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Antibiotics can blunt babies' immune response to key vaccines, reveals a study

Antibiotic use in children in the first two years of age is associated with lower vaccine-induced antibody levels to several vaccines, reveals a study.

18 days ago

Global Covid caseload tops 512.2 mn, deaths at 6.23 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 512.5 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.23 million

18 days ago

Breast Cancer Cells Reprogram Key Immune Cell to Spread Within Lungs; Scientists Make Crucial Discovery [Study]

Through a new study, researchers have discovered that metastatic breast cancer cells reprogram immune cells known as macrophages to make blood vessel cells produce a lethal 'protein cocktail' that encourages the metastasis of breast cancer in the lungs.

19 days ago

Next decade belongs to Hyderabad's Genome Valley in life sciences: KTR

Hyderabad's Genome Valley has established itself as a powerhouse of life sciences not just in India but globally as well, Telangana's Industries, Commerce and Information Technology Minister K T. Rama Rao said on Monday.

20 days ago

India logs 2,483 fresh Covid cases, active caseload dips to 15,636

India reported 2,483 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, a marginal decline against previous day's 2,541 infections, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

20 days ago

Vitamin-D, Omega-3, exercise can reduce cancer risk by 61%: Study

It is the first study to test the combined benefit of three affordable public health interventions for the prevention of invasive cancers

21 days ago

Covid News: Japanese Covid oral antiviral pill shows rapid virus clearance

A Covid oral antiviral pill, developed by Japanese pharma company Shionogi & Co, has shown rapid clearance of a virus that causes Covid-19.

21 days ago

India logs 2,541 fresh Covid cases, 30 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 2,541 fresh Covid cases in the past 24 hours, a marginal decline against previous day's count of 2,593, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.

21 days ago

Why Does Breast Cancer Metastasis Spread to the Bone? Scientists Identify Key Protein Behind It [Study]

Through a new multi-institutional study, researchers have discerned that a protein called ZEB1 plays a key role in breast cancer metastases to the bones.

23 days ago

A medical worker collects a swab sample from a person at a COVID-19 testing site on Times Square in New York, the United States, March 29, 2022.

After Delhi and Mumbai, BA.2 variant found in Bengaluru; Experts warn of fourth wave

The detection of two cases of Omicron sub-variant BA.2, which is more transmissible than the original strain, sets Bengaluru on high alert.

23 days ago

Delhi Covid cases doubled in a week to 366, officials ponder strict measures again

Small COVID clusters hinting at fourth wave in India; Centre must take cues from int'l countries [here's why]

While the opinions over a fourth wave vary, India should brace up from the experience of the US, China and its own small Covid clusters.

24 days ago

New Technology Rapidly Measures Blocking Ability of Antibodies Against COVID-19, Variants [Study]

Through a new study, researchers have developed a pseudovirus system that can quantify the ability of one's antibodies to neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its variants.

24 days ago

Love to drink coffee, have it in plain, clear glass or ceramic coffee mug [know the reason]

Love to buy takeaway coffee in disposable cups or use nylon cooking bags such as those used in baking liners? Beware, these may be loaded with microplastics harmful for health, warns a study.

24 days ago

World's longest known Covid infection lasted for 505 days in UK patient

An immunocompromised UK patient suffered the longest known days, 505, with Covid infections, claim researchers.

24 days ago

Covid can be detected with 92% accuracy by hearing the sound of cough, claims this new App [Details]

Australian scientists have developed a novel app that can detect Covid-19 infection by just the sound of a cough.

25 days ago

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Health News

Antibiotics can blunt babies' immune response to key vaccines, reveals a study

Global Covid caseload tops 512.2 mn, deaths at 6.23 mn

Breast Cancer Cells Reprogram Key Immune Cell to Spread Within Lungs; Scientists Make Crucial Discovery [Study]

Next decade belongs to Hyderabad's Genome Valley in life sciences: KTR

India logs 2,483 fresh Covid cases, active caseload dips to 15,636

Vitamin-D, Omega-3, exercise can reduce cancer risk by 61%: Study

Covid News: Japanese Covid oral antiviral pill shows rapid virus clearance

India logs 2,541 fresh Covid cases, 30 deaths in 24 hrs

Why Does Breast Cancer Metastasis Spread to the Bone? Scientists Identify Key Protein Behind It [Study]

After Delhi and Mumbai, BA.2 variant found in Bengaluru; Experts warn of fourth wave

Small COVID clusters hinting at fourth wave in India; Centre must take cues from int'l countries [here's why]

New Technology Rapidly Measures Blocking Ability of Antibodies Against COVID-19, Variants [Study]

Love to drink coffee, have it in plain, clear glass or ceramic coffee mug [know the reason]

World's longest known Covid infection lasted for 505 days in UK patient

Covid can be detected with 92% accuracy by hearing the sound of cough, claims this new App [Details]

Indices positive in opening deals with all eyes on LIC listing

India reports 1,569 new Covid cases, 19 deaths

How intense heat waves in North India can harm high BP patients