Health
- Aug- 2021 -16 August
‘Doctor at doorstep’: BBMP launches a mega program of home visits
Bengaluru’s civic body today launched a mega program of home visits by doctors in the city to collect information on…
Read More » - 15 August
Third COVID-19 wave might not be as severe as the second wave: AIIMS chief
Dr. Randeep Guleria, director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, stated on Saturday that the…
Read More » - 13 August
Bharat Biotech’s intranasal vaccine gets regulatory approval for Phase 2/3 trials
Hyderabad: Bharat Biotech, which developed the first nasal vaccine against Covid-19, has received the regulator’s nod for conducting Phase 2…
Read More » - 12 August
Eminem’s ex-wife Kim Scott hospitalised after suicide attempt: Report
Kim Scott, Eminem’s ex-wife, was taken to the hospital last month after allegedly attempting suicide. Law enforcement and emergency services…
Read More » - 12 August
Is China locking up its citizens inside their homes? Videos show Govt’s extreme steps after surge in Covid cases
In desperate times, desperate measures are necessary! China is resorting to a new tactic as it tries to contain the…
Read More » - 12 August
‘Encouraging’: Bombay HC on no adverse reaction during BMC’s Covid-19 home vaccination
Bombay High Court stated on Thursday that the fact that no adverse reactions were seen in bed-ridden beneficiaries who received…
Read More » - 11 August
After three transplants, man ends up with five kidneys in body
Chennai: A man who suffers from severe hypertension, had his third kidney transplant at the Madras Medical Mission and now…
Read More » - 10 August
79 villages in Pune to be kept under observation to contain Zika virus
Pune: The District collector has released a list of 79 villages that are most at the risk of the Zika…
Read More » - 10 August
‘Bat Woman’ warns of future COVID variants
Virologists in China have warned that new variants of the Coronavirus will continue to emerge, urging the public to keep…
Read More » - 10 August
Ex-NZ cricketer Chris Cairns on life support after suffering aortic dissection
Former New Zealand all-rounder, Chris Cairns is on life support in a Canberra hospital in Australia, according to New Zealand…
Read More » - 10 August
Modified tapeworm drugs may provide new Covid treatment: Study
New Delhi: A study conducted in a lab suggests a modified drug prescribed for tapeworms may be effective against Covid-19.…
Read More » - 10 August
Experts opine breastmilk can protect newborns against Covid
Chennai: Experts from various organizations discussed the importance of breastfeeding during World Breastfeeding Week, which is being observed in the…
Read More » - 10 August
Covid: Karnataka to begin door-to-door health check-up to curb coronavirus spread
Bengaluru: Karnataka has decided to conduct door-to-door health checks in the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits in order to…
Read More » - 9 August
Covid restrictions flouted: State books nearly 100 Hindu devotees, including a priest
Kerala state government has booked a hundred Hindu devotees of Varaikkal Devi temple for making offerings at the ‘Karkitaka Vavu…
Read More » - 8 August
Every pregnant woman must get tested for diabetes: Union Minister
Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State and a prominent diabetologist has called for obligatory blood sugar tests for all…
Read More » - 8 August
Study suggests Neanderthal’s population might have declined due to sex with humans
According to a study published in the PLOS One journal, Neanderthal blood samples revealed that their blood contained a specific…
Read More » - 6 August
Hoping to launch Covovax for adults in October, says Adar Poonawalla
New Delhi: CEO of Serum Institute of India (SII), Adar Poonawalla, says he is hopeful that Covovax, another Covid-19 vaccine…
Read More » - 5 August
Rockets from Lebanon hit Israel, drawing Israeli retaliation
Jerusalem: Two rockets fired from Lebanon hit Israel on Wednesday, prompting an artillery response amid rising regional tensions following an…
Read More » - 3 August
Actress Geeta Basra reveals she delivered her son after two miscarriages
Geeta Basra, who gave birth to her son Jovan this month, said that she had two miscarriages in the previous…
Read More » - 3 August
Yogi’s ‘Mass Vaccination’: UP becomes the first state to administer 5 crore Covid vaccines
Uttar Pradesh: It is no surprise that the state government of Uttar Pradesh managed a remarkable feat of vaccinating over…
Read More » - 3 August
State to announce changes to lockdown regulations tomorrow
Thiruvananthapuram: State officials have decided to change the lockdown restrictions. A review meeting took place today to discuss changes to…
Read More » - 3 August
2-year-old baby undergoes bariatric surgery to reduce overweight
New Delhi: A 2-year-old girl, who weighed 45 kg and was confined to a wheelchair, underwent an operation in a…
Read More » - 3 August
Try these simple tips for being fit and healthy
When it comes to fitness, most people want to reach their goals quickly and efficiently. Getting in shape, however, requires…
Read More » - 2 August
J & J withdraws Covid vaccine approval proposal in India
New Delhi: Johnson & Johnson withdrew its proposal seeking accelerated approval of its Covid-19 vaccine in India on Monday, without…
Read More » - 2 August
Odisha’s Bhubaneswar becomes first city in India to achieve 100 percent vaccination against COVID
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Bhubaneswar has become the first city in India to reach 100 percent vaccination coverage against Covid-19. In addition,…
Read More » - Jul- 2021 -31 July
Yamaha motors begins vaccination drive for employees
Yamaha Motor India has begun vaccinating its employees at its two manufacturing facilities in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. For…
Read More » - 31 July
State government makes RT-PCR test must for those coming from Maharashtra, Kerala
Bengaluru: Karnataka has updated its Covid guidelines to make a negative RT-PCR result from the neighbouring states of Kerala and…
Read More » - 31 July
Kejriwal’s model of healthcare in huge demand! Gujarat government to adopt this high-quality model
Gandhinagar: Gujarat’s administration, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), would shortly adopt Delhi’s Kejriwal model of healthcare. The Vijay…
Read More » - 31 July
Covid-19: 1 crore people can be vaccinated per month, says Kerala CM
Thiruvananthapuram: While a six-member expert team from the Centre reached Kerala on Tuesday to study the spiraling COVID-19 cases, the…
Read More » - 30 July
60-year-old post-covid patient with ‘black & white fungus’ saved
Hyderabad: The doctors at the SLG Hospitals in Hyderabad saved the life of a 60-year-old man whose one lung was damaged…
Read More » - 30 July
Expert panel recommends study on the mixing of Covaxin and Covishield
New Delhi: On Thursday, a Subject Expert Committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) recommended that doses of Covishield…
Read More » - 30 July
Here are 7 fibre-rich foods to be included in your diet
Consuming enough fibre can be challenging, especially when you don’t feel like eating veggies. The consumption of fibre, which is…
Read More » - 29 July
Israel: Hospitals reopen coronavirus wards as serious cases increase
Amid a continuing surge in serious COVID-19 cases, several Israeli hospitals reopened their coronavirus wards on Wednesday. In the aftermath…
Read More » - 29 July
Vaccine passport not planned for global travel, MEA clarifies
New Delhi: In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that there are no current plans…
Read More » - 28 July
Dinner with fish curry kills 3 members of a family
Bihar: After eating fish curry for dinner in Bihar’s Chapra, three members of a family died on Tuesday, while another…
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