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Phasing out of coal plants can avoid over 14.5 mn premature deaths: Study

An early phase out of coal plants around the world could help avoid over 14.5 million premature deaths from air pollution over the next three decades, a new analysis published said

WHO issues warning as more monkeypox virus cases reported in Britain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an warning that more cases of the monkeypox virus could be reported in Britain.

Haven't been infected with Covid yet? It could be more than just luck

The simplest explanation is that these people have never come into contact with the virus. This could certainly be the case for people who have been shielding during the pandemic.

Monkeypox found in US and UK: What is it and should you be worried?

The case, the first in the US so far this year, follows reports of scattered cases in Europe, including seven in the UK and others in Portugal and Spain.

US's first case of monkeypox in Massachusetts man who travelled to Canada

Massachusetts on Wednesday reported a rare case of monkeypox in a man who recently travelled to Canada, and health officials are looking into whether it is connected to small outbreaks in Europe.

Aid delivery to Afghan people has not been efficient under Taliban: Report

The report informs that international humanitarian aid to the tune of USD 1.88 billion pledged since mid-2021 has not been distributed efficiently and more than half of all Afghans go hungry

Excessive heat during summers can damage your eyes, say experts

Eye conditions like allergies and infections are quite prevalent in summers due to heat and industry experts are of the view that this time of the year is crucial to take care of ocular health.

NTAGI panel recommends Covovax in vaccination drive for 12-17 age group

India's drug regulator had approved Covovax for restricted use in emergency situations in adults on December 28 last year

Marketing health

HUL stopping marketing to youngsters is welcome

Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases by 2070

Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 and that's likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases, a study said

Delhi records 1,204 new cases of Covid-19 cases, one fatality in 24 hrs

Delhi reported 1,204 fresh Covid-19 cases and one fatality, while the positivity rate stood at 4.64 per cent

China reports first case of H3N8 bird flu as 4-yr-old from Henan infected

A four-year-old boy from central Henan province was found to have been infected with the variant after developing a fever and other symptoms on April 5

Covid 4th wave may peak after June, says Karnataka health minister

He said the prevalent variants of the virus is said to be Omicron's sublineages and an official report in this regard is likely in a couple of days

Only 1 in 4 Covid-19 patients feel fully recovered after a year: UK study

The most common ongoing long-COVID symptoms were fatigue, muscle pain, physically slowing down, poor sleep, and breathlessness

Haryana adopts proactive strategy to combat recent Covid surge: Chief secy

Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal also said a massive vaccination drive has already been run across the state to arrest the spread of the virus

Mix-and-match booster shots offer best protection against COVID-19: Study

Individuals administered vaccines from February 2, 2021, to the prespecified trial end date of November 10, 2021, were evaluated

Punjab CM to see 'Delhi model' of education, health services tomorrow

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), before coming to power, had promised to improve the condition of schools and hospitals in Punjab

Tamil Nadu witnesses increasing trend in Covid with 39 new cases

Tamil Nadu on Thursday posted 39 fresh Covid-19 cases, pushing the caseload to 34,53,390 as the state continued to witness an increasing trend.

Maharashtra reports 179 new Covid cases, 1 death; active tally rises to 762

Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 179 fresh coronavirus cases, 17 more than the day before, and one fatality linked to the infection, the health department said.

Delhi records 632 fresh Covid cases, no death; positivity rate at 4.42%

Delhi has recorded a nearly 26 per cent jump in fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, while the positivity rate has been reported at 4.42 per cent