Health
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New method for early detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection
New Delhi: A new sandwich-based lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA) for the detection of Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) of severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could provide an efficient substitute for RT-PCR tests. According…
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India records 3,824 Covid cases, biggest single-day rise in six months
New Delhi: India on Sunday recorded a single-day jump of 3,824 COVID-19 infections, the biggest in 184 days, while the number of active cases increased to 18,389, according to Union health ministry…
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As H3N2 hits the news in India, how dangerous is it?
The H3N2 influenza epidemic is a major concern in India, as it has the potential to cause severe illness and even death in some cases. The H3N2 strain of the influenza virus…
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Kashmir: On ‘Navroz’, leech therapy used to get rid of long-time aliments
Srinagar: Every year on this day, hundreds of patients make a beeline outside leech therapy centers here in the hope of getting rid of their long-time ailments. They undergo a procedure wherein leeches…
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Over 10 million older adults in India likely have dementia: AI study
New Delhi: More than 10 million older adults aged 60 or over in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for countries such as the US and the UK, according…
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Covid may cause increased chest pain months after infection: Study
Washington: COVID-19 patients may be at increased risk of suffering chest pain in the six months to a year after the infection, which could be a sign of future cardiovascular complications, according…
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Bad lifestyle, stress major causes of heart attack: Experts
New Delhi: Since Covid, the cases of heart attack are increasing rapidly. Along with the elderly, there has also been an increase in cases of heart attack and sudden cardiac death among…
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‘Persistent cough, fever’: Influenza A on rise in India
New Delhi: A persistent cough, sometimes accompanied by fever, running through India for the past two-three months is due to Influenza A subtype H3N2, ICMR experts said. The H3N2, which has been…
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US report suggests child deaths in Gambia linked to made-in-India cough syrups
New Delhi: A joint probe by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the US and the Gambian health authorities have suggested a strong link between the death of many…
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On World Obesity Day, Hyderabad Doctors warn people of dire consequences
Hyderabad: For some, being called obese might mean not looking good. But obesity isn’t just a cosmetic concern. It is a health concern that increases the risk of other diseases, such as…
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Your low calorie drinks, food items may up heart attack, stroke risk
New York: Trying to switch to drinks and food that are low on calories and carbohydrate to avoid sugar? These are often loaded with an artificial sweetener called erythritol and can raise…
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Hyderabad: Granules India Ltd gets ANDA approval
Hyderabad: Granules India Limited announced on Monday that the US Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved it’s Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for losartan potassium tablets. This will take their…
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Hyderabad-based company launches portable RTPCR machine capable of testing different viruses
Hyderabad: An Hyderabad-based company on Saturday introduced a small real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT PCR) machine that can test different types of viruses. The standalone device is portable and can be set…
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Kerala government to roll out historic menstrual-cup campaign
Thiruvananthapuram: While sitting at the waiting lounge of the railway station here recently, a middle-aged woman conservancy staff was seen dragging a bundle of waste, collected from the toilet, in a huge carry…
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Eating almonds daily may improve diabetes risk factors: Study
New Delhi: Eating almonds regularly may lead to improvements in both body weight and blood sugar in overweight and obese people, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Frontiers…
