Health News

Wuhan Files: China mishandled, lied and now caught red-handed mishandling COVID [proof here]

The 117-page leaked document is marked as, "internal document, please keep confidential." The documents show China not just withheld the truth about Covid-19, but also lied to the world downplaying the numbers of confirmed cases.

Dec 2, 2020

Moderna vaccine 100% effective against COVID; when can you get it

COVID-19 could finally be a thing of the past if Moderna is to be believed. The Pharma giant has claimed its vaccine is 100 percent effective.

Nov 30, 2020

Life-saving machine could improve survival chances of severe COVID patients

The researchers found that the early use of CPAP potentially reduces lung damage during the worst of the Covid-19 infection and allows the patient to recover from the inflammatory effects.

Nov 29, 2020

What COVID-19 patients see before death; ICU doctor simulates last moments [Watch]

A brief video by an ICU doctor shows how scary it can be for COVID-19 patients in their last moments and then desperately urging them to take necessary precautions.

Nov 29, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine rollout in India; PM Modi reviews strategy [ full details here]

PM Narendra Modi has reviewed prioritization of population groups, reaching out to healthcare workers, cold-chain Infrastructure augmentation, adding vaccinators and tech platforms for vaccine roll-out.

Nov 21, 2020

Here's why you should keep your face masks on even during New Year's eve; Dr Fauci explains

According to Dr Fauci, vaccines can only give an added layer of protection as they are likely to be 90 to 95 per cent effective. Scroll down to read why it might be a good idea to keep your masks on.

Nov 19, 2020

Mouthwash can kill Coronavirus in just 30 secs; is this a silver lining | Deets inside

Researchers have claimed that widely-available mouthwashes have killed Coronavirus within 30 seconds of exposure in laboratory conditions. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 18, 2020

Chinese COVID vax appears safe, induces immune response | Details inside

A Chinese vaccine candidate -- CoronaVac -- appears safe and induces an antibody response in healthy volunteers aged 18 to 59 years in an early-phase randomised clinical trial, say researchers.

Nov 18, 2020

Moderna's vaccine is most effective in preventing COVID-19, yet; beats Pfizer, Sputnik

Together with Pfizer Inc's vaccine, also shown to be more than 90% effective, and pending more safety data and regulatory review, the United States could have two vaccines authorized for emergency use in December

Nov 16, 2020

What is Herd Immunity? Can it be effective against Coronavirus?

Majority Indians could develop immunity before COVID vaccine arrives, but there's catch

If the virus doesn't mutate or does not cause changes then people may not think to again vaccinate themselves and then, there will be less utilization of vaccine down the line.

Nov 14, 2020

Russia's COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrived in India; Dr Reddy's will begin trials soon

A viral video on social media showed small containers with Dr Reddy's logo and Sputnik V printed on them being unloaded from a vehicle.

Nov 12, 2020

After Pfizer announcement, Russia says its Sputnik COVID vaccine is 92% effective

Russia's Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results, the country's sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday, as Moscow rushes to keep pace with Western drugmakers in the race for a shot.

Nov 11, 2020

Pfizer raises bid for AstraZeneca to $117 billion

Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine over 90% effective; end of pandemic in sight

Pfizer is seeking approval for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine in the US and plans to produce up to 50 million doses globally this year.

Nov 9, 2020

New Covid cases exceed recoveries in Karnataka; state tally reaches 8,41,889

"With 2,960 fresh cases, the state's Covid tally rose to 8,41,889, including 33,319 active cases, while 7,97,204 recovered so far, with 2,701 discharges in the last 24 hours," said the bulletin.

Nov 7, 2020

Most common diabetic drug has high levels of cancer-causing agent; recalled in US, sold in India

Sun Pharma has become the latest manufacturer to recall the generic diabetes drug metformin after finding high levels of a potential cancer-causing contaminant.