Health
Air pollution main cause for non-communicable diseases: Study
The study report was prepared by Thought Abrigate Research Institute for Assocham
Pandemic can have severe effect on children's mental, physical health, says doctor
On the impact of second wave on Children, he further said it had affected equally compared to adults
US life expectancy in 2020 saw biggest drop since World War II
The decrease for both Black Americans and Hispanic Americans was even worse, three years
Two-thirds of Indians have coronavirus antibodies, survey shows
About 400 million of India's 1.4 billion people did not have antibodies, the survey showed
Skin complications post vaccination reported in some people, say dermatologists
Skin reactions due to the mRNA vaccines for Covid manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna have also been reported in the US
New software developed to help identify patients requiring ventilator support: Govt
It can also help in reducing hospital referral for those unlikely to require critical care support, thus freeing more beds
India should brace for third COVID-19 wave by October, say health experts
India has fully vaccinated about 5% of estimated 950 million eligible population, leaving many millions vulnerable to infections and deaths
US CDC classifies Delta variant as 'variant of concern'
Previously, the CDC had considered the Delta variant to be a variant of interest
Twisted facts on social media, no newborn calf serum in product: Centre on Covaxin
Newborn calf serum is used only for the preparation and growth of vero cells
Exposure to common cold virus may protect from COVID-19: Study
They found evidence of rapid growth of SARS-CoV-2 in the first few days of infection, followed by activation of the body's defences