Science & Health

Is it enough: Citizens ask as BBMP allots 71 ambulances for Bengaluru zone-wise | See list

In a list shared, the BBMP has allotted a total of 71 ambulances to Bengaluru dividing them across the city zone-wise apart from tempo travellers. Citizens ask authorities if 71 ambulances will be enough for a metropolitan city like Bengaluru.

Jul 7, 2020

Community transmission of Covid-19 a reality in Karnataka, reveals minister

With cases rapidly increasing in Karnataka, Minister JC Madhuswamy told the media that Coronavirus is spreading at the community level, confirming the fears of the people.

Jul 7, 2020

China's Sinovac starts phase 3 trials for its Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

China's Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential coronavirus vaccine in Brazil, it said on Monday, becoming one of three companies to move into the late stages in the race to develop an inoculation against the disease.

Jul 7, 2020

20 Bengaluru police stations sealed, will reopen after 48 hours

Over the weekend, 20 police stations were sealed for sanitisation in Bengaluru as cops working at these stations tested positive for COVID-19. Authorities say the stations will reopen in 48 hours.

Jul 6, 2020

Is coconut oil helping Keralites to fight coronavirus effectively

A Chennai-based techie had recently claimed that neem leaves can be used to control the spread of coronavirus

Jul 6, 2020

BIEC to become India's largest COVID care facility

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre to become India's largest Covid-19 facility

Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre will now be India's largest COVID-19 facility with 10,100 beds. This will be used for asymptomatic and patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19.

Jul 6, 2020

Working out vs consuming lesser calories - the better way to lose weight

This article will provide some evidence-based guidelines on both incidental and non-incidental exercise.

Jul 5, 2020

Workouts Official - Leading health and fitness alliance by Altamash Khan

WORKOUTS OFFICIAL, founded in 2017, is the fitness and nutrition-based company owned by a transformation specialist named Altamash Khan.

Jul 5, 2020

Presence of brain-destroying amoeba confirmed in Florida, DOH warns swimmers

It was in 1962 that the presence of this brain-destroying amoeba was initially confirmed in the state of Florida.

Jul 5, 2020

It takes 18 months to develop good vaccine: Ex-ICMR chief

Ex-ICMR Chief NK Ganguly spoke about vaccine development and the process even in the fast track. He elaborated that it may be difficult to say if the vaccine will be successful.

Jul 5, 2020

China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily

A team of Chinese scientists found that the new strain of G4 swine flu virus is not new and doesn't infect humans easily.

Jul 4, 2020

Secret to COVID-19 vaccine was in our bodies all along

Coronavirus that originated from Wuhan, China, has already claimed the lives of more than 5,29,000 people worldwide and struck fear in people. But here's new hope for a vaccine.

Jul 4, 2020

Bihar: 15 more killed after fresh lightning strikes; 12 districts on high alert

Lightning strikes in Bihar has taken the lives of 15 in the past 24 hours. The state has been facing thunderstorms, heavy rain and lightning, the meteorological department has also issued an alert in more than 12 districts in the state.

Jul 4, 2020

This US company wants to fly people to edge of space

This human space flight company, Space Perspective, recently announced plans to launch from the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, with the first un-crewed test flight scheduled in early 2021 that will include a suite of research payloads.

Jul 4, 2020