Health
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Are some COVID-19 vaccines more effective than others?
Washington: It’s hard to tell which vaccines are more effective since they weren’t directly compared in studies. But experts say the vaccines are alike on what matters most: preventing hospitalizations and deaths.…
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Study explores prevalence rate of anxiety for fathers during perinatal period
Washington: A new research suggested that anxiety among men transitioning into parenthood is significantly higher than reported by the global World Health Organization (WHO) regional prevalence rates. The findings of the study…
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Iraq baby with three penises is the first human born with rare condition
Iraq: A baby boy in Iraq is claimed by the doctors as the first child ever to be born with three penises. This rare condition is known as Human triphallia in which someone is…
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13 new rare gene variants of Alzheimer’s identified
New York: Researchers have identified 13 new rare genomic variants associated with Alzheimer’s disease in a first-of-its-kind human genome study. The lesser-known gene mutations may hold critical information about the biology of the…
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New portable test to diagnose COVID-19 in minutes, track variants
Los Angeles: Scientists have developed a new portable, pocket-sized test that can not only diagnose COVID-19 in minutes but also sequence the coronavirus to track the spread of mutations and variants. The…
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Depression affects visual perception: Study
London: A team of researchers has found that the processing of visual information is altered in depressed people, a phenomenon most likely linked with the processing of information in the cerebral cortex. In…
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New research backs rapid testing for safe, efficient restart of air travel: IATA
Geneva: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday urged governments to accept best-in-class rapid antigen tests in fulfillment of Covid-19 testing requirements following the publication of new research by OXERA and…
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University of Hyderabad and ESI Hospital ink MoU, to collaborate
Hyderabad: In what may turn out to be an important development for Telangana’s health sector, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) and the state-run ESI Medical College & Hospital (ESI-MCH) announced a partnership of…
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Immune system harmed by preservative used in processed foods: Study
Washington: A food preservative that is used to prolong the shelf life of Pop-Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats, Cheez-Its and almost 1,250 other popular processed foods might cause harm to the immune system,…
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Vaccines may need regular updates as coronavirus evolves: Scientists
Berlin: Scientists have assessed the course of evolution of the novel coronavirus and predicted that COVID-19 vaccines currently in use across the world may need regular updates to counter new variants of the…
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More population groups to come under COVID-19 vaccination drive: Vardhan
New Delhi: The Centre is planning to widen the scope of the COVID-19 immunisation drive by bringing more population groups under its ambit, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday, days…
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Vaccine hesitancy might pose threat to efforts for ending COVID-19 pandemic
Washington: The findings of a recent study suggested that even though the demand for COVID-19 vaccines currently seems to be high, hesitancy towards it might pose a major threat to public health…
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World TB Day: Masks must be made mandatory to control TB, say experts
Hyderabad: COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to stop its spread indicate that transmission of infectious diseases can be prevented by using face masks, say experts. This simple yet most effective means is…
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Oxford-AstraZeneca jabs effective against severe COVID: US survey
London: A large trial in the US and two South American countries of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has shown 79 per cent efficacy rate at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and 100 per cent effectiveness in…
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A year after Janata curfew’, coronavirus threat rears its ugly head again
New Delhi: The coronavirus pandemic is on the upswing again in India which observed a Janata curfew’ on this day a year ago, having paved the way for an over two-month long…
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Pandemic effect: Healthcare experts warn of rise of obesity cases among children
New Delhi: Confined to their homes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, children are facing a higher risk of obesity due to increased intake of junk food, lack of socialisation and physical activities, healthcare experts…
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Woman bleeds from eyes during periods due to rare condition
Chandigarh: A 25-yr-old woman in Chandigarh shocked the doctors when she complained about her bleeding eyes only to be diagnosed with a rare condition called ocular vicarious menstruation. The woman was not…
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Life after jab; would it be good? Believes so
Fakir Syed Aijazuddin I never thought I would need the jab of a vaccine to activate my patriotism. Since news of the availability of anti-Covid-19 vaccines has been regurgitated by the press,…
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Night curfew in Bhopal, Indore from Wed night, face masks must
Bhopal: With the number of coronavirus infections increasing rapidly in many parts of Madhya Pradesh, the state government has imposed a night curfew in Bhopal and Indore from Wednesday night. The government…
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8 states account for 85% new cases as 2nd Covid wave threatens
New Delhi: A year after the Covid-19 outbreak and two months, which recorded a sharp decline in cases across the country, the pandemic is rearing its head again. Initially, it appeared that…
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Home-grown Covid vax add luster to National Vaccination Day
New Delhi: Homegrown Covid-19 vaccines flown to various parts of the world has added luster to India’s National Vaccination day — an occasion celebrating the dissemination of the first dose of oral…
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Higher rate of suicide in stroke survivors, suggests study
Washington DC: Stroke survivors may be more likely to attempt or die by suicide than people who have not had a stroke, suggest the findings of a new study. The findings of…
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New children’s book introduces vaccines to kids
New Delhi: To help children understand the world of vaccines deeper, a new children’s book ‘V for Vaccine: A One-shot Introduction to Vaccines’ by author-journalist Somini Sengupta will attempt to answer some…
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Central team to review public health measures at Kumbh Mela
New Delhi, March 15 : A central team will review the medical care and public health arrangements at the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar starting April 1, the Union Health Ministry informed on…
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Austria sees beginning of Covid-19 third wave: Health Minister
Vienna, March 15 : A third wave of coronavirus has already begun and Austria must do everything possible to avoid the situation the country faced last autumn, Health Minister Rudolf Anschober said…
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Pandemic has negatively impacted teens’ mental health, says National Poll
Michigan: For teens, pandemic restrictions resulted in restrictions included months of virtual school, less time with friends and cancelling activities like sports, band concerts, for the ones who rely on social connections…
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HC notice on plea for mental illness in vaccine comorbidity list
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from the Centre on a petition seeking inclusion of severe mental illness in the list of specified co-morbidities for Covid-19 vaccination of…
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Fossil Gen 5E packs health benefits with stainless steel feel
By Md Waquar HaiderNew Delhi, March 15 : As the premium smartwatch segment witnesses a significant rise in India, luxury watchmaker Fossil has launched an updated Gen 5E to woo the fitness-conscious…
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Covid continues to deepen health disparities in US
Washington, March 15 : The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minority groups in the US, and continues to deepen health disparities in the country, according to data issued by…
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Octogenarian with multiple comobidities undergoes successful hip surgery
New Delhi, March 14 : A private hospital in Delhi performed a successful hip bone fracture surgery of an 82-year-old woman having anaemia, uncontrolled diabetes, a barely functioning heart, the hospitals said…
