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A Boeing passenger plane from China, a Xiamen Air, sits on the grassy portion of the runway of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport after it skidded off the runway while landing Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 in suburban Pasay city southeast of Manila, Philippines. (Photo: AP)

Airport security trays carry more diseases than toilets

Study finds hand luggage check points are a breeding ground for flu, pneumonia and viruses that can cause brain damage.

5 Sept 2018 3:54 PM IST

In this Wednesday, April 8, 2020 photo provided by the Center for Pharmaceutical Research, a pharmacy technologist using a biosafety level 2 hood prepares a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine candidate for testing in Kansas City, Mo. This early safety study, called a Phase 1 trial, is using a vaccine candidate developed by Inovio Pharmaceuticals. (Photo | AP)

Studies being done to see whether vaccines for TB and Polio could be...

Theories say countries with large BCG-vaccinated populations may fare better against coronavirus but UK with a high...

14 April 2020 1:30 PM IST

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Twitter can help track public health: study

Researchers studied 171 million tweets.

16 Aug 2017 6:20 PM IST

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Researchers discover what could help fight the flu

A team at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis conducted the study.

7 Aug 2017 4:40 PM IST

Additional studies are warranted to further evaluate any potential associations (Photo: AFP)

No link between flu in pregnancy and autism in child

No association between ASD risk and influenza during pregnancy or influenza vaccination during the second to third...

30 Nov 2016 4:49 PM IST

State Nodal Officer for H1N1 Amar Fettle said the increase in the incidence of the disease this year was registered not only in Kerala but also in entire South India. (Representational Image)

H1N1 on rise in Kerala; claims 23 lives this year

The health dept official said the influenza was first spotted in the state in 2009.

1 May 2017 3:58 PM IST

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This Monsoon, eat your way to a better health with these fruits

Our digestive system takes quite a beating during this season.

23 July 2017 11:35 AM IST

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Scientists reveal man flu is real

A new study explains why.

13 Dec 2017 3:26 PM IST

The research found that opening windows or doors before going to bed can reduce carbon dioxide levels in bedrooms and improve sleep quality. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out the five signs that show you are not getting enough sleep

Sleep is essential for growing muscle, repairing tissue, and synthesising hormones, among other functions.

13 Dec 2017 7:54 AM IST

The virulent H5 strain was detected at several farms across the country due to which the decision was made. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japan culling 210,000 birds amid spreading avian flu

It is the fifth mass cull this winter in Japan with hundreds of officials working to prevent the spread of the virulent...

18 Dec 2016 11:25 AM IST

$\Sudden increases in training and competition load can increase the risk of illness\ (Photo: AFP)$ Life

Athletes may need more precautions to avoid flu

Routine, moderate-intensity physical activity can help protect people against colds and diseases that involve the upper...

9 Dec 2016 8:54 AM IST