Beijing, April 10 (IANS) Poor sleep may bolster genetic susceptibility to asthma risk, but a good night's sleep may help slash your risk of developing the chronic lung disease, according to a study.
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New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Having high blood pressure in your 30s is associated with worse brain health around age 75 like high dementia risk, especially for men, a new study has revealed.
The research, publi
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Decreasing levels of immunity in our population may trigger new Covid waves and to tackle this, India needs a strong disease surveillance along with high vaccine coverage, WHO Regional
Noida/Ghaziabad, April 9 (IANS) Amid the surge in Covid cases in Noida and Ghaziabad, likely due to the XBB.1.16 Omicron variant, the administrations of both the districts have taken a slew of measures to conta
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) After three years of the deadly pandemic, India is currently facing a cocktail of viruses -- putting healthcare providers on their toes as millions continue to suffer amid a poor Covid
New York, April 8 (IANS) A group of scientists in the US has identified an antibody that appears to block infection by all dominant variants of the virus that causes Covid-19, including Omicron.
The discover
New Delhi, April 8 (IANSlife) Even as the world gets into recovery mode post-pandemic, many people are still grappling with the symptoms of long Covid. According to the WHO, if you have recovered from Covid-19
London, April 8 (IANS) Millions of lives could be saved by a groundbreaking set of new vaccines for a range of conditions including cancer, experts have said.
A leading pharmaceutical firm said it is confide
London, April 7 (IANS) While Covid is primarily known to spread via aerosols, a new study led by an Indian origin researcher has provided first empirical evidence that the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on people's
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Adults hospitalised with the Omicron variant have a higher death rate than those hospitalised with seasonal influenza, even though Omicron is considered less virulent with lower case f
New York, April 6 (IANS) Covid-19 damages the cells lining the smallest blood vessels, choking off blood flow, leading to organ damage, according to a study.
The results, published in the journal Nature Comm
New Delhi, April 6 (IANSlife) One of the most difficult eras in human history, Covid-19, arose. Globally, the pandemic caused unprecedented health crises, economic turbulence, and societal unrest.
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London, April 6 (IANS) People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic are likely to have lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines, suggests a study.
In particular, exposure to fine
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Climate change can lead to global outbreak of mosquito-borne diseases dengue, zika and chikungunya, warned the World Health Organization on Wednesday.
The incidence of infections ca
London, April 5 (IANS): Eight hours without social contact can lead to a reduction in energy similar to eight hours without food, finds a study in the context of Covid-19 lockdowns.
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New Delhi, April 5 (IANS): Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research led by health experts from West Bengal.
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New Delhi, April 5 (IANS): India on Wednesday reported 4,435 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day jump since September 2022, according to the Union ministry of Health and Family Affairs.
The number of
Geneva, April 4 (IANS) Around 17.5 per cent of the adult population -- roughly 1 in 6 worldwide -- experience infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the World Health Or
Geneva, April 4 (IANS): Around 17.5 per cent of the adult population -- roughly 1 in 6 worldwide -- experience infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the World Health O
New York, April 4 (IANS) Updated Covid booster shots will be important for shoring up population immunity as new variants emerge, suggests a study.
However, the trick is to target a variant for the booster t