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Omicron XBB.1.16 must be watched closely: WHO

Omicron XBB.1.16 must be watched closely: WHO

The sub-variant is found behind the recent spikes in infections in many countries, including India

2 April 2023 3:05 PM IST

Covid-19: India registers 3,824 in a day; highest in 184 days

Covid-19: India registers 3,824 in a day; highest in 184 days

2 April 2023 11:51 AM IST

States responsible for enforcing menstrual health schemes: centre

It was filed in response to a PIL by Congress leader Jaya Thakur seeking the issuance of directions for providing free...

1 April 2023 10:54 PM IST

The case for a dental x-ray

The case for a dental x-ray

X-rays are an integral component of an effective dental care plan. It is a diagnostic procedure that helps detect...

31 March 2023 12:13 PM IST

Heart-related death risk in young women increased with AstraZeneca shot: Report

Heart-related death risk in young women increased with AstraZeneca shot: Report

The UK's Office for National Statistics published a study on the effects of Covid infection and vaccination risk on...

30 March 2023 3:58 PM IST

You dont have to quit sugar to lose weight

You don't have to quit sugar to lose weight

Giving up sugar probably won't improve your health more than eating fewer ultra-processed foods, more vegetables,...

30 March 2023 2:33 PM IST

Centre crack down on pharma companies over substandard drugs

Centre crack down on pharma companies over substandard drugs

The Drug Controller General of India inspected 76 companies, resulting in the suspension of 18 licenses and the issuance...

29 March 2023 1:53 PM IST

Sniffing body odour linked to low social anxiety: study

They found that exposure to stink lowers social anxiety by 40%. However, this has to be paired with mindfulness therapy.

26 March 2023 9:00 PM IST

Study shows noise from traffic could increase risk of hypertension

Study shows noise from traffic could increase risk of hypertension

The scientists also found that people who had high exposure to both traffic noise and air pollution had the highest...

27 March 2023 12:24 PM IST

Spread of new Covid sub-variant XBB.1.16 amid rise in cases

Spread of new Covid sub-variant XBB.1.16 amid rise in cases

Because of its higher transmissibility and potential to displace other dominant variants, XBB.1.16 is regarded as a...

24 March 2023 12:07 PM IST

Bacteria behind depression identified, feeds on oestrogen steroid hormone in women: study

When this was given to mice, it led to a decline in estradiol and symptoms of depression.

22 March 2023 9:53 PM IST

love better campaign

New Zealand launches campaign to help people deal with breakups

New Zealand has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the developed world.

22 March 2023 4:56 PM IST

Having Covid for over 12 weeks linked to face blindness: study

Having Covid for over 12 weeks linked to face blindness: study

Researchers studied 54 people with long Covid and found that a majority of them developed problems with visual...

21 March 2023 12:47 PM IST

Pets can pass drug-resistant bus go owners: study

The team collected swabs from 2,891 patients and their pets.

19 March 2023 8:38 PM IST

Is your skin summer-ready?

Is your skin summer-ready?

Taking care of your skin in summer isn't as hard as it seems to be. This is the right time to start the transition to...

19 March 2023 4:15 PM IST

World sleep day: Sleeping well at night crucial to quality of life

World sleep day: Sleeping well at night crucial to quality of life

Most people blame social media and technology for losing sleep.

17 March 2023 9:06 PM IST