Health
- Aug- 2021 -31 August
State govt to conduct special vaccination drive on Wednesdays, says Health Minister
Bengaluru: Dr. K. Sudhakar, Karnataka’s Health & Medical Education Minister, announced on Monday that a special vaccination drive will be…
Read More » - 30 August
Himachal Pradesh becomes first state to administer first dose of Covid vaccine to 100% of its population
Shimla: Health minister Rajiv Saizal announced on Sunday that Himachal Pradesh has administered the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine…
Read More » - 29 August
‘Are we in rush?’: Medanta’s Doctor Naresh Trehan as schools reopen
Medanta Chairman Dr. Naresh Trehan on Sunday, questioned whether states are in a ‘rush’ to reopen schools, citing the fact…
Read More » - 28 August
State of Kerala to impose night curfews starting Monday: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The Kerala government has decided to impose night curfews starting on Monday due to the spread of Covid-19 in the…
Read More » - 28 August
Chinese mouthpiece Global Times criticizes Indian scientist who investigated the Wuhan lab leak theory
The Chinese state-owned Global Times targeted an Indian science teacher whose investigation corroborated claims of a Wuhan lab leak on…
Read More » - 27 August
‘Beer buffs can rejoice’: You can get more relief with beer than with paracetamol
The University of Greenwich conducted a study in 2017 that found drinking two pints of beer is 24 percent more…
Read More » - 23 August
Mahesh Manjrekar diagnosed with urinary bladder cancer, undergoes surgery
Mahesh Manjrekar, an actor, director and film producer, was diagnosed with urinary bladder cancer and recently, had a surgery for…
Read More » - 23 August
‘Animal drug’ ivermectin is not approved for use in the treatment of COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to people self-medicating with ivermectin tablets to treat COVID-19 symptoms, saying…
Read More » - 23 August
Trump booed at Alabama rally after telling supporters to get Covid vaccine
Former President Donald Trump was booed at a rally in Alabama on Saturday after advising supporters to obtain vaccines. ‘And…
Read More » - 23 August
Russian vaccine Sputnik Light approved for emergency use
Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine from Russia has been approved for use in the Philippines, its vaccine procurement chief said on…
Read More » - 23 August
State will provide free post-treatment to black fungus patients
As per a recent announcement by Karnataka’s Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, individuals suffering from black fungus disease will be offered…
Read More » - 22 August
Negative wastage causes shortages of vaccine syringes in the state
As a result of negative wastage, the West Bengal health department has purchased 20 lakh syringes in addition to the…
Read More » - 22 August
‘Significant achievement’: One crore people have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state
Lucknow: A new milestone has been achieved by Yogi Adityanath’s government, more than one crore people in Uttar Pradesh have…
Read More » - 21 August
No booster shots until Pune’s eligible population is fully vaccinated: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar
While the state administration is not opposed to the notion of a ‘booster dosage’ of vaccinations against Covid-19, Deputy Chief…
Read More » - 21 August
1st Covid vaccine for children above 12 gets approval in India
Bengaluru: Zydus Cadila’s three-dose COVID-19 DNA vaccine was approved for emergency use in adults and children 12 years and above…
Read More » - 19 August
‘Fine for No Mask & Surprise Visits’: New Covid Guidelines for Ahead of Festivals
Bengaluru: In advance of the festival season, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has updated its Covid-19 guidelines to help…
Read More » - 19 August
‘Hot dogs’ can cost you 36 minutes of a healthy life!!!
According to a University of Michigan study, eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes of a healthy life,…
Read More » - 18 August
Employees can take paid leave for fertility treatment in this country
As a response to a declining birth rate, Japan will give government workers up to ten paid leave days per…
Read More » - 18 August
Woman can abort 23-week-old Foetus due to domestic violence, says HC
Observing that domestic violence can affect a woman’s mental health and can be a valid reason for terminating a pregnancy,…
Read More » - 18 August
State govt crosses 6 crore mark in Covid vaccination
Lucknow: UP’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage passed a major milestone on Tuesday, with the health department administering more than six crore…
Read More » - 17 August
State revises Covid guidelines; parks, beaches open for longer hours
Mumbai: In its latest guidelines, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has allowed beaches, seafronts and parks to stay open for longer…
Read More » - 17 August
Pfizer-BioNTech submit initial data for Covid vaccine booster authorisation
The drugmakers Pfizer Inc and its German partner BioNTech SE have submitted to U.S. regulators the initial data from an…
Read More » - 16 August
Two men arrested for allegedly throwing slippers at doctor in Kerala
Kerala: A few days after a video of a man attacking a doctor in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram district went viral, another…
Read More » - 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…
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