medicine

'Milestone' prostate cancer drug

The first drug that targets precise genetic mutations in prostate cancer has been shown to be effective in a "milestone" trial by UK scientists.
29 October 2015, 05:11 AM

Wasp venom 'a weapon against cancer'

The venom of a wasp native to Brazil could be used as a weapon to fight cancer, scientists believe.
2 September 2015, 03:04 AM

When medicine kills

A report published in this newspaper reveals that the Drugs Control Ordinance 1982 under which medicine adulterators are tried is incomprehensive and inadequate.
18 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Freeze sperm at 18, bioethicist urges men

The sperm of all 18-year-olds should be frozen for use in later life because of the risks attached with being an older father, a UK bioethicist argues.
25 June 2015, 05:08 AM

'Human breast milk trade' health warning

Human breast milk being bought online by fetishists, bodybuilders and cancer patients is a danger to health, UK researchers say.
18 June 2015, 08:32 AM

HC questions govt failure to stop fake drugs

High Court issues rule questioning legality of the government’s inaction to control smuggled drugs and production of counterfeit medicine.
19 May 2015, 07:14 AM

HC seeks info on medicine price

The High Court asks the director general of National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate to submit a report on the present market price of life saving medicine and their approved price before it in
25 February 2015, 13:41 PM