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Study finds 'robust' evidence that COVID-19 is seasonal infection

Higher transmission rates were associated with lower temperatures and humidity, the report said.

Future health depends on radical change in digital technologies: Report

Digital technologies are transforming all areas of life and health, a trend that has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, but the benefits of these advances are not reaching everyone equally.

NPPA fixes price caps for 12 anti-diabetic medicines

These include glimepiride tablet of strength 1 mg, with ceiling price at Rs 3.6 per tablet, while that for 2 mg is Rs 5.72 per tablet

Govt sends multidisciplinary team to Kanpur after Zika virus case reported

A 57-year-old man from Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh tested positive for Zika virus on October 22.

Dengue cases in Delhi cross 1,000-mark; over 280 fresh cases in one week

Of the total count of dengue cases recorded in Delhi this season, 665 have been recorded this month till October 23.

Ask people to follow Covid norms during festivities: I&B to pvt channels

The ministry noted that media has been at the forefront of informing people about the need to adhere to COVID-19 norms.

China's Health Commission anticipates surge in Coronavirus cases

The official also urged the public to take the booster shots of the Covid-19 vaccines to reduce the risks of the resurgence of cases, reported Global Times

Odisha reports 447 fresh Coronavirus cases and four new fatalities

The state for the third consecutive day on Sunday reported below 500 daily new cases.

41% of Indians unaware of examinations related to women's health

Throughout the world, the tenth month of the year is recognized as the month of "Pink October" to raise awareness about breast cancer

Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is 91% effective in kids of ages 5 to 11

The efficacy result is based on a trial of about 2,250 children, according to the briefing documents

Over 82% Indian employers want vaccination to be made mandatory: Survey

Nearly half of all employees leave vaccine transparency in the hands of their employers

Private health sector growth 'static', says NITI Aayog's V K Paul

'Wave 2' vaccine in the works for Covid-19

Covid-19 and pregnancy: Women regret not getting the vaccine

Sometimes when she's feeding her infant daughter, Amanda Harrison is overcome with emotion and has to wipe away tears of gratitude. She is lucky to be here, holding her baby

Interface between health training, communities must: Mansukh Mandaviya

Special focus is being provided to the states with an inadequately trained workforce, the minister said

How the world's first malaria vaccine will protect against the parasite

This vaccine has been in development for 30 long years

Lifestyle advice, health checkups cut risk of heart disease among families

Researchers found that it was more effective to encourage the whole family to make lifestyle changes rather than usual care

Apollo Hospitals launches centre of excellence to boost critical care

Apollo Hospitals said the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the challenges faced by the country with regard to infrastructure to provide critical care to patients.

Save yourself a heartache by opting for cardiac cover, say experts

A health insurance plus critical illness combo should suffice for those with a family history of cardiac ailments

New AstraZeneca tie-up to explore vaccine tech for cancer, heart disease

An Imperial College London start-up has tied up with British-Swedish biopharmaceutical major AstraZeneca to explore the therapeutic uses of its vaccine technology

PM Narendra Modi launches health ID, digital record for citizens

Experts flag privacy concerns in absence of data protection law