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Global Covid caseload tops 438.3 mn; India logs 7K cases today

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 438.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.96 million and vaccinations to over 10.54 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 2, 2022

Neem tree-based drugs may help treat and reduce the spread of Coronavirus and its variants: Study

Extract from the bark of the neem tree, indigenous to India, may help treat and reduce the spread of coronavirus, a team of international researchers found.

Mar 1, 2022

Plastic hazard Poses life threat to India's dolphins, gharials, spotted eagles

A new report about plastic pollution and its risk on migratory species in the Ganga and Mekong river basins which are protected under the UN's Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).

Mar 1, 2022

Health byte: Deadly mosquito-borne virus spreading in southern Australia, warning issued

A health warning has been issued in South Australia (SA) over a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus.

Feb 28, 2022

This anti-tumour drug found promising to lose weight in mice: Study

A study showed that an anti-tumour drug at low doses could help lose weight in mice, offering a promising new way for developing new anti-obesity therapy.

Feb 25, 2022

BA.2 version of Omicron, 30% more contagious, spreads in US now

Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on an even more contagious version of the Omicron variant spreading in the US, fuelling concerns that the country may not return to normal, said a media report.

Feb 23, 2022

New Covid variant BA.2 can become serious threat for global health: Study

The risk of Omicron subvariant BA.2 for global health is potentially higher than that of BA.1, according to a new study.

Feb 23, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 427.3 mn; Singapore logs 26K, India 15K cases in 24 hrs

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 427.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.90 million

Feb 23, 2022

Mars Ingenuity helicopter still going strong; exceeds all expectations: Report

Even after 19 Red Planet flights under its belt in a year, NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity is not done yet.

Feb 22, 2022

Covid surging heart problems? India with 25% deaths due to heart problems to be worst hit

While heart disease has been one of the major health concerns in India, Covid-19 has exacerbated the condition significantly, said experts on Monday.

Feb 22, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 425.7 mn, Thailand reports surge in numbers

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 425.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.89 million, while Thailand reported surge with 18K cases registered on Monday

Feb 22, 2022

After renal transplant, Chennai man has 5 kidneys in his body

Reduction in air pollution helps kidneys function better, says study

Improving air quality may not only help your lungs but also your kidneys, reveals a study.

Feb 21, 2022

Russia confirms 170,699 new Covid-19 cases; Global caseload tops 424.1 mn

Global Covid caseload tops 424.1 million and Russia alone has confirmed 170,699 new Covid-19 cases, taking the nationwide tally to 15,370,419

Feb 21, 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)

India administers over 175 cr Covid-19 vaccines so far

India on Saturday achieved another milestone of administering over 175 crore vaccine doses among its eligible citizens against Covid pandemic.

Feb 20, 2022

India logs 19,968 new Covid cases, 673 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India logged 19,968 new Covid-19 cases and 673 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Feb 20, 2022

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Science & Health

Global Covid caseload tops 438.3 mn; India logs 7K cases today

Neem tree-based drugs may help treat and reduce the spread of Coronavirus and its variants: Study

Plastic hazard Poses life threat to India's dolphins, gharials, spotted eagles

Health byte: Deadly mosquito-borne virus spreading in southern Australia, warning issued

This anti-tumour drug found promising to lose weight in mice: Study

BA.2 version of Omicron, 30% more contagious, spreads in US now

New Covid variant BA.2 can become serious threat for global health: Study

Global Covid caseload tops 427.3 mn; Singapore logs 26K, India 15K cases in 24 hrs

Mars Ingenuity helicopter still going strong; exceeds all expectations: Report

Covid surging heart problems? India with 25% deaths due to heart problems to be worst hit

Global Covid caseload tops 425.7 mn, Thailand reports surge in numbers

Reduction in air pollution helps kidneys function better, says study

Russia confirms 170,699 new Covid-19 cases; Global caseload tops 424.1 mn

India administers over 175 cr Covid-19 vaccines so far

India logs 19,968 new Covid cases, 673 deaths in 24 hrs

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