Moscow, August 2 (IANS) Russia is planning a mass vaccination campaign against the novel coronavirus for October, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said.
"We plan wider (vaccination) for October because
New York, Aug 1 (IANS) Researchers have revealed that well-being strategies such as breathing exercises can improve mental health in college students and manages stress and anxiety.
The research team evaluat
Brussels, July 30 (IANS) The European Commission said that it has signed a 63 million-euro contract with American pharmaceutical company Gilead to secure doses of Veklury, the brand name for Remdesivir, for the
NEW DELHI, July 30 (Reuters): Nearly one in three children around the world have high levels of lead in their bloodstream, according to a new study, as widespread lead pollution puts millions of young peop
PARIS, July 29 (Reuters) - Sanofi and GSK said they had reached an agreement with Britain to supply it with up to 60 million doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, and that discussions with other governments we
LONDON/CHICAGO, July 28 (Reuters) - Coordinators of a global coronavirus vaccines funding scheme are looking at a wide range of potential prices for COVID-19 shots, with a reported $40 per dose price tag the &l
July 28, (Reuters)- Moderna Inc and Pfizer Inc launched two 30,000-subject trials of COVID-19 vaccines that could clear the way for regulatory approval and widespread use by the end of this year, the companies
New Delhi, July 27 (PTI): The human clinical trial of indigenously developed Covaxin, a possible vaccine against the novel coronavirus, began at an institute here on Monday, a senior official said.
The much-
Tokyo, July 27 (IANS) Working men with higher incomes are nearly twice as likely to develop high blood pressure than men who have a lower income, say researchers.
More than one billion people have high blood
Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently seeking Covid-19 treatment at Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai, has opened up on the alarming effects of the deadly virus on the mental health of th
Toronto, July 26 (IANS) In a study conducted in 41 countries, the researchers have revealed that breast cancer rates among women are on the rise globally.
The research, published in the journal The Lancet Gl
New York, July 25 (IANS) A global team of scientists has identified 21 existing drugs that stop the replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Notably, four of these compounds were found to w
New Delhi, July 25 (IANSlife) Hand sanitisers have irrefutably become the most important thing in our lives to protect ourselves during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic; the other things include masks and social d
New Delhi, July 25 (IANSlife) When it comes to working out, stretching has always been the underdog. Some people believe it is an essential part of exercise to avoid injuries, while others say can lead to injur
MOSCOW, July 24 (Reuters) - Human trials of Russia’s second potential coronavirus vaccine, developed by the Siberian Vector institute, will begin on July 27, the TASS news agency cited Russia’s cons
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) In an interview with IANS, Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India (SII) said as per the arrangement with AstraZeneca, SII will be making one billion doses of Covishield vaccine
July 24 (Reuters) - Regulators that normally work within their own countries or regions will likely harmonize efforts on potential COVID-19 vaccines to speed up their approvals once they become available, WHO c
BEIJING, July 24 (Reuters) - Animal tests of a potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Chinese researchers show it triggers an immune response against the novel coronavirus, offering some promise as it go
New Delhi, July 24 (IANSlife) Due to the fear of Covid-19 pandemic, 'immunity' has replaced weight loss as the new 'It' word. Everyone is either talking about ways to boost it or what to eat to
New York, July 24 (IANS) If you want to lead a healthy, long life, read on. Researchers have found that diets high in protein, particularly plant protein, are associated with a lower risk of death from any caus