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Coronavirus buildup in lungs likely driver of Covid deaths: Study

Viral buildup in the lungs is the likely driver behind the steep mortality rates seen in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published on Tuesday.

Pak delivers WHO medical supplies in Taliban-controlled Mazar-e-Sharif

Pakistan on Monday delivered WHO medical supplies to northern Afghanistan's Mazar-e-Sharif, the fourth largest city of the country which fell to the Taliban on August 14

Better than booster shots, non-vaccines promise to build Covid immunity

Monoclonal antibodies boost immune response to infections by binding to particular sites on the spike protein of the virus that causes Covid-19.

Covid most transmissible 2 days before, 3 days after symptoms appear: Study

People infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, are most contagious two days before, and three days after they develop symptoms, according to a study conducted in China.

Molbio Diagnostics developing more tests for Truenat platform

Molbio is preparing test kits for zika, cholera, nipah, sickle cell anaemia, ch­olera, influenza, mumps, syp­hillis, yellow fever, HIV2 etc

Breast milk of vaccinated mothers contains antibodies that fight Covid-19

The breast milk of lactating mothers who have received the COVID-19 vaccine contains a significant supply of antibodies that may help protect nursing infants from the illness, according to a study.

Health portfolio continues to drive premium growth of non-life insurers

In the April-July period of FY22, the health portfolio has grown 34.2 per cent, which is significantly higher than the 9.9 per cent growth seen in the same period last year

India needs to do more on hypertension, says Lancet global survey

Marginal increase in the number of people living with the ailment but diagnosis, treatment and control still need to catch up with best practices

Biles: ''I gave an outlet for athletes to speak up about mental health''

Simone Biles didn't plan for her second Olympics to become a flashpoint in the evolving conversation about the role proper mental health plays in all levels of sports.

AI helps identify existing drugs that can kill SARS-CoV-2 in cells

Scientists have used AI to identify several drug contenders already in use for other purposes -- including one dietary supplement -- that can block or reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells.

Extreme heat growing health issue; killed 356,000 people in 2019: Study

High temperatures linked to heat stroke, hospitalisations and mental health issues, say researchers.

Mental health advocacy part of post-Olympic tour, says Simon Biles

Simone Biles didn't plan for her second Olympics to become a flashpoint in the evolving conversation about the role proper mental health plays in all levels of sports

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines less effective against Delta variant: Study

The COVID vaccines by Pfizer and AstraZeneca are less effective against the Delta variant compared to the Alpha variant, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Oxford

Mandaviya launches Arogya Dhara 2.0 to increase reach of Ayushman Bharat

The minister launched three initiatives - Adhikar Patra, Abhinandan Patra, and Ayushman Mitra

Govt to rationalise rates of health benefit packages under Ayushman Bharat

Move will further encourage private sector participation in the scheme

Delta unable to evade antibodies elicited by Covid vaccination, study finds

The Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, that causes COVID-19, is unable to evade the antibodies generated by vaccination, according to a lab study

Zydus Cadila gets tentative approval from USFDA for cancer drug

Shares of Cadila Healthcare, the listed entity of the group closed at Rs 531.35 per scrip on BSE, down 0.10 percent from its previous close.

Covid vaccine benefits far outweigh rare risk of facial paralysis: Lancet

The beneficial effects of COVID vaccines far outweigh the risk of facial paralysis on one side of the face known as Bell's Palsy, confirms a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal

New Covid vaccine mimics virus shape to provide robust protection: Study

Scientists have developed a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate that mimics the shape of the virus to trigger robust antibody response in animals

Covid-19 infection linked to problems in thinking, attention: Study

People who have recovered from COVID-19 may face problems in cognitive tasks such as thinking and attention, according to a study of over 80,000 individuals