London, April 6 (IANS) People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic are likely to have lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines, suggests a study.
In particular, exposure to fine
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Climate change can lead to global outbreak of mosquito-borne diseases dengue, zika and chikungunya, warned the World Health Organization on Wednesday.
The incidence of infections ca
London, April 5 (IANS): Eight hours without social contact can lead to a reduction in energy similar to eight hours without food, finds a study in the context of Covid-19 lockdowns.
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New Delhi, April 5 (IANS): Infection with SARS-CoV-2 has a significant impact on cognitive function in patients with preexisting dementia, according to new research led by health experts from West Bengal.
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New Delhi, April 5 (IANS): India on Wednesday reported 4,435 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day jump since September 2022, according to the Union ministry of Health and Family Affairs.
The number of
Geneva, April 4 (IANS) Around 17.5 per cent of the adult population -- roughly 1 in 6 worldwide -- experience infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the World Health Or
Geneva, April 4 (IANS): Around 17.5 per cent of the adult population -- roughly 1 in 6 worldwide -- experience infertility in their lifetime, according to a new report published on Tuesday by the World Health O
New York, April 4 (IANS) Updated Covid booster shots will be important for shoring up population immunity as new variants emerge, suggests a study.
However, the trick is to target a variant for the booster t
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) While India has seen the sharpest rise in Covid cases since the third wave in January 2022, experts on Monday opined that the current surge in infections is only "mild" but a
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Love to eat burgers, pastries and doughnuts? Paper bags and compostable paper bowls that carry these delicacies could be high on forever chemicals -- harmful for both human health as w
Toronto, April 3 (IANS) While overindulgence could dig you an early grave, a daily alcoholic drink may neither be harmful nor offer any health benefits, according to a new study of 4.8 million people.
The be
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India on Monday reported a marginal decline in Covid cases with 3,641 infections against previous day's 3824, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs.
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London, April 3 (IANS) Looking to be creative with drugs and alcohol? It may not help you.
Debunking the age-old "rock'n'roll" myth, a team of researchers from the University of Essex in th
New York, April 2 (IANS) Want your medicines to be more effective? Research suggests that turning up your favourite song while popping the pills may be of help soon.
While previous studies have used music-li
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) India reported 3,824 new Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a spike of 27 per cent from the previous day, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs on Sunday.
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New York, April 2 (IANS) SARS-CoV-2 infection is not alone behind long Covid conditions, psychosocial factors such as low physical activity and loneliness may also contribute, according to a study led by an int
Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) Autistic children should be kept away from TV screens, tablets and mobile phones as far as possible since this exposure is said to aggravate symptoms.
Medical experts says that this f
New Delhi, April 1 (IANSlife) In India, heat waves are a frequent occurrence. To inform people of the severe weather conditions and advise them to take the appropriate measures, the Indian Meteorological Depart
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In the wake of another rise in Covid-19 cases in several countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended booster vaccination for the elderly and other vulnerable groups.
New York, March 31 (IANS) Mediterranean and low fat dietary programmes reduce the likelihood of death and heart attack in patients at heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, finds the first comparative revie