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Mutants, sluggish vaccine drive, carelessness: Add them and you get Covid surge, say top scientists.

New Delhi, April 10 (PTI) Why are India's COVID-19 cases flaring up so sharply? There are no clear answers but top scientists say the complex interplay of mutant strains, a hugely susceptible population mad

Health / 10th April 2021

WHO chief criticises 'shocking' global Covid vax divide

Geneva, April 10 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has criticised what it describes as a "shocking imbalance" in the distribution of coronavirus vaccines between rich and poor countries. &

Health / 10th April 2021

2nd Covid wave: Scientists report more infections in kids

Berlin, April 9 (IANS) Preschool and school children in Germany have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, three to four times more than reported via PCR testing during the second wave,

Health / 9th April 2021

Increased exposure to sunlight may lower Covid deaths: Study

London, April 9 (IANS) Increased exposure to the Sun's rays, specifically UVA, can be a simple public health intervention to prevent mortality rates from Covid-19, say researchers, who found that sunnier ar

Health / 9th April 2021

1 in 10 mild Covid survivors face loss of smell, taste

London, April 8 (IANS) One in 10 people who were affected with mild Covid-19 infection and recovered are likely to face loss of smell, taste and fatigue up to eight months, according to a new study. The stud

Health / 8th April 2021

Philippines suspends AstraZeneca jab for people under 60

Manila, April 8 (IANS) The Philippines on Thursday temporarily suspended the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine against Covid-19 for those younger than 60 years of age following reports of rare blood clots in some

Health / 8th April 2021

Air pollution linked with worse outcomes in Covid-19

NEW YORK, APRIL 7 (IANS): Increased level of air pollution can have detrimental effects on people suffering from SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, revealed a review of multiple studies. Exposure to

Health / 7th April 2021

Regulator: Possible link between AstraZeneca shot, rare clot

London, April 7 (AP): The EU's drug regulator says it has found a possible link between the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and a rare clotting disorder but said that the benefits of the shot still outweigh

Health / 7th April 2021

Blood cancer risk higher than expected in kids with Down syndrome

NEW YORK, APRIL 7 (IANS): The risks of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)-- a type of blood cancer -- in children with Down syndrome is stronger than expected, according to a new study. The study led by researcher

Health / 7th April 2021

Skin problem that indicate serious underlying health issues

NEW DELHI, APRIL 7 (IANS): Your skin, the largest organ of the human body, reflects everything that is going on inside your system while also acting as a protective barrier from harmful micro-organisms in our e

Health / 7th April 2021

New COVID vaccine shows 'strong immune response' in early UK trials

London, April 6 (PTI): A new vaccine to protect against COVID-19, being produced in Scotland, has shown a "strong immune response" in early trials in the UK, the country's health minister said on

Health / 6th April 2021

'Mental health problems to be next pandemic after Covid'

Barcelona, April 6 (IANS) Mental health problems caused by the global Covid-19 crisis will be the next pandemic, according to a study issued by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). People

Health / 6th April 2021

Emergency health workers 3 times more at risk of depression, PTSD

New York, April 6 (IANS) Emergency medical service (EMS) workers are three times more at risk of mental health problems such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general popul

Health / 6th April 2021

Covid cases will rise despite vax: UK scientists

London, April 6 (IANS) A group of scientists which advise the UK government over the handling of the coronavirus outbreak have warned against lifting restrictions as the coming weeks "may lead to a small s

Health / 6th April 2021

Masks, ventilation stop COVID-19 spread better than social distancing, study says

Washington, April 6 (PTI): Masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of COVID-19 inside a room, a modelling study suggests. In the re

Health / 6th April 2021

How 'chimpanzee poop' is helping prevent Covid-19

NEW DELHI, APRIL 5 (IANS): The Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, a version of which is also being used in India, is made from an adenovirus isolated from chimpanzee poop, which has been genetically changed s

Health / 5th April 2021

BP pills may raise heart disease risk in people with HIV: Study

New York, April 5 (IANS) Intake of certain medications that can lower blood pressure in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), can also increase long-term risk of heart disease, stroke and heart failur

Health / 5th April 2021

UK's 2nd Covid wave started by young people, same scenario in India: Oxford Professor

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) In the UK, the second wave of the coronavirus was started by young people and it seems very likely that in India too, youngsters, who have been infected with the new strains of the vir

Health / 4th April 2021

Single-dose vax may be effective for Covid-19 survivors: Study

New York, April 3 (IANS) A second of Covid-19 vaccination dose may not be needed for individuals who have successfully recovered from a prior coronavirus infection, suggests a study. The research, involving

Health / 3rd April 2021

Covid-19 masks: Layering, fitting & material matters, says study

New York, April 3 (IANS) Love to wear fancy face masks to protect yourself from Covid-19? The types of material, fitting and the number of fabric layers used can significantly increase or decrease your risk of

Health / 3rd April 2021

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