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DEVIL INSIDE DRUGS: Overuse of antibiotics can even harm the kidney of the patient.

DEVIL INSIDE DRUGS: Overuse of antibiotics can even harm the kidney of the patient.

Living it up: Antibiotics can cause drug resistance

People generally believe that popping pills is the solution to all the health problems but it is not that simple. The pills poppers soon fall prey to the overuse of antibiotics and then within some time the patient's body stops responding to the medicines in the expected manner.

COUGHED OUT: The FDA says cold medicines have potentially life threatening side effects on children.

Cough medicines not for kids: US FDA

The FDA says cold medicines have potentially life threatening side effects on children.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/cough-medicines-not-for-kids-us-fda/56847-17.html

DANGER ZONE: Dr R R Kasliwal, Cardiologist at Escorts says high blood pressure increases risk of heart attack.

200 mn in India suffer high BP

A new study says 200 million Indians are suffering from hypertension. Every fifth individual suffers from high blood pressure.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/200-mn-in-india-suffer-high-bp/40748-17.html

CHEAP DEAL: The website has a database of more than 2 lakh drugs.

Rx: website to lower medical bill

Delhi doctor helps people inform people about alternative brands of medicines which suit their pocket.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/rx-website-to-lower-medical-bill/38340-17.html

SPEAK UP: Don’t be afraid to speak up because it is about your life and your health, says Dr Varma.

Visiting a doc? Speak up for yourself

Dr Amit Varma who is director of Critical Care, Fortis tells you how to get the most out of a doctor’s visit.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/visiting-a-doc-speak-up-for-yourself/38034-17.html

AT RISK: Some commonly administered medicines given without a prescription can be harmful for children.

Is your sick kid overdosed with pills?

Often given to children without a prescription, some commonly administered medicines can prove deadly.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/is-your-sick-kid-overdosed-with-pills/37620-17.html

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