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India's 1st homegrown mRNA Covid vax may have low market penetration: Report

The recently approved Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals' two-dose mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, expected to be soon available in the country, is likely to see low penetration in the Indian market.

Jul 11, 2022

Africa's donkeys being stolen, slaughtered for Chinese medicine: Report

A popular period drama on Chinese TV helped lead to the theft and brutal slaughter of millions of donkeys in Africa, a media report said.

Jul 9, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 18,840 new Covid cases, 43 deaths

India on Saturday reported 18,840 Covid infections, a marginal rise against previous day's 18,815 count in a span of 24 hours, besides 43 deaths.

Jul 9, 2022

COVID peak after June in K'taka; Health min urges to get jabbed, wear masks

Covid cases surge, India logs 18,930 new cases, 35 deaths in 24 hrs

The recovery of 14,650 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,29,21,977.

Jul 7, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 13,086 Covid cases, 19 deaths

The nationwide death toll reached 5,25,242 and the active caseload has also risen to 1,14,475 cases

Jul 5, 2022

Older adults' desire to give away money linked to Alzheimer's: Study

Willingness to give away money could be linked to the earliest stages of Alzheimer's disease, suggests a study.

Jul 5, 2022

Bionic valve implant from pig may help heart patients avoid major surgery

A bionic valve implant from pig may help patients with a debilitating heart condition avoid major surgery.

Jul 4, 2022

Insufficient sleep now a key factor for heart attacks: check cardiovascular health score, Life's Essential 8

Proper sleep is now considered an essential component for ideal heart and brain health, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).

Jul 4, 2022

Covid Update: India records 16,135 fresh Covid cases, 24 deaths

India on Monday witnessed a marginal rise in Covid cases with 16,135 infections recorded in the past 24 hours against previous day's 16,103 count, as per the Union Health Ministry data.

Jul 4, 2022

New patch test can detect Covid antibodies.

Novel patch test: This non-invasive test can detect Covid antibodies within 3 minutes

Japanese researchers have developed a novel compact patch that can detect the presence of Covid antibodies non-invasively within three minutes.

Jul 2, 2022

As triple-layered and N95 masks offer best protection from Covid

Covid Update: India logs 17,092 fresh Covid cases, 29 deaths

India witnessed a marginal rise in its daily Covid tally with 17,092 new cases in the past 24 hours, against previous day's 17,070 count, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Jul 2, 2022

UK Parliament honours AIIA Director Tanuja Nesari with Ayurveda Ratna award

Recognising her contribution towards furthering the growth of Ayurveda in India and abroad, the UKs All-Party Parliamentary Group on Indian Traditional Sciences (ITSappg) conferred the prestigious Ayurveda Ratna award on Dr Tanuja Nesari.

Jul 1, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 17,070 new cases, 23 deaths in 24 hrs

The active caseload has also surged to 1,07,189 cases, accounting for 0.25 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Jul 1, 2022

Anthrax scare in Kerala after detection in dead wild pigs at Athirapally

Following the detection of anthrax in wild pigs, which were found dead in Athirapally in Kerala's Trissur district, the authorities have decided to ensure that all proper protocols are observed in the area.

Jun 30, 2022

Covid Update: India records 14,506 new cases, 30 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 14,506 new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a substantial increase over the previous day's count of 11,793, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2022