Prepare roadmap for pharmacopoeia sector focussing on int’l trade: Mandaviya
New Delhi, July 1 Expressing desire to get India’s pharmacopoeia acknowledged and appreciated worldwide, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said
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Doctors’ Day: ‘Idiot’ syndrome haunting docs, say medical experts
Bengaluru, July 1 Doctors’ Day, observed on July 1 to honour the service of the fraternity, was marked across Karnataka
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Doctors’ Day: Mandaviya felicitates docs aged above aged 75
New Delhi, July 1 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday felicitated doctors above the age of 75 years to
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Headache most reported Covid symptom: Study
London, July 1 With 69 per cent people reporting headache prior to a Covid infection, it has become the leading
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Covid vax more effective for obese people than underweight: Lancet
London, July 1 The effectiveness of Covid-19 vaccines were found to be similar for those with a higher body mass
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UK Parliament honours AIIA Director Tanuja Nesari with Ayurveda Ratna award
New Delhi, July 1 Recognising her contribution towards furthering the growth of Ayurveda in India and abroad, the UKs All-Party
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American actor Matt Ford goes public with monkeypox infection
New Delhi, July 1 American actor Matt Ford has become the first person ever with monkeypox infection to go public.
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New patch test can detect Covid antibodies within 3 minutes
Tokyo, July 1 Japanese researchers have developed a novel compact patch that can detect the presence of Covid antibodies non-invasively
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Can blood plasma treat people with weak immune systems?
London, July 1 A team of UK doctors have reopened a clinical trial to explore the benefits of blood plasma,
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India reports 17,070 new Covid cases, 23 deaths
New Delhi, July 1 India reported 17,070 Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a marginal decline from the
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Argentina confirms 6th case of monkeypox
Buenos Aires, July 1 Argentina confirmed its sixth case of monkeypox in a man who recently travelled to Mexico, the
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Canada confirms 278 cases of monkeypox
Ottawa, July 1 Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam has confirmed a total of 278 cases of monkeypox in
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WHO ramps up response in eastern Africa amid looming health crisis
Nairobi, July 1 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it’s intensifying its operations to the looming health crisis in
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India sends 6 tonnes of essential medicines to Afghanistan
New Delhi, June 30 India on Thursday supplied the seventh batch of its medical assistance, consisting of 6 tons of
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PGI-Chandigarh conducts rare high risk heart surgery
Chandigarh, June 30 Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research’s Advanced Cardiac Centre here have done a rare high risk
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Masks made mandatory in Odisha capital as Covid cases rise
Bhubaneswar, June 30 In wake of the upsurge in Covid-19 cases, use of face mask has been made mandatory in
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Delhi records dip in Covid cases to 865, no new death
New Delhi, June 30 Delhi on Thursday reported a decline in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 865
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Centre to set up two hospitals with DRDO for Amarnath pilgrims
New Delhi, June 30 The Union Health Ministry on Thursday announced the setting up of two 50-bed hospitals with the
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Noida hospital performs over 1,000 organ transplantations
Noida, June 30 Jaypee Hospital here has successfully performed more than 1,000 organ transplantations, the hospital said on Thursday. The
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Noida hospital performs over 1,000 organ transplantations
Noida, June 30 Jaypee Hospital here has successfully performed more than 1,000 organ transplantations, the hospital said on Thursday. The
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‘Repeated Covid infection doesn’t boost immunity, can raise long Covid risk’
London, June 30 The theory that prior Covid infections boost up people’s immunity levels, helping them to fight future variants
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WHO ‘concerned’ as monkeypox spreads to children, pregnant women
Geneva, June 30 The World Health Organisation has expressed concern as the recent monkeypox outbreak has spread to vulnerable people,
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Pregnant woman carried through jungle to hospital on villagers’ shoulders
Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), June 30 In a shocking incident, villagers in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar were forced to carry a pregnant woman in
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Medicines found in wastewater may signal Covid spread
New York, June 30 Measuring the concentrations of medicines in wastewater could add another layer to disease-monitoring efforts and help
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Strict adherence to Covid protocols ordered in TN schools, colleges as cases surge
Chennai, June 30 With the active cases in Tamil Nadu breaching the 10,000-mark, the state Public Health department has directed
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Active Covid caseload in India crosses 1L-mark after 4 months
New Delhi, June 30 India reported 18,819 new Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a considerable
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Anthrax detected in dead wild pigs in Kerala’s Athirapally
Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 Following the detection of anthrax in wild pigs, which were found dead in Athirapally in Kerala’s Trissur
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Canada extending current Covid-19 border measures
Ottawa, June 30 The federal government of Canada is extending current Covid-19 border measures for travellers entering the country, the
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Myanmar’s Covid-19 tally reaches 6.13L cases
Yangon, June 30 Myanmar confirmed six new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally in the country
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Check incoming international travellers amid rising Covid cases, states told
New Delhi, June 29 The Centre on Wednesday directed states and UTs to carry surveillance of incoming international travellers as
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Delhi records 1,109 fresh Covid cases, one death
New Delhi, June 29 Delhi on Wednesday again reported a rise in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at
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Delhi records 1,109 fresh Covid cases, one death
New Delhi, June 29 Delhi on Wednesday again reported a rise in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at
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Monkeypox likely to become sexually-transmitted infection in US: Report
New York, June 29 The latest outbreak of monkeypox virus is likely to get “permanently entrenched” as sexually transmitted infection
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Monkeypox likely to become sexually-transmitted infection in US: Report
New York, June 29 The latest outbreak of monkeypox virus is likely to get “permanently entrenched” as sexually transmitted infection
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Bangladesh to vaccinate kids aged 5-12 amid fresh surge in COVID-19 cases
Dhaka, June 29 Bangladesh has decided to start administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5-12 amid a fresh surge in
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Can blood thinners help reduce symptoms of long Covid?
London, June 29 Researchers in the UK are probing a potential link between blood clots and long-term symptoms post a
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Fresh Covid cases cross 900-mark in K’taka; New guidelines implemented
Bengaluru, June 29 The Karnataka government on Wednesday implemented a new set of guidelines as the Covid cases breached the
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US to distribute monkeypox vaccines nationwide to curb outbreak
Washington, June 29 The White House said it will start distributing the monkeypox vaccines across the country to address the
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India’s 1st indigenously developed mRNA vax against Covid gets DCGI approval
New Delhi, June 29 The apex drug regulator Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved India’s first indigenously developed
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SKorea to open beaches nationwide next month amid eased antivirus rules
Seoul, June 29 Beaches across South Korea will formally open for the summer holiday season next month, and the government
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Study identifies gene causing onset diabetes post-Covid infection
Tokyo, June 29 Japanese researchers have identified a pivotal gene that mediates the effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection on blood sugar
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Longtime battle against polio in Pakistan faces tough challenge from militancy
Islamabad, June 29 Pakistan has been facing a tough battle against poliovirus for years with an unwelcoming attitude toward vaccines
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India records 14,506 new Covid cases, 30 deaths
New Delhi, June 29 India reported 14,506 new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a substantial
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Monkeypox cases in UK pass 1,000, world total now 3,413
London, June 29 Latest data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) showed the number of confirmed monkeypox cases
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Bangladesh issues fresh directives as Covid infections hit new high
Dhaka, June 29 Amid a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, Bangladesh’s Cabinet Division issued a circular with the six-point directives
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Biocon bribery case: CBI moves Delhi HC for custody of accused officials
New Delhi, June 28 The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking the custody
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CDSCO bribery case: CBI seeks custodial remand of all 5 accused
New Delhi, June 28 In a latest development in connection with the CDSCO bribery case, the Central Bureau of Investigation
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Serum Institute’s Covovax approved for kids aged 7 to 11 years
New Delhi, June 28 India’s apex drugs regulator, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), on Tuesday approved Pune-based Serum
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Delhi reports 874 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths
New Delhi, June 28 Delhi on Tuesday reported a rise in fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, at
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Delhi reports 874 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths
New Delhi, June 28 Delhi on Tuesday reported a rise in fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, at
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Centre reviews Covid situation with 14 states reporting surging cases
New Delhi, June 28 The Centre on Tuesday reviewed the status of Covid situation with 14 such states that are
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Centre reviews Covid situation with 14 states reporting surging cases
New Delhi, June 28 The Centre on Tuesday reviewed the status of Covid situation with 14 such states that are
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Antibiotic-resistant MRSA strain can jump from pigs to humans: Study
London, June 28 A highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the superbug methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, which emerged in pigs
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Ensure people in mass gatherings asymptomatic, fully vaccinated, states told
New Delhi, June 28 The Centre on Tuesday asked states and Union Territories to ensure that people taking part in
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Explained: How Covid virus uses body’s fat cells to replicate
New York, June 28 SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s fat-processing system, creating
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Explained: How Covid virus uses body’s fat cells to replicate
New York, June 28 SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s fat-processing system, creating
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Explained: How Covid virus uses body’s fat cells to replicate
New York, June 28 SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s fat-processing system, creating
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Explained: How Covid virus uses body’s fat cells to replicate
New York, June 28 SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, undertakes a massive takeover of the body’s fat-processing system, creating
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‘Hitch-hiking’ viruses can survive on microplastics in freshwater: Study
London, June 28 Scientists have proven for the first time that viruses can survive and remain infectious by binding themselves
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‘Hitch-hiking’ viruses can survive on microplastics in freshwater: Study
London, June 28 Scientists have proven for the first time that viruses can survive and remain infectious by binding themselves
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UP ambulance services to be streamlined
Lucknow, June 28 To make the health infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh more robust, the Yogi Adityanath government has instructed the
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UP ambulance services to be streamlined
Lucknow, June 28 To make the health infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh more robust, the Yogi Adityanath government has instructed the
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37 inmates test Covid positive in Patna’s Beur jail
Patna, June 28 As many as 37 inmates of Patna’s Beur jail tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. According to
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Daily Covid cases cross 100-mark in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, June 28 The daily Covid-19 cases crossed the three-figure mark in Odisha on Tuesday after more than four months.
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Centre to hold meeting with states over rising Covid cases
New Delhi, June 28 Amid rising Covid cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will chair a review
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New Delhi, June 28 Amid rising Covid cases in the country, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will chair a review
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US reports nearly 330,000 child Covid cases in a month
Washington, June 28 Nearly 330,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported in the US in the past one month, according to
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US reports nearly 330,000 child Covid cases in a month
Washington, June 28 Nearly 330,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported in the US in the past one month, according to
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Covid spiked mental health issues in marginalised kids in India: Report
New Delhi, June 28 While the Covid-19 pandemic was hard for all, children belonging to the most marginalised section in
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K’taka govt mulling to penalise mask rule violators
Bengaluru, June 28 To arrest surge in Covid cases, the Karnataka government is mulling action against those violating the mask
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Parliamentary panel discusses ‘affordability of cancer treatment’ for 2nd day
New Delhi, June 28 The Parliamentary Committee on Health and Family Welfare will discuss the ‘affordability of cancer treatment’ for
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Covid curbs return in Kerala amid rising cases
Thiruvananthapuram, June 28 Amid an increase in Covid cases and related deaths, the Kerala government on Tuesday decided to strictly
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Canada confirms 235 monkeypox cases
Ottawa, June 28 The Public Health Agency of Canada on Monday confirmed that the country has registered a total 235
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Delhi reports 628 fresh Covid cases, 3 deaths
New Delhi, June 27 Delhi on Monday reported 628 fresh Covid cases and three Covid-related deaths in last 24 hours,
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N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
New Delhi, June 27 Researchers have developed a reusable, recyclable, washable, odourless, non-allergic and anti-microbial N95 mask by using 3D
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Delhi doctors treat 9-yr-old Iraqi girl with rare blood disorder
New Delhi, June 27 Doctors here gave a new lease of life to a 9-year-old girl from Iraq who was
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Covid deaths more in middle-aged, elderly Indians than in other countries: Study
New Delhi, June 27 Covid-related hospitalisations claimed lives of middle-aged to elderly Indians more frequently than people of the same
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Intermittent fasting may help heal nerve damage: Study
London, June 27 Intermittent fasting helps change the activity of gut bacteria and increase their ability to recover from nerve
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Intermittent fasting may help heal nerve damage: Study
London, June 27 Intermittent fasting helps change the activity of gut bacteria and increase their ability to recover from nerve
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar tests Covid-19 positive
Mumbai, June 27 Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday announced that he has tested Covid-19 positive. He said
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Intensive farming may actually cut future pandemic risk: Scientists
London, June 27 Scientists have thwarted the idea that intensive livestock farming is causing pandemics, and showed that it could
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Top J&K doctor says no need to panic over increase in Covid cases
Srinagar, June 27 Director of the prestigious Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Srinagar, Dr. Parvaiz Koul said on Monday
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India registers over 45% rise in new Covid cases
New Delhi, June 27 India has reported over 45 per cent single-day rise in new Covid cases after 17,073 infections
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Dope test to be mandatory for university admission in Bangladesh
Dhaka, June 27 Bangladeshi Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan has said that dope test will be made mandatory to students for
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Africa’s Covid-19 cases pass 11.77 mn
Addis Ababa, June 27 The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11,770,537 as of Sunday evening, the Africa
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Centre has allocated over Rs 2,600cr to TN: Mandaviya
New Delhi, June 26 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said the Central government has allocated over Rs 2,600
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Typhoid bacteria increasingly resistant to essential antibiotics: Lancet
New York, June 26 Bacteria causing typhoid fever are becoming increasingly resistant to some of the most important antibiotics for
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Flu vax linked to 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease: Study
New York, June 26 People who received at least one influenza vaccine were 40 per cent less likely than their
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This itchy skin disease found less in women than men: Study
Tokyo, June 26 Scientists have found that the presence of the female hormone oestrogen gives women an advantage over men
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Cholera outbreak in Kathmandu, city puts ban on Panipuri
Kathmandu, June 26 Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is now facing another outbreak of cholera. At least 12 people
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Monkeypox mutated rapidly than thought: Study
London, June 26 The monkeypox virus appears to have mutated far, far more than would normally be expected, according to
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UP first state to vaccinate 16 crore people
Lucknow, June 26 Uttar Pradesh has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first state in India to fully vaccinate
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Indian scientists decode post-Covid vax menstrual irregularities in women
By Avinash PrabhakarNew Delhi, June 26 The Covid pandemic continues to haunt humanity for the last two years with the
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Covid deaths higher in young Indian women with comorbidities: Study
New Delhi, June 26 Young women with comorbidities like chronic kidney disease (CKD), diabetes, hypertension had a higher risk of
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Chennai corporation to increase contact tracing as Covid cases increase
Chennai, June 26 The Greater Chennai Corporation will be increasing contact tracing among close and extended family members of Covid
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India’s fresh Covid-19 cases dip to 11,739
New Delhi, June 26 India on Sunday reported 11,739 new Covid-19 cases, a considerable decline against the 15,940 infections registered
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CHOGM for collective transformation from pandemic
Kigali, June 26 The 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) underscored the importance of connecting, innovating, and transforming in
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After three decades, BHU scientists find a way to identify early symptoms of Kala Azar
By Ganesh BhattNew Delhi, June 26 After three decades of hard work, the scientists at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have
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Lebanon faces new wave of Covid-19
Beirut, June 26 The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health has warned that the country is facing a new wave of
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N.Korea’s new suspected Covid cases under 10,000 for second day
Seoul, June 26 North Korea’s new suspected Covid-19 cases remained below 10,000 for the second consecutive day, according to its
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Delhi reports 666 new Covid cass; 6 deaths
New Delhi, June 25 The national capital on Saturday witnessed a significant decline in the number of daily Covid cases
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Delhi reports 666 new Covid cass; 6 deaths
New Delhi, June 25 The national capital on Saturday witnessed a significant decline in the number of daily Covid cases
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National Health Authority to host hackathon series
New Delhi, June 25 The National Health Authority (NHA) will be hosting its first ever open-to-all hackathon series to drive
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National Health Authority to host hackathon series
New Delhi, June 25 The National Health Authority (NHA) will be hosting its first ever open-to-all hackathon series to drive
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Medical facilities after every 2 km for Amarnath pilgrims
Srinagar, June 25 Health department officials of Jammu and Kashmir government said on Saturday that for this year’s Amarnath Yatra,
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Amarinder Singh undergoes surgery in London
Chandigarh, June 25 Former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh underwent a successful spinal surgery in a London hospital on
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Online classes during Covid triggered headache in kids
New Delhi, June 25 Over one-third of school children who received online lessons during the Covid-19 pandemic reported worsening headache
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BA.5 becomes dominant Covid variant in Germany
Berlin, June 25 The Omicron sub-lineage BA.5 has become the dominant Covid-19 variant in Germany, accounting for around half of
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BA.5 becomes dominant Covid variant in Germany
Berlin, June 25 The Omicron sub-lineage BA.5 has become the dominant Covid-19 variant in Germany, accounting for around half of
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Covid linked to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s risk
Copenhagen, June 25 Covid-19 positive outpatients are at an increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders compared with individuals who tested negative
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Italy’s Covid reproduction number, hospitalisations spike
Rome, June 25 Italy’s Covid-19 reproduction number (RT) is on the rise, while hospitalisations have also spiked amid a fresh
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Juul gets temporary reprieve to keep selling its e-cigarettes
New York, June 25 A US federal appeals court has granted a temporary reprieve to Juul Labs that will allow
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At 15,940, India sees dip in fresh Covid cases, 20 deaths
New Delhi, June 25 India on Saturday witnessed a decline in Covid cases with 15,940 infections reported in the past
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ICMR unveils centres at 7 IITs to foster MedTech innovations
New Delhi, June 25 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Department of Health Research (DHR) have unveiled ICMR-DHR-Centre
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DGCI panel approve Covovax EUA for 7- to 11-year age group: Source
New Delhi, June 25 Drugs Controller General Of India on Friday recommended Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) for Serum Institute of
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Delhi Covid cases drop to 1,447, one more death
New Delhi, June 24 Delhi on Friday reported significant decline in Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 1,447 against
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Delhi HC allows doctor in vacant seat of specialised course at AIIMS
New Delhi, June 24 The Delhi High Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to admit
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Explained: What’s driving Covid surge in India
By Rachel V. ThomasNew Delhi, June 24 Newer Omicron strains, waning immunity, and breakthrough infections among vaccinated are the major
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Wearable tracker with AI may detect Covid before symptoms appear
London, June 24 Wearable activity trackers that monitor changes in skin temperature and heart and breathing rates, combined with artificial
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Why heart attacks in women are often missed
New York, June 24 A specific gene that may be responsible for differences in symptoms and outcomes of heart attack
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Why heart attacks in women are often missed
New York, June 24 A specific gene that may be responsible for differences in symptoms and outcomes of heart attack
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Climate change may cause shortage of essential omega-3 fatty acids: Study
New York, June 24 While the effects of global climate change are already resulting in the loss of sea ice,
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FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from US market
Washington, June 24 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs for
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FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes from US market
Washington, June 24 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs for
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Digital approach may help tackle rising chronic disease cases in India: Report
New Delhi, June 24 Digital disease management solutions may help tackle the rising populations of patients suffering from chronic diseases
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Scientists use human breast milk to treat prolonged Covid
Sao Paulo, June 24 In a rare case, Brazilian scientists used breast milk to treat Covid-19 in a woman with
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Suspicion falls on Pakistan amid UK’s detection of polio after 4 decades
Islamabad, June 24 After the UK discovered poliovirus in sewage samples in London for the first time in the last
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K’taka Health dept on alert as Covid cases cross 800-mark
Bengaluru, June 24 The Karnataka Health Department is on an alert after the Covid cases in the state breached 800-mark
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India’s daily Covid cases surge to 17,336
New Delhi, June 24 India on Friday recorded 17,336 fresh Covid cases, a significantrise from previous day’s 13,313 count, as
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Upcoming Commonwealth games will inspire, empower citizens
Kigali (Rwanda), June 24 The upcoming Commonwealth Games will inspire and empower all Commonwealth citizens, in turn helping to boost
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Lucknow records spurt in Covid-19 cases
Lucknow, June 24 Lucknow has reported a massive spike in Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, health officials said.
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US expands monkeypox testing capacity amid rising cases
Los Angeles, June 24 The US administration has announced expanding monkeypox testing capacity in order to cope with rising infection
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Commonwealth leaders committed to funding on fight against malaria
Kigali, June 24 Heads of government of the Commonwealth nations along with business and civil society leaders committed to accelerating
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German Covid-19 incidence rate rises above 500 amid summer wave
Berlin, June 24 Germany’s seven-day Covid-19 incidence rate has increased to 533 infections per 100,000 inhabitants amid the summer wave,
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G20 aims to collect $1.5 bn to prevent, prepare for future pandemics
Jakarta, June 24 The Group of 20 (G20) expects to collect no less than $1.5 billion by the end of
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Mandaviya holds review meet as Covid cases rise again
New Delhi, June 23 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday chaired a meeting with the key experts and officials
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Alarm bells ring in Karachi as Covid ratio surges past 20%
Karachi, June 23 Karachi recorded a Covid-19 positivity ratio of over 20 per cent in the last 24 hours while
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Delhi’s Covid tally doubles to 1,934 new cases, positivity at 8.10%
New Delhi, June 23 Delhi on Thursday reported an over two-fold rise in Covid cases in the last 24 hours,
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Omicron sub-variants may target lungs, evade vax and prior infection: Studies
London, June 23 The rising cases of Covid, in the UK, the US and some European countries, as well as
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Omicron sub-variants may target lungs, evade vax and prior infection: Studies
London, June 23 The rising cases of Covid, in the UK, the US and some European countries, as well as
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Erectile dysfunction drugs may help treat oesophageal cancer: Study
London, June 23 A group of drugs commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction may be able to boost the effect
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UP to launch campaign against communicable disease from July 1
Lucknow, June 23 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that his government will launch a special communicable disease
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AIIMS Director Guleria gets another three-month extension
New Delhi, June 23 The tenure of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Director, Dr Randeep Guleria was extended
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AIIMS Director Guleria gets another three-month extension
New Delhi, June 23 The tenure of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, Director, Dr Randeep Guleria was extended
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40% kids aged 0-3 years suffer from long Covid: Lancet
Copenhagen, June 23 Children as young as 0-3 years of age also suffer from long Covid that can last at
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40% kids aged 0-3 years suffer from long Covid: Lancet
Copenhagen, June 23 Children as young as 0-3 years of age also suffer from long Covid that can last at
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Ransomware, IP & data theft top concerns for Indian pharma firms
Mumbai, June 23 Ransomware attacks and IP and data theft are the top cybersecurity concerns for pharma companies in India
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Ransomware, IP & data theft top concerns for Indian pharma firms
Mumbai, June 23 Ransomware attacks and IP and data theft are the top cybersecurity concerns for pharma companies in India
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Australian medical institute calls to re-adopt Covid strategies
Canberra, June 23 Researchers from one of Australia’s most prominent medical institutes on Thursday called on the government to re-adopt
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US sees meningococcal disease outbreak in gay, bisexual men: CDC
Washington, June 23 The state of Florida in the US has seen one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease
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India logs 13,313 fresh Covid cases, 38 deaths
New Delhi, June 23 India yet again witnessed a spike in Covid cases with 13,313 fresh infections being reported in
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Ghana has not recorded any Ebola case: Official
Accra, June 23 Ghana has not recorded any cases of an Ebola outbreak, said a senior health official. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye,
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Lebanon sees resurgence in Covid-19 cases
Beirut, June 23 Lebanon registered a daily increase of 861 new Covid-19 cases, which is significantly higher than previous reports
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Myanmar’s Covid-19 tally reaches 6.13 lakh
Yangon, June 23 Myanmar confirmed 13 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the tally in the country
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BJP leader files police complaint against Uddhav Thackeray, demands registration of FIR
New Delhi, June 23 Amid the ongoing political tussle in Maharashtra, a BJP leader has filed a complaint against Chief
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Health Minister to hold review meeting to discuss rising Covid cases
New Delhi, June 22 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a review meeting on Thursday to discuss the spike
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Omicron’s BA-5 sub-variant may be behind TN’s rising Covid cases: Govt
Chennai, June 22 The presence of Omicron’s BA-5 sub-variant may be the reason for the sudden spike in cases in
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Delhi’s Covid tally falls back to three figures, three new deaths
New Delhi, June 22 Delhi on Wednesday reported significant decline in Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 928 against
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Bangladesh’s daily Covid cases surpass 1K; highest in 4 months
Dhaka, June 22 Bangladesh is witnessing a surge in Covid-19 infections, with 1,135 new cases being reported on Wednesday, the
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Multiple organs harvested from brain-dead youth in Coimbatore
Chennai, June 22 Multiple organs were harvested from a brain-dead youth, a medical centre said on Wednesday. The Kovai Medical
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Reducing air pollution may improve brain development in children
Toronto, June 22 Having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on
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Mongolia declared free of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia
Ulan Bator, June 22 The World Organization for Animal Health has officially granted Mongolia a certification of being free of
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S.Korea’s PM orders thorough epidemiological survey to stem spread of monkeypox
Seoul, June 22 South Korea’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ordered health authorities to conduct swift and thorough epidemiological surveys to
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Abortions hit a record high during Covid in UK: Report
London, June 22 Abortions reached another all-time high last year in England and Wales as official data has revealed that
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Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray tests Covid positive
Mumbai, June 22 Amid the massive political upheaval in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray tested Covid-19 positive here
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Maha Guv down with Covid, in hospital and stable (Ld)
Mumbai, June 22 At the height of a major political crisis that is unfolding in the state, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat
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Maha Guv down with Covid, in hospital and stable (Ld)
Mumbai, June 22 At the height of a major political crisis that is unfolding in the state, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat
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India reports 12,249 new Covid cases
New Delhi, June 22 India reported 12,249 new Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a rise
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Monkeypox jab be given to at-risk gay, bisexual men: UK report
London, June 22 Some gay and bisexual men, who are at a higher risk of contracting monkeypox, should be offered
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S.Korea’s Prez calls for strengthening measures against inflow of monkeypox
Seoul, June 22 South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called on Wednesday for stronger measures against the inflow of monkeypox after
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Maha Guv down with Covid, admitted to hospital
Mumbai, June 22 At the height of a major political crisis that has gripped the state, Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh
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New Zealand reports 5,499 new Covid-19 community cases
Wellington, June 22 New Zealand recorded 5,499 new community cases of Covid-19 with 18 more deaths, the Ministry of Health
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Pakistan fears another Covid-19 wave as positivity rate in 2 cities crosses 10%
Islamabad, June 22 Another wave of Covid-19 is feared in Pakistan as the positivity rate in the two cities of
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Mexico sees rise in Covid-19 cases, says Health official
Mexico City, June 22 Mexico has seen a progressive increase in Covid-19 cases in the past nine weeks, but the
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Delhi’s daily Covid tally rises to 1,383, one fresh death
New Delhi, June 21 Delhi on Tuesday again reported a rise in daily Covid cases, to 1,383 in the last
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Telangana issues advisory after surge in Covid cases
Hyderabad, June 21 Health authorities in Telangana on Tuesday issued a public advisory after a surge in Covid-19 cases in
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TN govt doctor who let son treat patients under scanner
Chennai, June 21 The Tamil Nadu Health Department has suspended a government doctor who allegedly took unauthorised absence and allowed
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School closures during Covid spiked mental health crisis in kids: WHO
New Delhi, June 21 Closure of schools during Covid-induced lockdowns across the world had a “deep impact” and spiked “global
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How Netflix-style algorithm may help in personalising cancer treatments
London, June 21 Just as Netflix algorithm generates data to determine the shows one can choose to binge watch next,
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How Netflix-style algorithm may help in personalising cancer treatments
London, June 21 Just as Netflix algorithm generates data to determine the shows one can choose to binge watch next,
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3 more held in Biocon Biologics injection bribery case
New Delhi, June 21 In the latest development in connection with the CDSCO bribery case, the Central Bureau of Investigation
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China’s Sinopharm shot ineffective against some Omicron sub-variants
Beijing, June 21 Two doses of Chinese Covid vaccine Sinopharm produced nothing or only minimally detectable neutralising activity against some
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Breathing toxic particles can affect brain, lead to neurological damage
London, June 21 Breathing in polluted air could lead to toxic particles being transported from lungs to brain, via the
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Covid hospitalisations in Ireland up by 33%
Dublin, June 21 Ireland’s health authorities said 606 new Covid-19 patients were hospitalised across the country, an increase of 153
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Kenya reinstates mask mandate as Covid positivity rate spikes
Nairobi, June 21 Kenya’s Ministry of Health has reinstated the wearing of masks in public spaces as the country’s Covid-19
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India reports considerable decline in fresh Covid cases
New Delhi, June 21 India witnessed a significant decline in fresh Covid cases with 9,923 infections being registered in last
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Africa’s Covid-19 cases surpass 11.73 mn: Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, June 21 The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11,731,495 as of Monday evening, the Africa
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US to start Covid-19 vaccination for kids as young as 6 months this week
Los Angeles, June 21 The US is expected to start Covid-19 vaccination this week for children as young as six
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Almost 2 in 3 adults in US Hawaii suffer negative effect of Covid-19
Los Angeles, June 21 Nearly 2 in 3 adults in US state of Hawaii reported negative effects of the Covid-19
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Israel reports 1st domestic monkeypox infection, total rises to 9
Jerusalem, June 21 The Israeli Health Ministry has reported three new cases of monkeypox, including the first domestic infection. This
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Delhi reports drop in Covid cases, but 6 deaths now
New Delhi, June 20 Delhi on Monday reported a significant decline in Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 1,060,
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Mandaviya urges G20 to focus on sharing genome sequencing data
New Delhi, June 20 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday suggested G20 members for an institutional framework to enable
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Scientists working on electronic implants to help pill delivery at a click
London, June 20 A team of Swedish researchers are working on developing electronic implants that can one day replace daily
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Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain admitted to LNJP Hospital
New Delhi, June 20 Arrested Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on Monday was admitted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital
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Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain admitted to LNJP Hospital
New Delhi, June 20 Arrested Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on Monday was admitted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital
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Covid virus likely leaked from China’s Wuhan lab: WHO
London, June 20 Just days after saying that the Covid lab leak theory needs “further investigations”, the World Health Organisation
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Covid virus likely leaked from China’s Wuhan lab: WHO
London, June 20 Just days after saying that the Covid lab leak theory needs “further investigations”, the World Health Organisation
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Goa Health Minister calls for monitoring Covid situation
Panaji, June 20 Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday instructed health officials to monitor the Covid situation as cases
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PM inaugurates Centre for Brain Research at IISc in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, June 20 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) which is situated in
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Public sectors in Macao to suspend operations
Macao City, June 20 Public sectors across Macao, except those providing emergency or essential services, will suspend operations on Monday
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Over 27.5 mn people fully vaccinated against Covid in Myanmar
Yangon, June 20 Myanmar has fully vaccinated more than 27.5 million people, or 50.18 per cent of the country’s 54.8-million
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A glucose meter could soon say if you have antibodies against Covid
New York, June 20 A team of US researchers have developed a simple, glucose-meter-based test that can be used to
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HK to distribute more Covid RAT kits
Hong Kong, June 20 The Hong Kong government said that it will distribute around 180,000 additional sets of Covid-19 rapid
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India reports 12,781 fresh Covid cases, 18 deaths
New Delhi, June 20 India reported 12,781 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a marginal
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Covid cases cross 500-mark in Lucknow, 2,500 in UP
Lucknow, June 20 The number of active Covid cases in Lucknow have crossed the 500-mark after a gap of nearly
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Iraq reports 13 cases of cholera
Baghdad, June 20 The Iraqi Health Ministry has reported 13 cases of cholera, mostly in the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan.
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Smriti Irani tests Covid positive
New Delhi, June 19 Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday announced that she has tested Covid
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Delhi reports 1,530 new Covid cases, three more deaths
New Delhi, June 19 Delhi on Sunday reported marginal decline in Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 1,530 against
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Postpartum depression affects dads too
Sydney, June 19 If you thought only women faced depression during pregnancy and post birth, you may be wrong. New
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Three iconic J&K sites chosen for international Yoga Day
Srinagar, June 19 Three heritage sites of Jammu and Kashmir have been chosen among 75 prominent heritage spots for special
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42 countries reported 2,103 cases of monkeypox since January: WHO
New Delhi, June 19 A total of 42 countries, both endemic and non-endemic, have reported 2,103 laboratory confirmed cases of
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Humans are smarter eaters, moderate energy rich meals: Study
London, June 19 Humans are smarter eaters than previously thought, finds a study that showed people ‘right size’ portions of
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UP to open more primary and community health centres
Lucknow, June 19 The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to augment medical facilities with ‘One District One
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4 cr Indians experienced long Covid symptoms in last two years: Study
New Delhi, June 19 About four crore Indians suffered long Covid symptoms during the last two years of pandemic, according
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Diabetes, heart disease increase dementia risk: Study
London, June 19 People with Type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia, finds
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Macao closes public venues amid Covid spike
Macao City, June 19 The Macao government on Sunday announced the closure of public venues including schools, parks, museums and
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Philippines surpasses Covid vaccination target
Manila, June 19 The Philippines said it has surpassed its target of fully vaccinating over 70 million, or 77.78 per
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India logs 12,899 new Covid-19 cases, 15 deaths
New Delhi, June 19 India on Sunda reported 12,899 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, a slight decline against
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Modi urges people to practice Yoga for good health and wellness
New Delhi, June 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Yoga has become more important in the present
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As K’taka stares at Covid peak period, health authorities gear up for the worst
By M.K. AshokaBengaluru, June 19 The state health authorities are crossing their fingers as Karnataka is nearing the Covid peak
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N.Korea’s new suspected Covid-19 cases fall below 20,000
Seoul, June 19 North Korea’s new suspected Covid-19 cases dropped below 20,000, according to its state media Sunday. More than
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Morocco’s Covid-19 cases soars again
Rabat, June 19 The number of Covid-19 cases in Morocco soars again with 1,956 new cases recorded on Saturday. Morocco
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Lassa fever death toll reaches 155 in Nigeria
Lagos, June 19 The death toll of Lassa fever in Nigeria this year has risen to 155 amid government measures
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Delhi reports drop in daily Covid cases, deaths rise to three
New Delhi, June 18 Delhi on Saturday reported a decline in daily Covid cases in the last 24 hours, at
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Hybrid sensor to help diagnose cancer developed
Moscow, June 18 A team of researchers has developed a nanophotonic-microfluidic sensor whose potential applications include cancer detection, monitoring, and
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Polio Sub-National Immunisation day in 11 states, UTs from June 19
New Delhi, June 18 The first Sub-National Immunisation Day for 2022 for administering Polio vaccine drops will be conducted from
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Colombia recommends 2nd Covid booster shot
Bogota, June 18 Colombia’s vaccine advisory committee recommended a second Covid-19 booster dose for people aged 12-49, but only under
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Madras HC to strictly follow Covid-19 protocols from Monday
Chennai, June 18 The Madras High Court will strictly follow Covid-19 protocols from Monday amid the spike in cases across
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Psychosocial stress, anxiety can be reduced by virtual training
Tokyo, June 18 Virtual training among several people may reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety, a new study suggests. The study
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Iraq on alert over possible new Covid wave
Baghdad, June 18 Iraq’s Health Ministry has warned of the possibility of a new Covid-19 wave in the country, urging
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India’s new Covid cases rises to 13,216
New Delhi, June 18 India on Saturday recorded a significant increase with 13,216 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24
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US FDA authorizes Covid vaccines for kids as young as 6 months
Washington, June 18 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized emergency use of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19
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Chile confirms first monkeypox case
Santiago, June 18 The Ministry of Health has confirmed Chile’s first case of monkeypox in a young adult who had
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N. Korea’s new suspected Covid-19 cases close to 20,000
Seoul, June 18 North Korea’s new suspected Covid-19 cases dropped to nearly 20,000, according to its state media on Saturday.
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Italy’s Covid infection rate climbs after weeks of decline
Rome, June 18 Italy’s coronavirus infection rate has been climbing for two weeks in a row after a period of
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Canada confirms 168 cases of monkeypox
Ottawa, June 18 Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Theresa Tam confirmed a total of 168 cases of monkeypox in the
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Delhi reports significant rise in Covid cases at 1,797, one more death
New Delhi, June 17 Delhi on Friday reported a rise in Covid cases, at 1,797 in last 24 hours, against
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Kids under 5 can now be vaccinated against Covid: US FDA
Washington, June 17 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday authorised emergency use of the Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine
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Covaxin safe for children aged 2-18 years, says Bharat Biotech
New Delhi, June 17 Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech on Friday announced that its whole-virion inactivated Covid vaccine Covaxin has
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BA.4, BA.5 Omicron strains may drive new global Covid wave
New Delhi, June 17 Several countries including India, the UK, US, and Australia are seeing an uptick in Covid cases
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WHO likely to okay use of Omicron-specific booster: Report
New Delhi, June 17 The World Health Organisation is likely to recommend an Omicron-specific booster dose, amid a fresh wave
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Centre asks states to expedite completion of projects under ECRP-II
New Delhi, June 17 Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with all states and Union
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Natural immunity from Omicron strong, vax efficacy wanes rapidly: Study
Doha, June 17 People with prior-variant infection were moderately protected from Omicron even after a year, but vaccine-induced immunity against
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Ancient genome of E. coli reconstructed using gallstone of a 16th century mummy
Toronto, June 17 An international team has reconstructed the first ancient genome of E. coli, using fragments extracted from the
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Turning away head by 9 degrees reduces risk of Covid during short conversations: Report
Bengaluru, June 17 Turning the head away by 9 degrees during short conversations reduces the risk of Covid infection, an
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India logs 12,847 new Covid cases, 14 deaths
New Delhi, June 17 In the last 24 hours, India reported 12,847 new Covid-19 cases, an increase against the 12,213
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Argentine capital lifts indoor face mask mandate
Buenos Aires, June 17 Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires has lifted its mandatory indoor use of face masks to prevent the
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Moroccan king tests positive for Covid-19
Rabat, June 17 Moroccan King Mohammed VI has tested positive for Covid-19, official news agency MAP has reported. King Mohammed
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Reduce gap between second and Covid booster dose, recommends NTAGI
New Delhi, June 16 The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation on Thursday (NTAGI) recommended reducing the gap between second
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Cut-off mark for super-speciality seats’ additional mop-up round lowered
New Delhi, June 16 The Medical Counselling Committee on Thursday announced a 15 per cent reduction in the cut-off percentile
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Delhi reports 1,323 fresh Covid cases, 2 deaths
New Delhi, June 16 Delhi on Thursday reported a marginal decline in daily Covid cases in last 24 hours, at
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Long Covid may give rise rise to dangerous new variants: Report
Vienna, June 16 Long Covid, which can lingher up to months and even years in some people, has the potential
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Long Covid may give rise rise to dangerous new variants: Report
Vienna, June 16 Long Covid, which can lingher up to months and even years in some people, has the potential
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N. Korea reports new infectious disease outbreak amid Covid
Seoul, June 16 North Korea has reported outbreak of an “acute enteric epidemic” in its southwestern region on Thursday, amidst
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Suspected case of monkeypox found in Nepal
Kathmandu, June 16 A suspected case of monkeypox has been found in Nepal. As per reports, a Nepali youth suspected
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SC’s Justice Shah airlifted to Delhi after ‘chest pain’
New Delhi, June 16 Supreme Court Justice M.R. Shah was on Thursday airlifted to Delhi after complaining of “chest pain”
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Germany’s Health Minister warns of Covid summer wave
Berlin, June 16 Germany’s Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach expressed concern about the current increase in Covid-19 infections, warning that
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India’s new Covid cases at 12,213; cross 10K-mark 1st time after Feb 26
New Delhi, June 16 India on Thursday reported 12,213 fresh Covid cases in a single-day rise as against the previous
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Lucknow reports 72 new Covid cases in 24 hrs
Lucknow, June 16 Lucknow has registered 72 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours. The rise in the number
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K’taka reports over 600 new Covid cases after 112 days
Bengaluru, June 16 After a gap of 112 days, Karnataka reported more than 600 fresh Covid-19 cases, triggering concerns among
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US reports over 70 monkeypox infections
Los Angeles, June 16 Monkeypox cases in the US continued to climb, reaching 72, according to the latest data of
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Los Angeles, June 16 Monkeypox cases in the US continued to climb, reaching 72, according to the latest data of
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‘Swallow with care’: AIIMS issues advisory after man chokes to death on momo
New Delhi, June 15 The All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has issued an advisory after a man choked
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Long Covid to blame for acute hepatitis cases in kids: Study
New Delhi, June 15 Long Covid may be responsible for the global acute hepatitis in kids that has so far
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Monkeypox: WHO to look into reports of virus in semen
New Delhi, June 15 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday said it is exploring whether monkeypox can be sexually
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Daily Covid tally in Delhi crosses 1000-mark for second day
New Delhi, June 15 Delhi on Wednesday reported 1375 Covid cases in a single-day rise, against 1,118 infections recorded on
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Polio virus detected in gutter water of Kolkata
Kolkata, June 15 Eight years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared India as polio-free country, germs of the polio
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Covid cases on rise in Chennai but no tough restrictions for now: TN Health Min
Chennai, June 15 Even as concerns are growing over the steadily rising Covid numbers in Chennai, the good news is
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Why Omicron causing breakthrough infections among fully vaccinated?
London, June 15 People infected with the Omicron variant show poor immune boosting against future SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a
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With 5 total monkeypox cases, Mexico rules out pandemic
Mexico City, June 15 Mexico has recorded a total of five monkeypox cases so far, and there is no evidence
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Covaxin booster enhances vaccine effectiveness against Delta, Omicron variants: ICMR study
New Delhi, June 15 The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found in a study that a Covaxin booster
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Germany’s daily Covid infections top 100,000 again
Berlin, June 15 Germany recorded more than 1,00,000 new Covid-19 infections within one day for the first time since April,
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More than 1,000 genes linked to severe Covid-19 identified
New York, June 15 An international team of researchers has discovered specific genetic signals in people who develop severe coronavirus
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WHO considers renaming monkeypox virus to tackle stigma, racism
New Delhi, June 15 The World Health Organisation (WHO) is considering changing the name of the monkeypox virus to tackle
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Canada to suspend Covid vaccine mandate for domestic, outbound travel
Ottawa, June 15 The Canadian federal government has announced that it will suspend vaccination requirements against Covid for domestic and
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EU buys almost 110,000 doses of Danish vaccine to curb monkeypox
Brussels, June 15 The European Union (EU) has signed a deal with Danish manufacturer Bavarian Nordic for the purchase of
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WHO to decide whether monkeypox represents public health emergency
Geneva, June 15 The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that it will convene a meeting next week to assess
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WHO may declare monkeypox a global health emergency
New Delhi, June 14 The World Health Organization (WHO) is likely to declare monkeypox, which has so far affected 2,821
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Delhi sees Covid cases cross 1,000 mark, 2 fresh deaths
New Delhi, June 14 Delhi on Tuesday reported over 82 per cent single-day rise in Covid cases, at 1,118 against
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Monkeypox contact tracing tough with many unknown sexual partners: Report
London, June 14 Tracing contacts of people infected with monkeypox virus is giving public health officials in the UK a
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Human brains are hotter than thought, particularly women’s: Study
London, June 14 Average human brain temperature is 38.5 degrees Celsius, with deeper brain regions often exceeding 40 degrees Celsius,
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US FDA okays oral pill to treat alopecia, restore hair growth
Washington, June 14 The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral drug to treat adult patients with severe
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Rune Labs gets FDA nod to track Parkinson’s symptoms on Apple watch
Washington, June 14 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to a software, developed by Neurology company
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Britain records 104 more monkeypox cases
London, June 14 Another 104 cases of monkeypox have been recorded in Britain, taking the national count to 470, the
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How stress ups risk of cancer, heart disease
New York, June 14 Stress — in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination — accelerates
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Staring at yourself during virtual chats may worsen your mood
New York, June 14 Do you end up staring at yourself while chatting online? Beware, your mood is likely to
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Yoga is perfect blend of Gyaan, Karm and Bhakti, says PM
New Delhi, June 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Yoga is a perfect blend of ‘Gyaan’ (knowledge),
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New genetic treatment offers one-time cure for HIV
Jerusalem, June 14 Israeli scientists have in a breakthrough developed a unique genetic treatment for AIDS which may be developed
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‘India needs better network to avoid blood wastage’ (June 14 is World Blood Donor Day)
Hyderabad, June 14 Covid-19 pandemic exposed blood shortage across many Indian states, and this situation arose despite many good Samaritans
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Indonesia predicts peak of Omicron sub-variants in July
Jakarta, June 14 The Indonesian government has predicted that peak cases of Covid’s Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 in the
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‘US reports about 88,000 weekly child Covid-19 cases’
Los Angeles, June 14 About 88,000 child Covid-19 cases were reported across the US in the week ending June 9,
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Artificial Intelligence in ophthalmology a gamechanger: Expert
New Delhi, June 14 Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a gamechanger in ophthalmology. Using computer-algorithms, it helps in analysing
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Canadian PM tests positive for Covid for second time
Ottawa, June 14 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a tweet on Monday that he has again tested positive
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‘Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight’ launched aiming at zero childhood diarrhoea death
New Delhi, June 13 Union Minister of State for Health, Bharati Pravin Pawar, on Monday launched the Intensified Diarrhoea Control
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Delhi reports 614 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate crosses 7%
New Delhi, June 13 Delhi on Monday reported decline in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 614 against
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Andhra to link state public health care scheme payouts to DBT to patients
Amaravati, June 13 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the health department to bring Arogyasri public
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First cat to human Covid transmission documented
Bangkok, June 13 A 32-year-old previously healthy female veterinarian contracted Covid after being exposed to an infected cat, according to
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Covid not over yet, important to be alert: Mandaviya
New Delhi, June 13 Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday said that Covid is not over yet and there
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Poor sleep may worsen lung disease more than smoking: Study
New York, June 13 Insufficient or interrupted sleep may have more of an impact than smoking history in patients with
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1 in 500 men carry extra sex chromosome raising risk of diseases: Study
London, June 13 Around one in 500 men could be carrying an extra X or Y chromosome – most of
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Venezuela logs 1st case of monkeypox
Caracas, June 13 Venezuela has registered its first case of monkeypox detected in a patient who had recently arrived from
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120 ill after consuming prasad in Bihar’s Vaishali
Patna, June 13 Some 120 persons fell ill in Bihar’s Vaishali district after they consumed prasad at a Satya Narayanan
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TN vaccinates 13.83 lakh people in 30th mega vaccine drive
Chennai, June 13 In a mega vaccination drive against Covid-19, Tamil Nadu Health department has inoculated 13.83 lakh people, according
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India logs 8,084 new Covid-19 cases, 10 deaths
New Delhi, June 13 India on Monday reported 8,084 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, a decline against
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Beijing registers 33 confirmed local Covid-19 infections
Beijing, June 13 Beijing has reported 33 confirmed Covid-19 cases that were locally transmitted as of 3 p.m. on Sunday,
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Israeli university launches research institute for AI medicine
Jerusalem, June 13 The Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) has announced that it has set up the country’s first Artificial
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Over 27.2 mn people fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in Myanmar
Yangon, June 13 Myanmar has fully vaccinated more than 27.2 million people against Covid-19, according to the Health Ministry. The
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Delhi reports 735 new Covid cases, 3 fresh deaths
New Delhi, June 12 Delhi on Sunday reported a small dip in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at
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India has ‘strong protective shield’ of Covid vaccination: Mandaviya
New Delhi, June 12 India now has strong protective shield of over 195 crore vaccine doses, said Union Health Minister
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Covid surge: TN parents worried as schools to reopen on Monday
Chennai, June 12 With fresh Covid-19 cases crossing 200 per day in Tamil Nadu, parents are worried as schools are
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Covid vax likely safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism
New York, June 12 Inactivated and mRNA Covid-19 vaccines appear to be safe for patients treated for hypothyroidism, say researchers.
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Male infertility can be avoided by weight management in early life
London, June 12 More careful control of body weight in childhood and adolescence could help prevent male infertility later in
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Australia reports record flu cases in May
Canberra, June 12 Australia has reported a record 65,770 flu cases in May, which marked an increase of more than
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Prediabetes linked to heart attack risk
New York, June 12 Prediabetes appears to be a substantial risk factor for heart attacks on its own, says a
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Second death in Kerala due to Scrub Typhus
Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 A 39-year-old woman, Sabitha died of Scrub Typhus disease in Parassal, Thiruvananthpuram district. She had been suffering
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Teens ate less ultra-processed food during pandemic: Study
New York, June 12 The consumption of ultra-processed foods among teenagers in the US declined during the Covid-19 pandemic, for
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India logs 8,582 new Covid cases, 4 deaths
New Delhi, June 12 India on Sunday reported 8,582 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, an increase against
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HK to distribute about 40,000 RAT kits after sewage Covid detection
Hong Kong, June 12 The Hong Kong government announced that it will distribute around 40,000 sets of Covid-19 rapid antigen
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Beijing’s bar-related Covid cases rise to 115
Beijing, June 12 Covid-19 cases related to a bar cluster in Beijing has increased to 115, local authorities in the
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Ethiopia launches new Covid-19 vaccination campaign to boost inoculation
Addis Ababa, June 12 The Ethiopian government has launched a new Covid-19 vaccination campaign to boost inoculations and control the
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US sanctions detrimental to Iran’s healthcare system: Envoy
Tehran, June 12 Iran’s envoy said that US sanctions have adversely affected the healthcare system of the Islamic republic, Press
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Covid-19 tally in Myanmar reaches 613,440
Yangon, June 12 Myanmar confirmed 13 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing its total tally to 613,440,
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Monkeypox cases rise to 31 in Nigeria
Lagos, June 12 Confirmed cases of monkeypox in Nigeria have risen to 31 as more cases were reported across the
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Most of Britain’s Monkeypox cases are in London, as case numbers reach 366
London, June 12 An expert virologist reinforced the need to avoid intimate contact as the number of Monkeypox cases in
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Delhi’s daily Covid tally nears 800; positivity rate crosses 4%
New Delhi, June 11 The national capital on Saturday reported considerable rise at 795 fresh Covid cases in the last
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Panic buying triggered in Shanghai as mass testing returns
Shanghai, June 11 Shanghai will carry out Covid-19 testing on more than half of its 25 million residents this weekend,
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TN CM directs officials to contain Covid spread
Chennai, June 11 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.K. Stalin on Saturday directed officials to contain the spread of Covid-19 without
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Canada confirms 112 cases of monkeypox
Ottawa, June 11 Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Theresa Tam confirmed a total of 112 cases of monkeypox in
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Fijians urged to take booster shots amid Covid spike
Suva, June 10 Fijians have been advised to get their booster doses against Covid-19 amid a spike in news cases.
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India reports 7,584 new Covid Cases, 24 deaths in last 24 hrs
New Delhi, June 10 India on Friday reported 7,584 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, an increase against the
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‘Can’t compromise medical education’, SC turns down plea for extra round for NEET-PG 2021 counselling
New Delhi, June 10 The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea by MBBS students seeking a stray
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Quarrel at Delhi hospital, emergency services briefly hampered
New Delhi, June 10 Emergency services were briefly disrupted at a hospital in the national capital after a quarrel ensued
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Israel reports 4th monkeypox case
Jerusalem, June 10 Israel’s Ministry of Health has reported the country’s fourth case of monkeypox. The infected is a 28-year-old
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TN to hold mega vaccination camp on June 12 at 1 lakh centres
Chennai, June 10 Tamil Nadu will hold a mega Covid-19 vaccination camp on June 12 across 1 lakh centres, the
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African countries acquire 818 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses: Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, June 10 African countries have acquired 818 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines so far, the Africa Centers for
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Kenyans rush for vaccines as Covid-19 cases surge
Nairobi, June 10 The number of Kenyans getting Covid-19 vaccinations has increased significantly following a spike in new infections, the
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‘Must not lower guard’, Centre to states, UTs amid Covid surge
New Delhi, June 9 In view of rising Covid cases across the country in the last two weeks, the Centre
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Delhi’s daily Covid tally rises to 622, two more deaths
New Delhi, June 9 Delhi on Thursday again reported a rise in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at
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Omicron sub-variants behind rising Covid cases in India: Doctors
New Delhi, June 9 With India reporting a sudden rise in the number Covid-19 cases for a second day in
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40% in India suffer from non-alcoholic fatty liver: Doctors
Chandigarh, June 9 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a lifestyle ailment which affects 25-30 per cent of the world
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Refuse treatment to abusive, violent patients, proposes NMC
New Delhi, June 9 The National Medical Commission, in its draft professional conduct regulations, has proposed doctors may refuse treatment
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Bihar child undergoes successful surgery, parents thank Sonu Sood
Patna, June 9 With help from Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, a two-and-half-year old child from Bihar’s Nawada got a new
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Global acute hepatitis cases in kids rises to 700, ten deaths: WHO
Geneva, June 9 Mysterious case of acute hepatitis in kids has infected about 700 children in 34 countries and claimed
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Indian-American doctor leads mRNA vax trial for pancreatic cancer
New York, June 9 World’s first trial, led by an Indian-American doctor, on a mRNA-based vaccine for pancreatic cancer has
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Goa CM urges people to follow Covid protocol amid surge in infections
Panaji, June 9 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday appealed to people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour in the wake
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Cambodia rolls out 5th Covid dose
Phnom Penh, June 9 Cambodia on Thursday started providing the fifth dose of a Covid-19 vaccine to priority groups across
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Psychiatrists warn parents about kids’ mobile addiction
Lucknow, June 9 Psychiatrists have warned parents against their children’s mobile addiction, following the murder of a young mother by
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About 30K died daily from Covid since talks on vax IP began: Report
New Delhi, June 9 Nearly 30,000 people have died daily from Covid since the World Trade Organization (WTO) initiated talks
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With 7,240 new Covid Cases, India reports nearly 40% spike
New Delhi, June 9 For a second day in a row, India reported a nearly 40 per cent spike after
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WHO award for PGI Chandigarh centre for tobacco control
Chandigarh, June 9 Recognising its efforts in advancing tobacco control, the WHO has awarded the Resource Centre for Tobacco Control
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Countries from Mediterranean region agree to cooperate to tackle food challenges
Rome, June 9 The Italian capital has hosted the first-ever Mediterranean Ministerial Dialogue on the Food Security Crisis, which ended
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Beijing reports zero local Covid-19 infections
Beijing, June 9 Beijing reported no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases during the first 15 hours of Wednesday, according to
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NEET-PG 2021: DGHS tells SC no further rounds of counselling can be conducted, software closed
New Delhi, June 9 The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has informed the Supreme Court that four rounds of
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Finnish PM infected with Covid-19
Helsinki, June 9 Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has said that she has tested positive for Covid-19. Marin, 36, tweeted
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AIIMS Guwahati doctor falls to death
Guwahati, June 8 A senior resident doctor of the upcoming AIIMS, Guwahati died after purportedly falling from the seventh floor
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Ahmedabad civic body resumes Covid tests
Ahmedabad, June 8 With Covid cases rising in the past few days, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has resumed testing at
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Delhi’s daily Covid tally now rises to 564, one more death
New Delhi, June 8 Delhi on Wednesday reported rise at in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 564,
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UK upgrades disease severity of monkeypox to leprosy, plague level
London, June 8 While designating monkeypox as a notifiable disease, UK Health officials have upgraded the disease severity of monkeypox
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US CDC suspects monkeypox virus to be airborne, asks people to wear masks
Washington, June 8 Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspect that the monkeypox virus may be
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US CDC suspects monkeypox virus to be airborne, asks people to wear masks
Washington, June 8 Officials at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspect that the monkeypox virus may be
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and US in health sector
New Delhi, June 8 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the US
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and US in health sector
New Delhi, June 8 The Union Cabinet on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the US
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Do not panic, take your Covid shots: Goa Health Minister
Panaji, June 8 Urging people to get their elders, above 60 years, administered the precautionary Covid vaccine shot, Goa Health
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Do not panic, take your Covid shots: Goa Health Minister
Panaji, June 8 Urging people to get their elders, above 60 years, administered the precautionary Covid vaccine shot, Goa Health
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Israel decides not to impose Covid curbs despite caseload rise
Jerusalem, June 8 Israel on Wednesday decided to beef up protection measures for the elders while avoiding reimposing restrictions on
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Bad dreams in older adults could signal onset of Parkinson’s: Study
London, June 8 Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting the earliest signs of
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Telangana HC asks government to increase Covid tests
Hyderabad, June 8 The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to increase the number of Covid-19 tests
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US FDA endorses Novavax’s protein-based Covid shot
New York, June 8 The US Food and Drug administration’s (FDA) advisory committee has recommended that regulators authorise Novavax’s protein-based
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Breakthrough Covid risk post vax higher among people with HIV
New York, June 8 People with HIV have a higher rate of breakthrough Covid-19 infections after vaccination, compared to people
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‘Playing with future of students’, SC irked over 1,456 vacant seats in NEET-PG
New Delhi, June 8 The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on 1,456 vacant seats in
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New Omicron subvariants on the rise in the US
Washington, June 8 Two new Omicron subvariants are on the rise in the United States, adding to concern of health
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Adulterated food lands 45 in hospital in Aurangabad
Patna, June 8 As many as 45 persons fell ill after consuming adulterated food in Bihars Aurangabad district, sources said
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India records nearly 41% jump in new Covid cases
New Delhi, June 8 India reported nearly 41 per cent spike in new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24
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K’taka sees spike in new Covid cases; 348 reported after 3 months
Bengaluru, June 8 The number of fresh Covid cases have been steadily increasing in Karnataka. After a gap of three
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DBT, Gates Foundation renew pact to accelerate innovation for global health needs
New Delhi, June 8 The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have renewed the Memorandum
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Can hormonal therapy raise brain tumour risk in women?
New Delhi, June 7 Hormonal therapy has emerged as one of the most advanced treatments for cancer, premature puberty, and
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‘Physician’s Pledge’ new code of ethics for doctors
New Delhi, June 7 After the controversy following the suggestion of the replacement of long-established Hippocratic Oath by Charak Shapath
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Delhi’s daily Covid tally rises to 450, one new death
New Delhi, June 7 Delhi on Tuesday reported considerable rise in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 450
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Two plant-based vaccines requiring no cold storage on their way
By Ashok NilakantanNew York, June 7 Here is some welcome news for the developing countries, which don’t have cold storage
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As Covid cases rise again, experts advise to be on guard
New Delhi, June 7 India has seen sudden rise in the Covid cases following spike in two states — Maharashtra
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Covid spurt in Goa; period between June 15 to July 15 crucial: Expert
Panaji, June 7 Even as Covid cases in the state have witnessed a spurt in recent days, the period between
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Singapore’s dengue emergency is a climate change warning sign
Singapore, June 7 Singapore says it is facing a dengue “emergency” as it grapples with an outbreak of the seasonal
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Monkeypox DNA sequencing hints virus circulating since 2017: Report
London, June 7 The monkeypox virus outbreak, that has seen more than 780 laboratory confirmed cases in 27 countries, may
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Necklace bead extracted from infant’s lungs in Kerala
Kochi, June 7 A necklace bead, which accidentally got stuck in the lungs of an year-old child, was successfully removed
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Covid fear returns in K’taka; Health Department on alert
Bengaluru, June 7 The Karnataka Health Department has undertaken a slew of measures following the rise of Covid cases in
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Chennai civic body to set up 140 urban health & wellness centres
Chennai, June 7 The Greater Chennai Corporation has begun the construction of 140 urban health and wellness centres (UHWC) which
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India records 3,714 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths
New Delhi, June 7 India recorded 3,714 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hrs, a marginal decline against 4,518 infections
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Contaminated drinking water leaves 3 dead in K’taka, Bommai orders probe
Bengaluru, June 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday announced a solatium of Rs 5 lakh to the families
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Sidhu hospitalised in PGI Chandigarh
Chandigarh, June 6 Congress leader and former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, who is undergoing a one-year jail sentence, was
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J&K LG inaugurates UT’s First Maternal and Child Health Conclave
Srinagar, June 6 Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday inaugurated the Union Territory’s first Maternal and Child
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Delhi’s daily Covid tally dips to 247, no new death
New Delhi, June 6 Delhi on Monday saw fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours drop to to 247, against
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Novavax’s Covid vax effective, but concerns remain over myocarditis risk: FDA
New York, June 6 The US Food and Drug Administration has called Novavax’s protein-based vaccine effective against Covid-19, but has
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New diabetes drug significant in fight against obesity: Study
London, June 6 A weekly intake of a drug, approved to treat Type 2 diabetes, can provide substantial and sustained
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IISc researchers develop alternative mechanism to render SARS-Cov-2 inactive
Bengaluru, June 6 The researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an alternative mechanism to render viruses
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K’taka CM seeks report as Covid cases spike
Bengaluru, June 6 Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has sought a report from the principle secretary of the state’s health
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Can bariatric surgery slash risk of developing cancer & death?
New York, June 6 Adults with obesity, who achieve weight loss with bariatric surgery can reduce risk of developing cancer
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India logs 4,518 fresh Covid cases, 9 deaths in 24 hrs
New Delhi, June 6 India saw a marginal uptick in Covid-19 cases with 4,518 infections being reported in last 24
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TN health dept on high alert over rising Covid cases
Chennai, June 6 The Tamil Nadu health department is on high alert over the rising Covid-19 cases in the state
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Babies exposed to Covid in womb at risk of neurodevelopmental changes
London, June 6 Babies born to mothers who suffered from Covid-19 during pregnancy seem to exhibit differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes
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Africa’s Covid-19 cases pass 11.66 mn
Addis Ababa, June 6 The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11,664,758, the Africa Centers for Disease Control
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Delhi reports 343 new Covid cases, no death for third day running
New Delhi, June 5 Delhi on Sunday reported decline in fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, at 343, against
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Goa to observe Covid situation for a fortnight
Panaji, June 5 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that the state government will observe the situation of
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Monkeypox: WHO reports 780 laboratory confirmed cases from 27 countries
Geneva, June 5 The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday said it has been reported of 780 laboratory confirmed cases
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New gene drug improves breast cancer patients’ survival rate
London, June 5 Women with a genetic abnormality in their cancer given a new gene drug, combined with hormone therapy,
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