Health News

Gilead's Remdesivir authorised for emergency use only

This COVID-19 drug yields positive results; may even lower respiratory tract infection

An antiviral that was used for the treatment of Ebola and has been repurposed for treatment of Covid-19, has been found to obstruct the viral replication of SARS-CoV-2, basically the stage where the virus creates copies of itself.

Oct 14, 2020

Mental Health Day: Know your food to uplift your mood; 10 foods to keep stress at bay

Did you know? Food can be a powerful tool for people dealing with depression, stress and anxiety. This Mental Health Day here is my list of 10 superfoods proven to uplift mood.

Oct 10, 2020

COVID-19 nasal swab can puncture your brain; chances are bleak

Clinicians have recorded incident of a brain fluid leak into the nose after a nasal swab test for COVID-19, after a US woman was left with a life-threatening infection following her COVID nasal swab test. But that is no reason for you to avoid tests.

Oct 3, 2020

New global lab network will compare COVID-19 vaccines head-to-head

A major non-profit health emergencies group has set up a global laboratory network to assess data from potential COVID-19 vaccines, allowing scientists and drugmakers to compare them and speed up selection of the most effective shots.

Oct 2, 2020

Alert for deadly Congo fever in Maharashtra's Palghar

An alert has been issued in Maharashtra against the deadly Congo fver in Palghar. The fever is said to be more deadly that COVID-19

Sep 30, 2020

Cat Que Virus: ICMR warns health emergency, Karnataka recorded 2 cases in the past

After COVID-19 there has been a lot of debate about diseases and how infectious a virus can be. The Indian Council of Medical Research has now alerted India in its report on the Cat Que Virus. So far two cases have been found in Karnataka.

Sep 29, 2020

Researchers identify highly effective antibodies against Covid-19 in Germany

In a new development in global research into COVID-19, researchers in Germany have identified 'highly effective' antibodies that can fight Coronavirus allowing them to pursue a passive vaccination.

Sep 26, 2020

Covid-hit Karnataka defers reopening schools to Sept 30

Karnataka government has now held off on the reopening of schools to September 30th due to the cases of Coronavirus in the state.

Sep 22, 2020

CDC is shockingly confused about COVID-19 transmission; risks American lives

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is setting a dangerous precedent by changing COVID-19 rules back and forth, causing confusion at a sensitive time such as the pandemic.

Sep 22, 2020

Tata's paper-strip COVID test costs Rs 500; how it works [Explained]

Comparably to home-pregnancy test, the paper strip when immersed in Feluda mix, will eventually form lines, with two lines standing for positive and one for negative.

Sep 22, 2020

As 'Corona cards' guarantee to ward off COVID, UP doctors warn against false promises

Doctors discuss the risks of buying into the idea of the new 'Corona cards' in the market which promise to keep COVID-19 out.

Sep 21, 2020

Mathura doctor caught giving his own samples for COVID testing

To meet COVID sampling target, Mathura doctor gives 15 of his own samples [video viral]

A doctor in Mathura was seen in a viral video giving his own sample 15 times to meet the sampling test target for COVID-19. Netizens have called for an enquiry into the matter.

Sep 20, 2020

Those eating at restaurants most likely bring in Covid; CDC study finds

That's partly because wearing a mask not an option while eating and drinking, say researchers.

Sep 13, 2020

Yoga, daily walks, Chyawanprash: Post-COVID protocols issued by Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has now issued new guidelines for post-COVID care stressing on the need for immunity-boosting, chyawanprash and Ayurveda

Sep 13, 2020

Bengaluru: First case of COVID reinfection reported after a month of recovery

The battle for Bengaluru has not been won, in a turnaround, a woman in Bengaluru has now tested positive a month after testing negative for COVID-19 making her the first case of reinfection in the city.

Sep 6, 2020

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Health News

This COVID-19 drug yields positive results; may even lower respiratory tract infection

Mental Health Day: Know your food to uplift your mood; 10 foods to keep stress at bay

COVID-19 nasal swab can puncture your brain; chances are bleak

New global lab network will compare COVID-19 vaccines head-to-head

Alert for deadly Congo fever in Maharashtra's Palghar

Cat Que Virus: ICMR warns health emergency, Karnataka recorded 2 cases in the past

Researchers identify highly effective antibodies against Covid-19 in Germany

Covid-hit Karnataka defers reopening schools to Sept 30

CDC is shockingly confused about COVID-19 transmission; risks American lives

Tata's paper-strip COVID test costs Rs 500; how it works [Explained]

As 'Corona cards' guarantee to ward off COVID, UP doctors warn against false promises

To meet COVID sampling target, Mathura doctor gives 15 of his own samples [video viral]

Those eating at restaurants most likely bring in Covid; CDC study finds

Yoga, daily walks, Chyawanprash: Post-COVID protocols issued by Health Ministry

Bengaluru: First case of COVID reinfection reported after a month of recovery

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]