Side Effects

World Cannabis Day: How cannabis, the ‘food of the gods’, became illegal in India

While cannabis is illegal in India today, it wasn't always the case. The Indian Hemp Commission of 1894 had concluded that its use is very ancient, and is harmless in moderation. So, what brought about this change?

Roll up: What's World Weed Day all about and why is it celebrated on 20 April?

In the US system of dates, 20 April is 4/20, and the day-long celebration of reefer seems to have metamorphosed from the number.

Exercise boosts immunity and makes vaccines more effective, finds new study

Regular physical activity increases CD4+ T cells, which are responsible for alerting the immune system of an attack and regulate its response.

One in four people experience mild, brief side-effects of COVID-19 vaccines: Lancet study

People with prior known COVID-19 infection were also more likely to experience local side effects.

India will review claims of AstraZeneca vaccine causing blood clots in 'unusual' sites

There have been no reports of cases in India, authorities are still looking into claims as many countries have either stopped or limited the use of the vaccine.

Fake prescription for COVID-19 appears on social media: Here's the list of medicines and what they do

Self-medication for COVID-19 based on messages shared on social media platforms can cause more harm then be helpful

Authors retract Lancet study that claimed higher death risk for COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine

An influential medical journal article that found hydroxychloroquine increased the risk of death in COVID-19 patients was retracted on Thursday, adding to controversy around a drug championed by US President Donald Trump.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Two studies that showed Hydroxychloroquine's negative effects on COVID-19 patients are being called into question

The study conducted on around 10,000 people tie the malaria drugs to a higher risk of death in hospitalized patients with the virus.

Novel 'aerosol' chemotherapy has promising results for stomach cancer patients

The treatment, involving an aerosol spray, is far less expensive than traditional chemotherapy.

Decagon: AI that predicts side effects from millions of drug combinations

Half of Decagon's predictions have been confirmed in recently published literature