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How does black fever causing parasite spread; Indian scientists make breakthrough discovery

Indian scientists have made a major medical breakthrough by discovering how the Leishmania parasite, which causes black fever or Kala-Azar, spreads so fast, promising a new approach towards its treatment.

Aug 31, 2022

Pregnant women at cancer risk via dishware, hair colouring, plastics, mascara, tattoo ink [Details]

Pregnant women who are exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines can have increased risk of cancer, says a new study.

Aug 30, 2022

Covid update: India reports further decline in fresh cases to 5,439 from previous day's 7,591 count

India reported further decline in Covid cases with 5,439 fresh infections reported in the last 24 hours, a significant decline from the previous day's 7,591 count

Aug 30, 2022

Early onset of "JIA" in children [Tips to avoid JIA and keep child's joints and muscles strong]

Children are more prone to accidents and diseases. Therefore, symptoms of illness or overexertion, such as fever, swollen and aching joints, rashes, and exhaustion, may be misdiagnosed.

Aug 29, 2022

Respiratory disease patients may face problems post twin tower demolition: Experts

"When such a massive demolition takes place, among other elements, asbestos and the silica along with used gunpowder become the major factors that could cause respiratory problems," Kishore said.

Aug 29, 2022

Covid Update: Visible decline in Covid-19 cases in India, reports 7,591 fresh cases over previous day's 9,436 count

India reported 7,591 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, against the previous day's 9,436 count, with 45 deaths, reflecting the considerable decline in the pandemic.

Aug 29, 2022

India logs 9,436 new COVID cases in last 24 hours; active caseload reduces [details]

The active caseload has come down to 86,591 cases, accounting for 0.19 per cent of the total positive cases.

Aug 28, 2022

New weapon against Covid-19: Indian-American researchers develop durable coating that kills Covid virus

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that's commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

Aug 27, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 9,520 fresh cases, 41 deaths today, slight decline from previous day

As of Saturday morning, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 211.39 crore, achieved via 2,81,63,153 sessions.

Aug 27, 2022

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over patent infringement of its Covid vaccine

Biotechnology major Moderna on Friday sued rival Pfizer and BioNTech over alleged infringement of its messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology patents.

Aug 27, 2022

India reports 10,256 new COVID cases and 68 deaths in last 24 hours [details]

The nationwide death toll has now increased to 5,27,556. The active caseload dipped to 90,707, accounting for 0.20 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Aug 26, 2022

Monsoon can be a trigger for your allergies; but there's a solution, too [helpful tips]

Itchy watery eyes, sneezing, stuffy nose, and wheezing are just as bad if not worse during monsoons when you are indoors, and the culprits are lurking in the corners of your house and are airborne, too.

Aug 25, 2022

Heavy news consumption triggers stress, anxiety, poor physical health; Researchers warn

If you have an obsessive urge to constantly check news, you are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety as well as poor physical health, researchers have warned.

Aug 25, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 10,649 fresh cases in 24 hrs

India reported 10,649 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, which is a rise from the previous day's count of 8,586, said the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

Aug 24, 2022

Covid Update: India reports decline in fresh cases, 8,586 in 24 hrs

The new cases at 8,585 show a slight decline from Monday's count of 9,531 though deaths hover around 48 in the last 24 hours

Aug 23, 2022