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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.

Apr 23, 2022

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.

Apr 23, 2022

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.

Apr 22, 2022

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.

Apr 22, 2022

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.

Apr 22, 2022

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.

Apr 22, 2022

Children greet each other as they arrive at school in New York, the United States, March 7, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 507.8 mn; China's Shanghai city reports 10 deaths, under lens

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 507.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.21 million and vaccinations to over 11.21 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University

Apr 22, 2022

The importance of cleaning clogged pores

Health Byte: Importance of cleaning clogged pores to avoid dead skin cells

Pores are a way for your skin to breathe, varying in sizes, large or small, they are natural. As a lot of the products claim, it's not possible to reduce or get rid of "large pores" completely.

Apr 21, 2022

Scientists claim zinc, copper mix food supplement can fight viruses and variants

Israeli scientists have claimed that a special food supplement containing zinc, copper and chemicals that are found in fruit may help fight viruses.

Apr 18, 2022

Male Sex Hormones May Serve As New Targets for Immunotherapy; Hope for Better Outcomes In Men With Cancer [Study]

In a new study, researchers identified a regulon (a group of genes) in the weakening of particular immune cells and the role of androgen signaling in tumor growth.

Apr 17, 2022

Human heart has no capacity to heal itself after a heart attack but Covid mRNA technology may cure it [Details]

UK scientists may have discovered the world's first cure for heart attacks using the same mRNA technology as Covid vaccines.

Apr 16, 2022

Myths and Facts associated with transmission of Hepatitis virus

WHO warns of steep rise in hepatitis cases among UK children

Britain has reported an "unexpected significant increase" in cases of severe acute hepatitis in young children with an occasional link to Covid-19, according to a risk assessment sheet released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) European Region.

Apr 16, 2022

India better prepared to face Omicron, says health expert.

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

However, on a positive note for the third consecutive day, no Covid related death was reported from Delhi, which has Covid death toll remaining static at 26,158.

Apr 16, 2022

No change in Omicron BA.4, BA.5 severity or transmissibility so far: WHO

While there have been a few cases of new Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5, so far there is no change seen in the severity or transmissibility, the World Health Organisation has said.

Apr 15, 2022

11 workers from Bihar charred to death in Hyderabad.

Fire at chemical factory in Andhra's Eluru kills six; condolences and ex-gratia follow [details]

The State of Andhra Pradesh has unfortunately seen a series of fire and industrial accidents ever since the pandemic began.

Apr 14, 2022

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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]

Global Covid caseload tops 507.8 mn; China's Shanghai city reports 10 deaths, under lens

Health Byte: Importance of cleaning clogged pores to avoid dead skin cells

Scientists claim zinc, copper mix food supplement can fight viruses and variants

Male Sex Hormones May Serve As New Targets for Immunotherapy; Hope for Better Outcomes In Men With Cancer [Study]

Human heart has no capacity to heal itself after a heart attack but Covid mRNA technology may cure it [Details]

WHO warns of steep rise in hepatitis cases among UK children

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

No change in Omicron BA.4, BA.5 severity or transmissibility so far: WHO

Fire at chemical factory in Andhra's Eluru kills six; condolences and ex-gratia follow [details]

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]