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Drinking six or more cups of coffee per day may increase risk of heart disease, says new study

Six or more cups a day can increase the amount of lipids in blood stream and significantly heighten the risk of cardiovascular disease, says a new study

Feb 19, 2021

India orders 10 million more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from Serum Institute

South Africa asks Serum Institute to take back 1 million vaccine doses: Report

South Africa has asked the Serum Institute of India to take back the one million COVID-19 vaccine doses the company had sent in early February, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday, a week after the country said it will put on hold use of AstraZeneca's shot in its vaccination program.

Feb 16, 2021

This coronavirus vaccine not only protects people but slows down the spread of COVID

One dose of Covid-19 vaccine develops enough antibodies among those previously infected: Study

The response among those previously infected was so effective that it opens the debate as to whether one dose of vaccine is sufficient for them

Feb 16, 2021

Positive Effect: 66% healthcare workers report mild side-effects post-vax: Survey

A survey on health workers showed that 66% of them faced mild side-effects after vaccination but the positive side of the story is that they are responding to the vaccines, and are safe and there is no need to fear that it will harm

Feb 14, 2021

Are you consuming right cooking oil for your health; Here's what experts say

Amid a wide range of cooking oils, choosing the right one is very important to ensure a nutritious meal as it has a significant impact on health. Dietitian and Public Health nutritionist Swati Bathwal explains which oil is right for you.

Feb 14, 2021

Roche's arthritis drug cuts deaths in hospitalised COVID-19 patients: UK study shows

The findings - from the RECOVERY trial, which has been testing a range of potential treatments for COVID-19 since March 2020 - should help clear up confusion about tocilizumab.

Feb 12, 2021

COVID-19 scare pushed 500 crore multivitamins off shelves in India during pandemic

2020 was certainly the most challenging year in recent history as the entire world battled COVID-19 pandemic. Now, data shows how Indians rushed to buy multivitamins like never before.

Feb 9, 2021

India: Pfizer gives up; withdraws COVID-19 vaccine emergency use application

Pfizer has decided to withdraw its application for Emergency Use Authorisation of its Covid-19 vaccine in India.

Feb 5, 2021

J&J claims its single-dose vaccine effective in preventing severe COVID [details]

The vaccine candidate was 85 per cent effective in preventing severe disease across all regions studied, 28 days after vaccination in all adults 18 years and older, according to the company.

Jan 30, 2021

When can you get your kids vaccinated in US; Fauci has an answer [details]

US government's top public health expert said clinical studies to determine safety of already approved vaccines in lower age groups will ramp up in the "next couple of months".

Jan 30, 2021

Turbocharging vaccination: Scientists welcome Biden's ambitious COVID-19 strategy

Besides presenting a comprehensive Covid-19 strategy for the country, US President Joe Biden sought to rejoin the WHO efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic and rope in volunteers and foreign trained doctors for a faster vaccination drive

Jan 28, 2021

Now rumours against Covid-19 vaccine could get you booked under IPC, but define rumour, ask netizens

While the state chief secretaries have been asked to work out a mechanism to check spread of false information, netizens question as to what constitutes 'misinformation'

Jan 26, 2021

UK scientists develop nasal spray for Covid-19 as US researchers ponder repurposing one used for flu vaccine trials

As a variety of nasal sprays have been in the pipeline, some of them claim protection from Covid-19 at least for two days, while others claim instant relief from getting infected. However, a nasal spray will be handy and useful to protect us from infection in crowded areas such as flights, classrooms or crowded office rooms

Jan 26, 2021

Obesity but fit is just a myth, risk of heart problems inevitable, says study

More activity is better, so walking 30 minutes per day is better than walking 15 minutes a day but the belief that exercise mitigates the risk of heart problems is a myth, says study

Jan 24, 2021

List of countries India sent COVID vaccine to and how many [details]

While India has already sent the vaccine doses to countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Maldives, Bhutan, among several others, there has been no formal request from Pakistan for India-made Covid vaccine

Jan 23, 2021

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