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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

25 July 2021 6:52 PM

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 3:19 PM

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 2:45 AM

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 2:56 AM

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 12:07 PM

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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 9:15 AM

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

17 Feb 2021 10:46 PM

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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...

14 Feb 2021 11:22 PM

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 11:57 AM

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 12:00 PM