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In this file photo a man receives a dose of the Moderna coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine. (Photo:AFP)

Many now have immunity against COVID-19

Yet, don't lower guard, say experts; Third Wave likely anytime now

26 July 2021 12:22 AM IST

Gender-based discrimination towards girls doesnt simply prevent them from being born, it may also cause the death of those who are born. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sex bias kills 240,000 infant girls in India yearly: study

Gender-based discrimination towards girls doesn't simply prevent them from being born, it may also cause the death of...

15 May 2018 8:49 PM IST

Tuberculosis infection is debilitating and requires long-term medications for at least 6 months.

TB: Is tolerating better than eliminating?

The concept, referred to as "disease tolerance," provided an opportunity to develop new strategies that mitigate the...

14 May 2018 8:15 AM IST

If superspreading had been completely under control about two-thirds of Ebola cases could have been avoided (Photo: AFP)

Mass vaccinations can't prevent Ebola outbreaks

Ebola virus outbreak control depends on surveillance and the isolation of cases, according to the study.

11 May 2018 8:26 AM IST

In Asia, consumption of antibiotics more than doubled in India, skyrocketed 79 percent in China and rose 65 percent in Pakistan. (Photo: Pixabay)

Antibiotics consumption soars, fueling fears over superbugs

In Asia, consumption of antibiotics more than doubled in India, skyrocketed 79 percent in China and rose 65 percent in...

28 March 2018 5:37 PM IST

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Virtual reality headsets reduce kid's needle phobia

Needle phobia and needle anxiety may even cause parents to delay scheduled visits with the doctor.

19 Jun 2018 2:45 PM IST

Human rights groups call this a form of discrimination in favour of the wealthy. There is also the ethical question of those who for one reason or another refuse to be vaccinated. (Photo: AFP)

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Vaccine passports': Key to safe travels is...

Vaccine passports will prevent travel by people from countries that will not get vaccines for months, or even years

18 Feb 2021 4:16 AM IST

Kishwar Desai | Darcy zest adds zing to V-week; Suella's baby may lead...

Darcy, in the novel, turned out to be a perfect lover and so perhaps we can hope for warmer days as the sun now is...

15 Feb 2021 4:52 AM IST

Swine flu is a disease which affects the respiratory tract of pigs and is caused by influenza viruses and is easily transferable to humans (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's what you need to know about swine influenza

We give a low-down on how to tackle swine influenza and pointers on its symptoms and detection.

19 Aug 2017 5:27 PM IST

Messi set to answer questions in tax fraud case

Messi set to answer questions in tax fraud case

Gava: Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father appeared before a Spanish judge to answer questions in a tax fraud case...

27 Sept 2013 5:30 PM IST