New Delhi, June 7 (IANS): Indias crippling second wave of Covid-19 may be getting all of the attention now, but it is critical that we do not overlook the silent but deadly killer that has emerged as the leadin
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS): Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) on Monday announced the launch of its Digital Asthma Educator platform. The platform guides asthma patients on the correct technique of u
New York, June 6 (IANS) Covid-19 has had a significant, detrimental impact on adolescent mental health, especially in girls, according to a large study published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
A team of Icelandic
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS): Amid the clamour for an in-depth investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi were reportedly the firs
Toronto, June 3 (IANS) SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, infects immature red blood cells (RBC), reducing oxygen in the blood and impairing the immune response, say researchers.
The study, published in
Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Biotechnology company Mylab Discovery Solutions has on Thursday commercially rolled out India's first Covid-19 self-test kit CoviSelf.
Designed as the mid-nasal swab test, CoviSe
New Delhi, June 3 (IANSlife) A pan-India survey by Ipsos has revealed that headache is the top common ailment among urban Indians, with at least 1 in 2 claiming to be suffering from it. Moreover, to mitigate th
New Delhi, June 3 (PTI): Global land-use changes through human settlement, agricultural expansion and livestock production are creating hot spots favourable for coronavirus-carrying bats, and where conditions a
TORONTO, JUNE 2 (IANS): Genetic evidence does not support vitamin D as a protective measure against Covid-19, say researchers.
The team from McGill University in Quebec, Canada, analyzed genetic variants of
New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Noting that Covid-19 vaccination drive is ramping up, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said they hope to vaccinate the "whole c
Washington, June 1 (IANS) Scientists created safe and effective vaccines against Covid-19 at an unprecedented speed. But, according to industry leaders, the next generation of Covid shots will be low in cost, e
New York, June 1 (IANS) People with Covid-19 infection are likely to have strong immunity against coronavirus for at least a year after they were initially infected, according to a study.
The study, led by s
New Delhi, May 31 (IANSlife): With mortality rates of Covid-19 being higher among patients with co-morbidities which are directly related to tobacco, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) h
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Bulk of Indians have accepted feeling symptoms like fever, tiredness, dry cough, cold, nasal congestion and running nose prompting them to go for Covid-19 test.
IANS-CVoter Covid tra
New Delhi, May 30 (IANSlife) May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It is responsible for 13 per cent of all new
New York, May 29 (IANS) Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23 per cent, suggests a sweeping new genetic study.
The study indicates that if someone who nor
London, May 28 (IANS) The Johnson & Johnson single-dose Covid-19 vaccine has been approved in the UK, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said on Friday.
This is the fourth Cov
New York, May 28 (IANS) People with genetic high cholesterol, heart disease or both, and infected with Covid-19 can be more at risk of heart attacks, according to new research.
Familial hypercholesterolemia
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) National lockdowns and public health campaigns introduced at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced the transmission of deadly invasive bacteria that cause respiratory infec
New Delhi, May 26 (IANSlife) A healthy diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, listening to music, or engaging in a hobby are all known stress-reduction strategies. Vitamins are an essential component in your quest f