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Over 25,000 new Covid cases in Singapore, minister advises wearing masks

The Ministry of Health (MOH) said the estimated number of COVID-19 cases in the week of May 5 to 11 rose to 25,900 cases, compared with 13,700 cases in the previous week

SII to acquire 20% stake in needle-free tech company IntegriMedical

The collaboration leverages SII's manufacturing and distribution strength with IntegriMedical's innovative technology

Covaxin has 'excellent record', says Bharat Biotech after study cites risks

The research conducted by BHU indicated that Covaxin increased the rare risk of stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome, among other issues

Diabetes to infections: NPPA slashes retail prices of 41 essential drugs

Prices of essential drugs such as dapagliflozin metformin hydrochloride, used for lowering blood glucose levels by decreasing glucose production in the liver, have been fixed at Rs 16 per tablet

Lapses in BHU research on Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, says Bharat Biotech

Nearly 363 mn doses of Covaxin have been administered in India so far, second only to AstraZeneca-Serum Institute of India's Covishield

Over 30% Covaxin takers suffered from health issues after 1 year: BHU study

Nearly 50 per cent of 926 study participants in the study complained of infections during the follow-up period, predominated by viral upper respiratory tract infections

National Dengue Day 2024: Symptoms and ways to keep your child safe

Dengue is a viral infection caused when an individual is bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus; this National Dengue Day know about its major symptoms and ways to prevent it

AstraZeneca's anti-Covid drug cuts disease risk in vulnerable patients

The long-acting antibody therapy called sipavibart showed a "statistically significant reduction" in symptomatic Covid-19 cases among immunocompromised patients

After Covishield, new study 'finds' side effects in Covaxin recipients

In observational study on Bharat Biotech's Covaxin recipients, about one-third of participants reported adverse events

US FDA approves expanded use of Bristol Myers' cancer cell therapy

The Food and Drug Administration's decision marks the fourth approval for Breyanzi, which can now be used to treat patients who have received two or more prior lines of therapy

Rare blood clots from J&J and AstraZeneca Covid shots linked to genetics

Out of more than 18 million people who received the single-dose J&J vaccine, 60 cases of the clotting disorder were reported and nine people died, according to the Yale School of Medicine

Climate change could lead to spread, worsening of mental conditions: Study

"In order to work properly, the brain has to be maintained within a relatively narrow temperature range," said Sanjay Sisodiya, a professor at the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology

GSK's Shingrix vaccine can prevent shingles for over a decade: Study

Shingles is a painful rash caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Up to one in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime

Hospital players enhance focus on cancer care amid a surge in cases

By 2025, cancer cases projected to hit 1.57 million, up 13% from 2020

Does the country need to continue with Covid-19 vaccination drive?

Experts feel paid vaccine shots should continue to be available for elderly and comorbid

Label claims on packaged food could be misleading, ICMR warns consumers

In its recently issued dietary guidelines, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said health claims on packaged food are designed to catch the consumer attention

World Lupus Day 2024: Date, History, Theme, Importance, and More Details

World Lupus Day is a significant annual day that aims to raise awareness about lupus and show support for the people who are living with it and are impacted by it

Sea surface temp of Indian Ocean may help predict dengue outbreaks: Study

Scientists said that these observed abnormal temperatures, which are a 'climate indicator', could help enhance the forecasting and planning for outbreak responses

Half of elderly people skip doctor visits due to money constraints: Study

The study conducted by NGO Agewell had a sample size of 10,000. The organisation recently shared examples of some of the responses it received in the course of the survey

Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges to review all Covid vaccines

The Awaken India Movement urged the government of India to compensate all the victims of Covid vaccines, including their family members, through a mechanism that involves vaccine manufacturers as well