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US spy agencies monitor COVID-19 spread; concerned about outbreak in India

US intelligence agencies are also focusing on Iran, where the country's deputy health minister has fallen ill during a worsening outbreak

US spy agencies monitor COVID-19 spread; concerned about outbreak in India
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 11:56 AM IST

IOC committed to Tokyo Games despite virus; Japan shuts schools nationwide

Japan has so far seen four deaths related to the virus, among nearly 200 known infections

IOC committed to Tokyo Games despite virus; Japan shuts schools nationwide
Updated On : 28 Feb 2020 | 10:16 AM IST

Coronavirus transmission increases in lower temperature: Medical study

The study calls for countries and regions with lower temperatures to adopt the strictest control measures to prevent future transmission and outbreaks

Coronavirus transmission increases in lower temperature: Medical study
Updated On : 26 Feb 2020 | 8:06 PM IST

Coronavirus: One person under observation in Maharashtra, 52,000 screened

No positive case of the infection has been reported in the state till now

Coronavirus: One person under observation in Maharashtra, 52,000 screened
Updated On : 25 Feb 2020 | 8:47 PM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: India likely to airlift its citizens from Wuhan on Feb 26

The number of coronavirus-related deaths in China rose to 2,592 on Monday, while the total number of confirmed cases on the mainland is now 77,150

Coronavirus LIVE: India likely to airlift its citizens from Wuhan on Feb 26
Updated On : 24 Feb 2020 | 8:47 PM IST

Concern over coronavirus spread as cases jump in South Korea, Italy, Iran

In Italy, the number of cases jumped to above 130 from just three before Friday

Concern over coronavirus spread as cases jump in South Korea, Italy, Iran
Updated On : 24 Feb 2020 | 3:10 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Four Indians on board cruise ship test positive

The viral outbreak that began in China has so far infected more than 77,000 people globally

Coronavirus LIVE: Four Indians on board cruise ship test positive
Updated On : 23 Feb 2020 | 10:42 AM IST

Here's how common mental shortcuts can cause major physician errors

In health care, unconscious biases can lead to disparate treatment of patients and can affect whether similar patients live or die

Here's how common mental shortcuts can cause major physician errors
Updated On : 22 Feb 2020 | 9:36 PM IST

USFDA approves Danish drugmaker Lundbeck's migraine prevention therapy

As Lundbeck enters the crowded market, it hopes to carve a niche for itself through its dosing frequency

USFDA approves Danish drugmaker Lundbeck's migraine prevention therapy
Updated On : 22 Feb 2020 | 9:32 PM IST

Researchers seek clues to head trauma in brains of dead athletes

The VA-Boston University-Concussion Legacy Foundation Brain Bank in Boston houses 850 human brains

Researchers seek clues to head trauma in brains of dead athletes
Updated On : 22 Feb 2020 | 9:27 PM IST

Yoga to acupuncture: Alternative therapies to prevent diabetic neuropathy

The best defense against progressive damage from diabetic neuropathy is to manage the disease itself

Yoga to acupuncture: Alternative therapies to prevent diabetic neuropathy
Updated On : 22 Feb 2020 | 9:19 PM IST

Why China's fight may hurt public health more than the virus itself

Business leaders and economists in China are increasingly saying, Enough

Why China's fight may hurt public health more than the virus itself
Updated On : 21 Feb 2020 | 10:12 PM IST

Chinese prisons emerge as the hotspot for coronavirus, 500 cases detected

Xie Weijun, head of Shandong's justice department, ad seven other officials were sacked over the outbreak, officials said

Chinese prisons emerge as the hotspot for coronavirus, 500 cases detected
Updated On : 21 Feb 2020 | 5:27 PM IST

Coronavirus wrap: Toll crosses 1,000; 'public enemy number 1', says WHO

The death toll from the novel coronavirus in China jumped to 811 on Saturday, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 34,646. Catch LIVE update

Coronavirus wrap: Toll crosses 1,000; 'public enemy number 1', says WHO
Updated On : 20 Feb 2020 | 4:10 PM IST

Coronavirus wrap: Chinese doctor who first warned about virus outbreak dies

Coronavirus has sent ripples of fear across the world, especially in Asia. The death toll has now risen to 564 in China. Catch LIVE updates on Coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus wrap: Chinese doctor who first warned about virus outbreak dies
Updated On : 20 Feb 2020 | 4:10 PM IST

People eating big breakfast may burn twice as many calories: Study

Eating a low-calorie breakfast increased appetite, specifically for sweets, the study said

People eating big breakfast may burn twice as many calories: Study
Updated On : 20 Feb 2020 | 12:29 PM IST

From Melbourne to San Francisco, Chinatowns feel brunt of coronavirus panic

Streets are notably quieter, facemasks are a commonplace and even a Lunar New Year dragon dance failed to bring in the usual crowds

From Melbourne to San Francisco, Chinatowns feel brunt of coronavirus panic
Updated On : 18 Feb 2020 | 11:38 AM IST

13 US citizens at 'high risk' of coronavirus being treated in Nebraska

A total of 338 Americans were flown home from the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan's Yokohama

13 US citizens at 'high risk' of coronavirus being treated in Nebraska
Updated On : 18 Feb 2020 | 10:08 AM IST

Coronavirus: 1,868 dead, China's total number of cases climbs past 72,400

Across mainland China, there were 1,886 new confirmed infections on Monday, bringing the total so far to 72,436

Coronavirus: 1,868 dead, China's total number of cases climbs past 72,400
Updated On : 18 Feb 2020 | 8:07 AM IST

What you need to know for preventing, detecting and fighting breast cancer

According to a report released by ICMR in 2018, cancer took more than 700,000 lives in India

What you need to know for preventing, detecting and fighting breast cancer
Updated On : 16 Feb 2020 | 12:43 AM IST