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IANS CVoter Snap Poll: Majority want no-mask passengers to be punished

The country has been witnessing a big spurt in the number of fresh coronavirus cases as people are increasingly adopting Covid inappropriate behaviour.

Jun 11, 2022

Oracle developing national electronic health records database: Larry Ellison

Cloud major Oracle, which just completed its $28.4 billion acquisition of electronic health records company Cerner, is developing a national health records database.

Jun 11, 2022

Covid Surge Again: India reports 8,329 fresh cases, 10 deaths in 24 hrs

The active Covid caseload has also risen to 40,370 cases, accounting for 0.09 per cent of the country's total positive cases.

Jun 11, 2022

Takeda's dengue vaccine candidate,TAK-003 shows promise

Japanese pharma company Takeda on Friday announced that its dengue vaccine candidate, TAK-003, prevented 84 per cent of hospitalised dengue cases and 61 per cent of symptomatic cases.

Jun 10, 2022

Covid Surge: Omicron sub-variants behind rising cases in India: Doctors

With India reporting a sudden rise in the number Covid-19 cases for a second day in a row, doctors said on Thursday that Omicron sub-variants are behind the spike in Covid caseload.

Jun 10, 2022

Global cases of monkeypox surpass 1,000 in US: CDC

Global cases of the monkeypox virus have surpassed 1,000, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said and urged people to take extra precautions.

Jun 9, 2022

3 months after, K'taka sees spike in new Covid cases at 348, Bengaluru worst hit

Among the 348 new cases, Bengaluru alone reported 339 cases while few districts have started reporting cases in single digits.

Jun 8, 2022

World Brain Tumour Day: Can hormonal therapy raise brain tumour risk in women?

Hormonal therapy has emerged as one of the most advanced treatments for cancer, premature puberty, and excessive hair growth. But, doctors warned that the high-doses of hormonal drugs can increase the risk of meningioma - the most common benign brain tumour - particularly in women.

Jun 8, 2022

Historic: Every single patient in clinical trial cancer-free; no relapse in over two years [read now]

In a major breakthrough in the field of medical sciences, rectal cancer patients part of an unprecedented clinical trial were cancer-free after receiving an experimental drug. It's been over two years, and no relapse.

Jun 8, 2022

India reports 3,714 fresh Covid cases, 7 deaths in 24 hrs

India recorded 3,714 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hrs, a marginal decline against 4,518 infections reported on previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday morning.

Jun 7, 2022

Covid impact: Babies exposed to Covid in womb at risk of neurodevelopmental changes

Babies born to mothers who suffered from Covid-19 during pregnancy seem to exhibit differences in neurodevelopmental outcomes at six weeks, according to a preliminary analysis.

Jun 6, 2022

Why not all obese patients develop diabetes [Details]

Obesity, often a result of eating too much fat and sugar in combination with low physical activity, is known as a key factor for developing Type 2 diabetes. However, some obese people do not develop the disease that affect millions globally. Turns out their gut bacteria have a role to play.

Jun 6, 2022

Covid Update: Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodents [Details]

Swedish scientists have identified a new coronavirus commonly found in red-backed voles -- small, stocky rodents similar to field mice.

Jun 4, 2022

Woman implanted with 3D-printed ear made from her own cells; This implant especially for microtia patients

A 20-year-old woman has become the first in the world to get a human ear implant with a 3D-printed technology that uses her own cells.

Jun 3, 2022

Covid concerns grip India as country reports 4,041 new cases, 10 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Friday reported an increase of 4,041 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, against the 3,712 infections registered the previous day, according to the Union Health Ministry.

Jun 3, 2022