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People with blood type O may have lower risk of Covid-19 infection: Study

People with blood type O may have a lower risk of infection from Covid-19, and reduced likelihood of severe outcomes, including organ complications, if they develop the disease, two studies suggest

25-30% drop in TB case notifications in India, Indonesia from Jan-Jun

A drop of around 25-30 per cent in tuberculosis case notifications was reported in three high-burden countries -- India, Indonesia and the Philippines -- between January and June 2020

Covid patients might experience more severe symptoms on reinfection: Report

Covid-19 patients infected with the virus for a second time might experience more severe symptoms, according to a study which is the first to confirm a case of reinfection with the virus in the US

Cloth masks may protect from viruses only if washed daily: Study

Cloth masks may reduce the transmission of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, which causes Covid-19, only if they are washed daily at high temperatures, according to a study

Bariatric surgery cuts pancreatic cancer risk in obese patients: Study

Researchers have found that weight loss or bariatric surgery significantly cuts the risk of developing pancreatic cancer in people who are obese with diabetes

Regeneron's antibody cocktail may offer protection against Covid-19: Study

The experimental antibody cocktail which Trump was administered with offers benefits against Covid, according to a new study in animal models which provides more evidence of its clinical potential

Proposed health data policy puts question mark on privacy concerns

The propesed policy is built on the foundations of legislation that doesn't exist. It also seems to be more concerned about monetisation of such data, than with the protection of privacy

Potential Covid-19 vaccines not affected by recent mutations: Report

Vaccines being developed for Covid-19 should not be affected by recent mutations in coronavirus, according to researchers who said the finding is good news for the hundreds of candidates globally

Lupin gets USFDA nod to market drug for treating relapsing sclerosis

Lupin said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market generic Dimethyl Fumarate delayed-release capsules used for treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults

What is contact tracing, and why is it important for curbing Covid-19?

Health experts say contact tracing is key to containing the virus and allowing places to reopen more safely

Pain relief caused by coronavirus may help explain its spread: Scientists

The novel coronavirus which causes Covid-19 may relieve pain, according to a new study which could explain why nearly 50% of the infected people experience few or no symptoms

Ban cigarette breaks, encourage cycling: Govt's Covid-19 advisory to firms

Document calls for structural modification in workplaces, installation of physical barriers such as clear glass.

Common cold in past may provide protection from Covid-19: Report

People who have had a bout of seasonal or common cold in the past may get some protection from COVID-19, according to a study which suggests that immunity to the disease is likely to last a long time

Moderna Covid-19 vaccine generates immune response in older adults: Study

Results from Phase 1 trial of a Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by researchers at US NIAID and Moderna have shown that it is well-tolerated and generates a strong immune response in older adults

Maharashtra: Palghar district admin issues alert over Congo fever

The Palghar administration on Tuesday asked authorities to remain alert against a possible spread of the Congo fever in the Maharashtra district

Committed to raise health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP: Harsh Vardhan

Harsh Vardhan reiterated the the Narendra Modi government's commitment to increase the expenditure on public health to 2.5 per cent of India's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025.

Kejriwal asks RWAs to ensure residents take measures against dengue

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday appealed to all RWAs in the city to make the residents in their localities aware of the measures to be taken to prevent dengue.

Amid Covid, work from home hurting back and neck; people seek medical help

With work from home becoming the new normal amid pandemic, many people have started complaining of neck pain and backache while working for long hours and are seeking help from physiotherapists

Missing TB patients reduced to less than 0.5 million in 2019: Vardhan

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan asserted that India has accorded high priority to ending tuberculosis by 2025

Covid-19: Most homemade masks block large cough droplets, says study

Scientists examined the effectiveness of common household fabrics used in homemade masks in blocking droplets generated by coughing and sneezing, and have found that they are considerably protective