A new study found that people with a history of drug dependence are much less likely to have flourishing mental health and are more likely to have mental illness.
"This paper is the first to show that activating an early immune response therapeutically with a single dose is a promising strategy for controlling the virus, including the South African variant B.1.351, which has led to worldwide concern," said Sara Cherry, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania
"Remdesivir is not a life-saving drug in COVID-19. It is to be administered only in the hospital settings," the Health Ministry said in a tweet.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on April 16 said that strict action would be taken against those involved in black marketing of the Remdesivir drug.
Anees Ibrahim's close aide Kailash Rajput is already on the wanted list of Mumbai Police and NCB for smuggling drugs from India.
A team of researchers has identified nine potential new Covid-19 treatments, including three, that were already approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating other diseases.
Dwarka district of Delhi police busted a gang of drug suppliers and arrested three accused Lallan, Santosh and Ranjeet.
Over 2,300 people died due to drug overdose from 2017-19 in India with the highest number of such fatalities recorded in the age group of 30-45 years, according to the data by the National Crime Records Bureau.
Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh said that drug racket in valley is supported and sponsored by Pakistan. He said, "Punjab and J&K are easy targets for drug smuggling because of border proximity.
Cars and bikes rally was organised in Gujarat's Surat to spread awareness on drug abuse on January 26. The campaign enlightened the youth about the devastating impact of drug use which remains a pressing issue in the country. Rally aimed city's youths to realise the potential threats of drugs consumption and the subsequent damage it causes to one's health.
A recent study has found a newly developed compound that starves cancer cells by attacking their "power plants"
The NCB has summoned Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal on Wednesday for questioning in a drugs case.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Thursday busted an international racket of drug smuggling.
A study testing an experimental antibody drug for the coronavirus has been paused to investigate a possible safety issue.
Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said its joint venture firm Aleor Dermaceuticals has received final approval from the US health regulator for anti-fungal Tavaborole Topical Solution.
Drug firm Alembic Pharma on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator for Fenofibrate capsules, which reduces cholesterol and triglycerides in blood.
Ever since the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the Hindi film industry has come under spotlight over the issue of drug use with big names like Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and others being probed in connection with the death
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa filed a fresh complaint to the NCB over the alleged 'drug party' hosted by Karan Johar. The party came to the limelight a year back and was attended by Bollywood biggies including Deepika Padukone, Malaika Arora, Arjun Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan and others.
Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on September 15 reacted on Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan's speech in which she slammed BJP RS MP and Bollywood actor Ravi Kishan.
French authorities will introduce on-the-spot fines nationwide for drug users, particularly targeting cannabis, from September, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced.
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