Science & Health

Omicron Update: Rapid antigen tests have less sensitivity against Covid variant, says US FDA

The soaring Covid cases across the US are prompting a high demand for at-home rapid testing. When compared to molecular tests, antigen tests are generally less sensitive and less likely to pick up a very early infection.

Dec 29, 2021

Here's one good outcome from Omicron - It may replace dreaded Delta Covid variant from world: Experts

The highly transmissible Omicron variant of Covid, which has so far been detected in more than 100 countries so far, may help the world get rid of the Delta strain that claimed so many lives across the globe, said health experts on Tuesday.

Dec 29, 2021

Centre asks states to re-open Covid war rooms

Omicron tally reaches 781; Daily fresh Covid cases reach 9,195 in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India registered 9,195 fresh Covid-19 cases, a significant spike from the previous day's figure of 6,358.

Dec 29, 2021

New Vax Drive: Only Covaxin to be administered to children aged 15-18 yrs

As the vaccination process for the teens aged 15 to 18 years will commence from January 3 across the nation, the government has said only Covaxin will be administered.

Dec 28, 2021

Private hospital in Hyderabad performed rare surgery on 3-year-old girl

Gelastic seizures are usually present in childhood, even in the newborn period, and are manifested by frequent attacks of inappropriate laughter resulting from seizure activity. Studies show that these are very rare and only one in every 200,000 children suffers from this abnormality.

Dec 28, 2021

Omicron drives record-high daily Covid-19 infections in US, quarantine time reduced to 5

Amid Omicron fears, shortage in US hospital staff has led CDC to reduce the quarantine time from 10 days to just 5 days now.

Dec 28, 2021

Alia Bhatt named PETA's 2021 Person of the Year for advocating nature-friendly products

Actress Alia Bhatt, who had invested in Phool which makes vegan leather out of discarded temple flowers, is also known for advocating nature-friendly and vegan products.

Dec 28, 2021

Omicron will spike Covid cases, outpacing Delta "much higher": Fauci

Omicron has become the dominant variant, comprising three-quarters of the Covid test. Only 61.7 percent of the US population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Dec 27, 2021

Despite double vax, two more BTS members test Covid-positive

Global Covid caseload tops 279.9 million as death toll crosses 5.39 mn

The global Covid caseload and the death toll stood at 279,906,569 and 5,399,781, respectively, while the total number of vaccine doses administered has increased to 8,949,398,777.

Dec 27, 2021

Covaxin finally approved for children aged 12 to 15; Vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 from Jan 3

This makes Covaxin the second vaccine cleared for use for children in India, after Zydus Cadila's three-dose DNA vaccine was allowed for adults and children over the age of 12.

Dec 25, 2021

NASA launches James Webb telescope, 100 times more powerful than Hubble [Watch Live]

After facing constant delays, NASA's much-awaited James Webb Space Telescope was finally launched today.

Dec 25, 2021

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Global Covid caseload tops 278.8 million and Asia sees surge in Omicron variant fugures, especially in Myanmar, Indonesia and Singapore

Dec 25, 2021

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

After several hospitals in five states reported adverse effects immediately after Cadila's remdesivir being injected, respective state drug regulators should have immediately tested the batch for sterility and endotoxins.

Dec 24, 2021

NASA's Busiest Year 2021: From Mars Landing to Launch of Next-Gen Web Space Telescope

In 2021, NASA also took action to roll out aviation technology to more airports to help save time for passengers, pushing the boundaries of making aeronautics greener and more efficient.

Dec 24, 2021

Covid: Singaporean researchers develop 97% accurate saliva test

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

The FDA has now authorised 2 anti-viral pills for Covid that can be taken at home. However, it can only be prescribed to adults as it stomps bone and cartilage growth.

Dec 24, 2021

Prev 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 Next

Science & Health

Omicron Update: Rapid antigen tests have less sensitivity against Covid variant, says US FDA

Here's one good outcome from Omicron - It may replace dreaded Delta Covid variant from world: Experts

Omicron tally reaches 781; Daily fresh Covid cases reach 9,195 in 24 hrs

New Vax Drive: Only Covaxin to be administered to children aged 15-18 yrs

Private hospital in Hyderabad performed rare surgery on 3-year-old girl

Omicron drives record-high daily Covid-19 infections in US, quarantine time reduced to 5

Alia Bhatt named PETA's 2021 Person of the Year for advocating nature-friendly products

Omicron will spike Covid cases, outpacing Delta "much higher": Fauci

Global Covid caseload tops 279.9 million as death toll crosses 5.39 mn

Covaxin finally approved for children aged 12 to 15; Vaccination for those aged 15 to 18 from Jan 3

NASA launches James Webb telescope, 100 times more powerful than Hubble [Watch Live]

Thailand, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia report surge in Omicron; Global Covid caseload tops 278.8mn

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

NASA's Busiest Year 2021: From Mars Landing to Launch of Next-Gen Web Space Telescope

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]