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Study reveals presence of microbeads in cosmetic products in India

Microbeads present in cosmetics are threat to environment and Marine life, what are microbeads [Study]

A large number of personal care cosmetic products in India contain harmful micro-plastics and the micro-beads released from items of daily use, pose a serious threat to the environment, particularly the marine ecosystem, a new study released.

Mar 25, 2022

Health Byte: Commonly used anti-nausea drugs may triple risk of stroke

Using drugs widely used to relieve nausea and vomiting are three times more likely to increase the risk of stroke, finds a study.

Mar 24, 2022

WHO launch new child mental health program in Covid-19 recovery

India reports 1,938 Covid-19 cases as global caseload tops 475.4 million

India reported 1,938 fresh Covid cases, marginally higher than the previous day's count of 1,778, in a span of 24 hours, while the global caseload touched 475.4 million

Mar 24, 2022

Lettuce protects bones not just on Earth but on Mars trip too for Astronauts [Details]

Astronauts might one day grow and eat genetically modified plants to ward off disease associated with long spaceflights.Lettuce produces a drug to protect against bone density loss in microgravity.

Mar 23, 2022

Ventilation systems in schools can reduce Covid cases: Study

Better ventilation systems in schools can reduce Covid cases, says Italian Study

Improving school ventilation systems can help reduce Covid-19 cases among students, an Italian study showed.

Mar 23, 2022

Man with rare brain disorder successfully treated at Hyderabad hospital; To help future brain surgeries

A 32-year-old man, diagnosed with a rare disorder with symptoms of tightness of hands and legs and having difficulty in walking, like in Parkinson's disease, was successfully treated using advanced treatment protocols at a hospital in Hyderabad.

Mar 22, 2022

Women are more likely to die after heart attack than men, here's the reason

Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men and thus, are more at risk of death, according to research.

Mar 21, 2022

China puts up sprawling Covid camps with rows of cramped metal boxes

Pandemic not over: Over 40% new Covid cases globally in areas neighbouring China; situation under watch

There has been a resurgence of Covid-19 cases globally in the past week with, notably, more than 40 per cent of cases appearing in areas surrounding China, according to China's National Health Commission (NHC)

Mar 20, 2022

India logs 2,075 fresh Covid cases, 71 deaths, global caseload tops 467.6 mn

India reported 2,075 fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, the Union Health ministry said on Saturday morning.

Mar 19, 2022

Global dementia cases may triple by 2050

Lithium May Help In Decreasing Risk of Developing Dementia; Could Potentially Serve As Preventive Treatment [Study]

Researchers have identified a link suggesting that lithium could decrease the risk of developing dementia, affecting nearly 10 million people every year.

Mar 19, 2022

India's largest Covid centre gets 150 GPS based ventilator beds.

70% long Covid patients face memory, concentration problems apart from lung problems or fatigue: Study

Seven in ten long Covid patients experience concentration and memory problems several months after the initial onset of their disease, with many performing worse than their peers on cognitive tests, according to twin studies.

Mar 18, 2022

55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping, here's a remedy

In India, 81 percent agreed that poor sleeping habits can have a negative impact on one's quality of life and that getting enough sleep is critical for maintaining one's immunity; 53 percent attempted to get more sleep to address this.

Mar 16, 2022

Bharat Biotech partners with Spanish firm Biofabri to develop TB vaccine

Vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday announced a partnership with Spanish biopharmaceutical company Biofabri to develop, manufacture and market a new tuberculosis vaccine in more than 70 countries in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.

Mar 16, 2022

A health worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at Laxmi Nagar in New Delhi on Sunday, January 16, 2022. (Photo: Qamar Sibtain/IANS)

Vaccination for children in 12-14 age group begins, PM urges all to get vaccinated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged children in the 12-14 age group to get vaccinated and all those above 60 years to take the "precautionary" jabs.

Mar 16, 2022

Health tips while working in a hybrid work environment post Covid

Back to office? Health tips to get adjusted to hybrid work environment after Covid

Returning to office environment 2 years after covid, people are advised to follow these basic health tips, writes Aayushi Lakhapati, Health Expert.

Mar 15, 2022

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Health News

Microbeads present in cosmetics are threat to environment and Marine life, what are microbeads [Study]

Health Byte: Commonly used anti-nausea drugs may triple risk of stroke

India reports 1,938 Covid-19 cases as global caseload tops 475.4 million

Lettuce protects bones not just on Earth but on Mars trip too for Astronauts [Details]

Better ventilation systems in schools can reduce Covid cases, says Italian Study

Man with rare brain disorder successfully treated at Hyderabad hospital; To help future brain surgeries

Women are more likely to die after heart attack than men, here's the reason

Pandemic not over: Over 40% new Covid cases globally in areas neighbouring China; situation under watch

India logs 2,075 fresh Covid cases, 71 deaths, global caseload tops 467.6 mn

Lithium May Help In Decreasing Risk of Developing Dementia; Could Potentially Serve As Preventive Treatment [Study]

70% long Covid patients face memory, concentration problems apart from lung problems or fatigue: Study

55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping, here's a remedy

Bharat Biotech partners with Spanish firm Biofabri to develop TB vaccine

Vaccination for children in 12-14 age group begins, PM urges all to get vaccinated

Back to office? Health tips to get adjusted to hybrid work environment after Covid

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]