Delhi reports 152 Covid cases, positivity rate close to 7%
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Delhi on Friday reported 152 new Covid infections in the last 24 hours against 117 cases reported on the previous day, as per the government health bulletin.
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National Health/Medicine 09:48 PMParents of children suffering from DMD stage protest at Jantar Mantar
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Crime/Disaster/ Health/Medicine 09:46 PMSC orders all prisoners released on Covid-19 parole to surrender within 15 days
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Covid cases in Karnataka cross 100 mark for 4 days, Health Dept concerned
Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Karnataka Health Department is concerned as 100 plus new Covid cases are reported daily since March 21, with Friday's tally being 131 fresh infections, 126 discharges, and one death.
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Covid-like virus in native UK bats raises spillover risk: Scientists
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) A team of international scientists have identified new bat species native to the UK that carry Covid-like virus, and may be just a few mutations away from infecting humans.
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Safety of painkillers for back pain 'uncertain': Study
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Taking painkillers for back pain? A new study stated that effectiveness and safety of commonly used painkillers (analgesics) for short bouts of low back pain remains uncertain.
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17 new Covid cases detected in Odisha, total rises to 73
Bhubaneswar, March 24 (IANS) Odisha reported 17 new Covid-19 positive cases on Friday, taking the total number of positive cases to 73, officials said.
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Covid can alter genome structure of our cells: Study
New York, March 24 (IANS) People infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, may experience genome structure changes that not only may explain immunological symptoms after infection, but also potentially link to long Covid, according to a new study.
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About 40% of Japan's population have infection-derived Covid antibody
Tokyo, March 24 (IANS) Japan's Health Ministry has found that about 40 per cent of people as of last month had a type of coronavirus antibody which can only be acquired through infection, local media reported on Friday.
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India's EndTB 2025 goal ambitious, herculean task, but achievable: Experts
By Rachel V. Thomas
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India's END tuberculosis (TB) programme, that is committed to making India Tuberculosis-free by 2025, five years ahead of the global target of 2030, is an ambitious goal, a herculean task, but certainly achievable, said experts on World TB day.
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Public participation will help check TB: PM Modi
Varanasi (UP), March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India had made appreciable progress in eradication of Tuberculosis mainly due to public participation.
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Heated tobacco products make Covid infection & severity more likely
Tokyo, March 24 (IANS) Using heated tobacco products -- an alternative to traditional cigarettes, similar to e-cigarettes or vapes -- is more likely to make you susceptible to Covid virus and require hospitalisation or oxygen, according to a study.
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Vaccination halves risk of long Covid: Study
London, March 24 (IANS) Being vaccinated against Covid halves people's risk of developing long Covid, according to new research conducted on more than 860,000 patients.
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India reports 1,249 new Covid cases, 2 deaths
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) In the last 24 hours, India reported 1,249 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
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Delhi reports 117 new Covid cases
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The national capital on Thursday reported 117 fresh Covid infections in the last 24 hours compared to 84 cases reported on the previous day, as per the Delhi government health bulletin.
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No Covid clusters in Kerala, says Health Minister
Thiruvananthapuram, March 23 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday that while utmost caution has to be exercised in the wake of rising Covid cases in the state, the saving grace is there aren't any Covid clusters in Kerala at present.
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Omicron sub-lineage continues to be predominant variant, 349 samples of XBB1.16 detected
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Amid the new Covid surge in the country, the Omicron variant and it's sub-lineage continue to be the predominant variant in the country.
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How new medtech is helping India fight tuberculosis?
By Rachel V. Thomas
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Advances in medical technologies, that came with the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and deep tech, have revolutionised diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) -- the world's largest infectious disease killer -- in India, said experts on Thursday ahead of the World Tuberculosis Day.
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Covid infection before vaccination lowers immunity: Study
New York, March 23 (IANS) If you had Covid infection before you took vaccination, chances are that you might have less immunity, claimed a study.
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Brain stroke among youngsters in India doubled in last decade: Experts at ASSOCHAM's 'Illness To Wellness' Summit
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) On the second day of the Illness to Wellness Summit organised by ASSOCHAM Foundation for CSR, under the aegis of Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), distinguished experts shared their views on brain health and well-being, bringing into focus the rise of brain diseases such as epilepsy and brain strokes among Indian youth.
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Hormonal contraceptive linked to increase in breast cancer risk: Study
London, March 23 (IANS) Use of progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives is associated with a 20 to 30 per cent higher risk of breast cancer, warned a study.
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Vietnam aims to end malaria with more funding
Hanoi, March 23 (IANS) With more than 450 malaria patients including one death as of 2022, Vietnam has set the target to eliminate the disease with increasing funding and human resources, local media reported on Thursday.
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New HIV-AIDS cases in Japan hit 20-year low
Tokyo, March 23 (IANS) A total of 870 people tested for HIV-AIDS in Japan last year, marking a 20-year low, the Health Ministry said.
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Blame your brain for craving for unhealthy, sugary foods
London, March 23 (IANS) Chocolate bars, crisps and fries -- why can't we just ignore them? According to a new study, foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain, and it unconsciously learns to prefer high-fat snacks.
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Hidden 'super spreaders' spur dengue fever transmission: Study
New York, March 23 (IANS) The number of "hidden" infections tied to a place, or cases of infected people who show no symptoms, could be the key indicator for dengue risk, suggests a new study.
