp removal.
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Certain high BP drugs cut spread of cancer in body
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 18 (ANI): A team of researchers has found that drugs used to treat high blood pressure can block the spread of cancer.
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Kejriwal fields Himmat Shergill against Majithia
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Majitha (Punjab) [India], Dec. 14 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that Himmat Singh Shergill would take on Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia, who has been "mired under various controversies pertai
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Now, a sleep disorder drug can help in weight loss
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 14 (ANI): Good news for obese people, who are struggling to control their desire for food to lose weight, as a team of scientists has found that a drug used to treat sleep disorder can reduce the impulse for food in overweight people.
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Uttarkhand runs for combating drug menace
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Dehradun [India], Dec. 12 (ANI): Battling the chilly winds and dropping temperature, a number of Uttarakhand residents participated in the 'Marathon 2016' organised by the state police over the weekend.
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Scientists derive substantial information to develop new drug for cancer
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Dec.11 (ANI):A recent research led by scientists at the University of California found that cancer researchers and drug companies may have been too quick to ignore a promising line of inquiry that targets a specific cell protein.
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