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Not producing, distributing Covishield since December 2021: Serum Institute

AstraZeneca Covid vaccine row: As of April 30, 2024, over 1.7 billion doses of the Covishield vaccine has been administered in India

New oral diabetes and obesity drug sale doubles in India amid demand surge

The sales of Novo Nordisk's Rybelsus tablet, used for diabetes treatment and weight reduction, more than doubled to Rs 363 crore this year from Rs 147 crore last year

ICMR releases dietary guidelines, says 56% diseases in India liked to diet

The NIN recommended restricting salt intake, using oils and fat in moderation, doing proper exercise, minimising sugar and ultra-processed foods

Serum Institute responds for first time on Covishield amid safety row

Serum Institute of India says it stopped manufacturing Covishield since December 2021

World Ovarian Cancer Day 2024: History, importance, theme, and more

World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed every year on May 8. It aims at raising voice in solidarity with the battle against ovarian cancer, one of the most deadly cancers prevalent among women

SC criticises state authority for inaction in Patanjali misleading ads case

'When you want to do something, you do it with lightning speed, but if you don't, then for years nothing moves,' the Supreme Court bench told the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority

World Asthma Day 2024: All you need to know about this long-term disorder

Asthma is a persistent long-term lung disorder. World Asthma Day is observed every year to bring issues to light about the disorder and how we can make lives more easier for asthma patients

FLiRT 2024: New group of Covid variants spreads in US; all you need to know

FLiRT, a group of new Covid variants in the Omicron JN.1 lineage, is spreading in the US. KP.2 and KP 1.1 are more infectious than earlier Omicron variants, which, however, have similar side effects

Genetic defects, not lack of oxygen cause cerebral palsy in children: Study

Cerebral palsy is a disorder affecting one's ability to move. It is the most common motor disability in children, with symptoms emerging in infancy and early childhood

Number of medical tourists in India to exceed pre-pandemic levels in CY24

Major hospital chains in India are eyeing the rise in international patient revenue and exploring entry into new geographies

Wockhardt Hospitals launches early recovery program for liver transplant

The hospital group also claims that the ERP program improves the survival rate of the patients by approximately 2-3 per cent while enhancing patient outcomes through advanced techniques

Top Yoga tips for hydration and preventing dehydration in summer season

To incorporate Yoga poses and practices that help in hydration and prevent dehydration in the summer season, it is vital for focus on poses that promote circulation and stimulate the lymphatic system

India needs to expand universal health coverage for ageing population: ADB

In Bangladesh, Indonesia and India, more than half of those without access to healthcare are in the bottom two wealth quintiles, it said

U-WIN may allow mothers to track and report vaccine side-effects on babies

Similar to the CoWIN portal for covid-19, the government's U-WIN platform registers and tracks routine vaccination and immunisation

World Laughter Day 2024: What are the benefits and importance of laughter?

The first Sunday of May is celebrated as World Laughter Day recognizing the healing impacts of laughter in promoting joy and well-being. The therapeutic advantages of laughter are widely recognized

Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar

AstraZeneca admits Covishield has rare side effect: Is concern warranted?

AstraZeneca's acknowledgment that the vaccine may lead to thrombosis isn't a new revelation, but it underscores the need for transparent communication by the pharma companies, say experts

Covishield vaccine case: Plea filed in SC seeking probe on AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca, facing a lawsuit in UK for alleged vaccine-related deaths and injuries, has acknowledged that its vaccine can cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)

Astrazeneca row: Only 7 in a million at risk of TTS, says ex-ICMR scientist

Former ICMR scientist Raman Gangakhedkar said the risk is highest after the initial dose, eventually decreasing with subsequent doses

Two fall sick after eating at Noida's McDonald's, Theobroma; probe on

FDA immediately took action and visited McDonald's at Noida Sector 18 to collect the samples