Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently seeking Covid-19 treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, has opened up on the alarming effects of the deadly virus on the mental health of th
Toronto, July 26 (IANS) In a study conducted in 41 countries, the researchers have revealed that breast cancer rates among women are on the rise globally.
The research, published in the journal The Lancet Gl
New York, July 25 (IANS) A global team of scientists has identified 21 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Notably, four of these compounds were found to w
New Delhi, July 25 (IANSlife) Hand sanitisers have irrefutably become the most important thing in our lives to protect ourselves during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic; the other things include masks and social d
New Delhi, July 25 (IANSlife) When it comes to working out, stretching has always been the underdog. Some people believe it is an essential part of exercise to avoid injuries, while others say can lead to injur
MOSCOW, July 24 (Reuters) - Human trials of Russia’s second potential coronavirus vaccine, developed by the Siberian Vector institute, will begin on July 27, the TASS news agency cited Russia’s cons
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) In an interview with IANS, Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India (SII) said as per the arrangement with AstraZeneca, SII will be making one billion doses of Covishield vaccine
July 24 (Reuters) - Regulators that normally work within their own countries or regions will likely harmonize efforts on potential COVID-19 vaccines to speed up their approvals once they become available, WHO c
BEIJING, July 24 (Reuters) - Animal tests of a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Chinese researchers show it triggers an immune response against the novel coronavirus, offering some promise as it go
New Delhi, July 24 (IANSlife) Due to the fear of Covid-19 pandemic, 'immunity' has replaced weight loss as the new 'It' word. Everyone is either talking about ways to boost it or what to eat to
New York, July 24 (IANS) If you want to lead a healthy, long life, read on. Researchers have found that diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, are associated with a lower risk of death from any caus
New York, July 24 (IANS) It seems like chocolate is good for the heart as researchers have said that consuming chocolate at least once a week is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease.
The study, publis
San Francisco, July 23 (IANS) People might have to take multiple doses of a potential Covid-19 vaccine to protect themselves from the disease, said Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates.
The billionaire philanthro
New York, July 23 (IANS) Pfizer, which has struck a nearly $2 billion deal with the US government to deliver 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine developed in collaboration with its German partner BioNTech,
UNITED NATIONS, JULY 22 (IANS): The COVID-19 pandemic is making a global childcare crisis even worse, head of the United Nations International Children's Fund (UNICEF), Henrietta Fore has warned.
Fore
New York, July 22 (IANS) People with a history of periodontal (gum) disease appear to have a higher risk of developing mouth and stomach cancer, warn researchers.
Periodontitis or gum disease is a serious gu
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) As the government seeks suggestions from the parents regarding the reopening of schools in the near future, health experts on Monday entered a debate whether reopening schools and coll
New Delhi, July 21 (PTI): The coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca shows promise as it can generate both antibodies and cell-mediated immune responses, say several scientists in In
New Delhi, July 21 (IANSlife) While the scare of the COVID-19 pandemic continues, citizens across the country have tested positive; some have been hospitalised while others have been advised to stay home care a
Beijing, July 21 (IANS) A phase 2 trial of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate conducted in China has found that the vaccine is safe and induces an immune response, according to a new study published in the journal Th