New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A novel complication of mucormycosis or black fungus has been detected in a city hospital here in which the fungal infection infected the lower intestine of two patients, including a 56
London, May 21 (IANS) In a first, the UK has launched a new clinical trial that will assess the efficacy of a third 'booster' dose of seven different Covid-19 vaccines on patients' immune responses,
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Amid rise of mucormycosis (black fungus) infection, diabetic patients are advised to frequently monitor and control their blood sugar levels. Diabetic patients (those with uncontrolled
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): Amid a rise in black fungus cases particularly in COVID patients in Delhi, some medical experts feel that "unhygienic masks" and poorly ventilated rooms could be a contributin
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Union Health Ministry has appealed to all the states and Union Territories (UTs) to declare mucormycosis or black fungus as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Disease Act 1897.
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI): Well-ventilated spaces play a crucial role in diluting the COVID-19 viral load of infected air and help in decreasing the risk of transmission from one infected person to the other, the
NEW DELHI, MAY 20 (IANS): The government on Thursday said that the aerosol can travel up to ten metres from the infected person, and that aerosol through the infected person can fall within two meters but can b
SAO PAULO, MAY 19 (IANS): People who have had dengue in the past are twice as likely to develop symptoms of Covid-19 if they are infected by coronavirus, finds a new study.
The study, led by University of Sa
NEW YORK, MAY 19 (IANS): A team of researchers has developed a sensor system that helps detect SARS-CoV2, the virus causing Covid-19 infections, within a second, much faster than current detection methods.
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Geneva, May 17 (IANS) Working 55 or more hours per week is associated with an estimated 35 per cent higher risk of a stroke and a 17 per cent higher risk of dying from ischemic heart disease, compared to workin
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Shilpa Shetty Kundra took to social media on Monday to remind netizens that they need to be gentle towards themselves at a time when the nation is battling the second wave of the Covid-19
New Delhi, May 17 (IANSlife) Lifestyle disorders are a major cause of death in almost every country now. The occurrence of these problems is not a one-day process; people suffer due to long-time ignorance of th
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New Delhi, May 17 (IANSlife) Heart specialists and cardiologists have sounded the alarm on the Covid-19 virus affecting heart and its processes, causing many fatalities.
Ravindra Singh Rao,
Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Uncontrolled diabetes is emerging as a major factor in acquiring black fungus infection or mucormycosis, which is surfacing in Covid-19 patients after recovery and is leading to further c
London, May 16 (IANS): You can't be sure, even if you're relatively young and fit, that you won't get seriously ill or struggle with long-term Covid-related problems. This could be the most effectiv
New Delhi, May 15 (IANSlife): A sore injection site, pain in the injected arm, mild fever, moderate fatigue, headaches, chills, and even diarrhoea are symptoms commonly seen after administration of the Cov
New Delhi, May 15 (IANSlife) Mental Health Awareness Week runs from May 10-16 this year. During this pandemic, millions of us have experienced a mental health problem, or seen a loved one struggle. Some of us h
New York, May 15 (IANS) A team of US researchers led by an Indian American scientist has reported the first instance of Covid-19 triggering a rare recurrence of potentially serious blood clots in patient's
New Delhi, May 14 (IANSlife) We face an unprecedented and exponential tsunami of Covid-19 positive, leading to a near-collapse of our healthcare system. Mortality due to the infection is mostly due to severe in
New York, May 14 (IANS) Children with Covid-19 may not display typical symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, therefore more screening and vigilance are required, researchers warned.
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