New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, present in 33 countries, is making a fresh surge in Covid infections as well as deaths in Italy, the US, the UK, Vietnam, and other nations, including
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Sydney, April 24 (IANS) Researchers have identified a gene that controls the cut-off switch for kidney inflammation and could pave the way for more precise disease diagnostics and personalised treatment for kid
London, April 24 (IANS) Vitamin D levels may be key in determining the human body's response to anti-cancer immunotherapy, especially among people with advanced skin cancer, according to a study. The fin
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Most parents are concerned about potential long-term risks from the Covid-19 vaccine for their children and some fear they'll be held responsible if their child gets ill after the
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has upgraded Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 to a Covid-19 "variant of interest" (VOI) due to its "sustained increase" and "gr
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Covid-19 and the climate crisis, which have caused unprecedented disruptions across the world, had a similar negative impact on young Indians' mental health, showed a study by int
New York, April 20 (IANS) Are you diabetic? Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages like sodas, fruit punch, and lemonade to cut down the risk of premature death, according to a study. The study led by researchers a
New York, April 20 (IANS) Women who experienced depression during pregnancy are more likely to be diagnosed with cardiovascular disease within two years after giving birth, according to a study of more than 100
New York, April 20 (IANS) Exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy enhances the risk for respiratory viral infection, shows a study. During pregnancy, women are more susceptible to severe respiratory
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) India recorded 12,591 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, which is 20 per cent higher than the previous day. On Wednesday, 10,542 new cases were recorded. The active caselo
London, April 19 (IANS): Patients with severe Covid-19 requiring mechanical ventilation are 16 times more likely to develop life-threatening ventricular tachycardia -- a heart rhythm condition -- within six mon
Bengaluru, April 19 (IANS): Incidence of head and neck cancers is increasing in the city, according to medical experts. Nevertheless, the city has many world-class hospitals and medical facilities that are e
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Even as summers have set in, India has started seeing extreme heat waves, which can be deadly especially for children, pregnant women and elderly, doctors said here on Tuesday. On
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The current increase seen in both Covid infections and deaths due to there is no cause of concern, experts said here on Tuesday, contending that we have reached Covid endemicity. I
New York, April 18 (IANS) Increased intake of refined rice and wheat as well as processed red meat, and low consumption of whole grains is causing a significant increase in the global cases of diabetes, accordi
London, April 18 (IANS) People living with long Covid who suffer from loss of smell show different patterns of activity in certain regions of the brain, a new study has found. The research from University Co
Sydney, April 17 (IANS) Long Covid appears to manifest as a post-viral syndrome of no greater incidence or severity than seasonal influenza, finds new research. However, the similarity observed is only valid
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) India saw a slight dip in the new Covid cases in the last 24 hours as 9,111 were reported against the previous day's count of 10,093, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Scientists have identified several protective drugs that may lessen the collateral damage caused by antibiotics without compromising their effectiveness against harmful bacteria. T
New York, April 15 (IANS) People admitted to hospital for the treatment of Covid-19 are likely to have a higher incidence of healthcare associated infections, finds a study. The study, published online in JA
