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COVID was man-made virus, says Scientist who worked at Wuhan lab
In his book, 'The Truth About Wuhan', Huff claims that the pandemic was caused by the US government's funding of coronaviruses in China
05 Dec 2022 2:11 PM
Covid patients at increased risk of psychiatric conditions after two years: Lancet
Increased risk of depression and anxiety in adults lasts less than two months, says study
18 Aug 2022 9:15 AM
The waist of the matter
Doctors have often sounded a word of caution about blindly following the workout and slimming routines of celebrities
15 May 2022 7:04 PM
Half of Covid survivors show one symptom even two years after infection: Lancet study
While physical and mental health generally improved over time, the study suggests that COVID-19 patients still tend to have poorer health
12 May 2022 12:12 PM
Migraine on the rise
A new study finds that 52% of the global population is affected by headaches every year
26 Apr 2022 12:05 AM
Coping with mental health in times of global warming
Vagaries of the weather can have a bearing on mental wellbeing & here are some ways to cope, while doing our bit to slow down climate change
22 Apr 2022 12:43 AM
Cloudy to Clear
Adult brains can be taught new tricks — yogic exercises help new experiences and learnings to transform cognitive functions
21 Apr 2022 2:16 AM
Seaweed, the wonder aquatic plant
With re-emphasis on seaweed farming and research, Indian scientists have come up with several beneficial uses of the macro algae
20 Apr 2022 12:57 AM
Why tight fitting clothes are unhealthy
Clothing that is too tight can lead to problems ranging from minor annoyance to significant health issues
14 Apr 2022 12:45 AM
Skincare under the sun
The fairer the skin, the more it is at risk of sunburn – so, slather on the sunscreen
22 Mar 2022 2:59 PM
Oestrogen levels linked to COVID-19 death risk in older women, suggests study
Women seemed to have a lower risk of severe COVID-19 infection than men, even after accounting for potentially influential factors
15 Feb 2022 2:27 PM
Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths
It’s an uncommon outcome for any pregnancy but authorities believe vaccination can help prevent these cases
11 Feb 2022 11:53 AM
Union Budget lists tele-mental health programme
Sitharaman also announced an open platform for the National Digital Health Ecosystem
02 Feb 2022 6:58 AM
Immune response induced by Omicron effectively neutralise Delta variant: ICMR study
The main limitation of this study are lesser participants in the unvaccinated group and the shorter window period post infection
26 Jan 2022 4:11 PM
A pig’s heart beats inside a human!
The transplant was achieved by Dr Bartley P. Griffith, a leading cardiothoracic surgeon at the University Of Maryland Medical Center
14 Jan 2022 2:23 AM
Decrease in air pollution in India during lockdown not as high as thought: Study
Air pollution is a known health risk and India has some of the worst air pollution globally
02 Jan 2022 4:03 PM
No evidence Omicron has lower severity than Delta variant: UK study
The study estimates that the risk of reinfection with the Omicron variant is 5.4 times greater than that of the Delta variant
20 Dec 2021 2:09 PM
2 doses of Covid vaccines induce lower antibody levels against Omicron: Oxford study
The researchers noted that these data are important but are only one part of the picture
14 Dec 2021 1:47 PM
Signs of Omicron milder than Delta variant: South African doctors
Just 3% of patients hospitalized recently with COVID-19 have died, versus about 20% in the country’s earlier outbreaks
12 Dec 2021 12:23 PM
Nasal vaccine might help fight new COVID-19 variants: Study
The research has been published in the 'Science Immunology Journal'
11 Dec 2021 12:48 PM
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A Candid Conversation with a Local Corporator: Politics, Promises, and Accountability
Over the years, political discourse in the world’s largest democracy, has reached a new low.
A favourite topic of discussion in Delhi is to identify the most powerful and important person in the Prime Minister’s Office.
108 million people were forcibly displaced last year as a result of persecution, conflict, violence and significant human rights violations.