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The cut-off currently set by the WHO is 12 gm/decilitre for women, and between 11 and 12 gm/decilitre at different ages for boys and girls.

Study suggests anaemia is being over-diagnosed in India

Afshan Yasmeen It emphasises need to re-examine WHO haemoglobin cut-offs to define anaemia and see the ailment in more region-specific ways

President of the Public Health Foundation of India K. Srinath Reddy. File

Interview | Srinath Reddy Health

‘People need to be assured that vaccines are protective even against delta variant,’ says Dr. Reddy

Bindu Shajan Perappadan If a nasal or orally administered mucosal vaccine proves safe and efficacious, that will be a boon for child vaccination, says Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) president.

Doctors perform Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy on a patient to detect black fungus, at an ENT Hospital, in Hyderabad, Telangana on June 10, 2021.

Govt takes steps to enhance availability of Amphotericin B; 6.67 lakh vials allocated to States so far

PTI The government has been so far able to allot over 6.67 lakh vials of Amphotericin B to States and Union Territories (UTs) by augmenting production and initiating imports

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Prabalika M. Borah The sturdy and slip-proof yoga mat named after the purple moorhen was created by six young women from Assam. Made from water hyacinths, it is naturally dyed, completely handwoven and biodegradable

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New to strength training? Follow these guidelines

Sangeetha Devi Dundoo Tread cautiously if you are lifting weights or doing body weight exercises for the first time

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Watch | Meet Shaurya Mehrotra, the Gurugram-based potter with Down Syndrome

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WORDS OF WISDOM/ HEALTH Books

Books that touch upon different aspects of the pandemic and give us hope

Study suggests anaemia is being over-diagnosed in India

Interview | Srinath Reddy Health

‘People need to be assured that vaccines are protective even against delta variant,’ says Dr. Srinath Reddy

Govt takes steps to enhance availability of Amphotericin B; 6.67 lakh vials allocated to States so far

Wellbeing quiz: Yoga concepts

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Data | Daily COVID-19 vaccination picks up in the first 10 days of June

Plea in Supreme Court seeking ‘health star rating’ for food items, beverages

“Direct the States to take apposite steps for compliance of the guidelines on ‘Health Star Rating’, ‘Health Warning System’, ‘Health Impact Assessment’ and ‘Environment Impact Assessment,” it said.

Most drugs for treating adult COVID patients not recommended for kids: Government guidelines

The recommendations include augmenting existing Covid care facilities to provide care to children with acute coronavirus infection

No newborn calf serum in Covaxin final product: Health Ministry

Refutal follows some social media posts on composition of COVID-19 vaccination Covaxin

Covishield dosage gap increase decision taken on scientific evidence: NTAGI chief

Issue was discussed and there was no dissenting note, says Dr. Arora

‘Long COVID a major cause of concern’

Director of AIIMS-Delhi addresses virtual session, talks about vaccines and second wave

AY.1 not a variant of concern yet: Centre

AY.1 found in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka

This yoga mat is an eco-conscious tribute to Deepor Beel in Assam

The sturdy and slip-proof yoga mat named after the purple moorhen was created by six young women from Assam. Made from water hyacinths, it is naturally dyed, completely handwoven and biodegradable

First death confirmed due to anaphylaxis following COVID-19 vaccination

Central government says gains outweigh risks, advocates vaccines for all.

Covaxin supplies at ₹150 to Centre non-competitive price, not sustainable: Bharat Biotech

A higher price in private markets is required to offset part of the costs, says vaccine maker

Coronavirus | Novavax announces overall efficacy of about 90% for its vaccine in U.S., Mexico study

The company’s study involved nearly 30,000 persons aged 18 and above in the U.S. and Mexico.

Excess deaths in Hyderabad are 10 times the official COVID-19 toll for Telangana

Figures corroborate Telangana High Court’s concerns with drastic undercounting of COVID deaths.

Coronavirus | No greater risk to children from anticipated third wave: report

‘Mortality rate among hospitalised COVID-positive children below 10 was 2.4%’

Explained | Why did the Centre reverse its COVID-19 vaccine policy?

What modifications has the Centre announced, and how will the supply of doses be ramped up?

Explained | Why has the Centre revised the protocol for mild COVID-19 cases, and which drugs are not recommended anymore?

What do the guideThe Union Health Ministry has revised its guidelines for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, particularly for the use of steroids, with doctors reporting a worrying rise in medical complications, such as mucormycosis, due to the abuse of drugs and therapies during treatment. The new protocol advises doctors to drop from usage medicines such as ivermectin, doxycycline and hydroxychloroquine to treat mild COVID-19 cases. The revised guidelines, issued on May 27, recommend the use of antipyretics for fever and antitussives for cold in asymptomatic and mild cases.lines specify on Remdesivir?

The pandemic’s compassion fatigue

Being witness to seemingly unending tragedy sapped COVID-19 volunteers’ emotional resources. Some look back at the burnout they felt, and how they are slowly healing

Two doses of COVID-19 vaccine offer 77% protection against hospitalisation, CMC Vellore study finds

The study found that even a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine offered significantly high protection against both infection and hospitalisation.

Apple gets more inclusive with improved Accessibility tools for iOS 15 and watchOS 8

Amid the many announcements made during Apple’s WWDC21 keynote, you may have missed the upcoming iOS and watchOS Accessibility features that support users with hearing, mobility, visual or cognitive challenges

Singer Jack Garratt on life as a musician and his struggles with mental health

He recently released a new performance of his single called Time on YouTube

Wellbeing quiz: What is mucormycosis?

India is seeing a rise in cases of mucormycosis, especially among COVID-19 patients. Here is a quiz to understand the basics of this infection…

Working professionals experience webinar fatigue

According to the researchers, companies organising webinars should understand that “less is more” and focus on quality rather than frequency

IICT, Lee Pharma sign agreement for synthesis of 2-DG drug for COVID-19 patients

It has been found to help speed up recovery and reduce oxygen dependence and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has launched the drug in the form of sachets

New to strength training? Follow these guidelines

Tread cautiously if you are lifting weights or doing body weight exercises for the first time

‘Only in India we are liberal with health concerns’, says SC on bail plea in food adulteration case

The apext court was told that penal provisions relating to offence of food adulteration are bailable ones and hence, they deserved anticipatory bail

Option to rectify errors in personal details on vaccine certificate announced

Users can make the correction through the CoWIN website.

UN urges action to end AIDS, saying COVID-19 hurt progress

Calling AIDS “one of the deadliest pandemics of modern times,” Winnie Byanyima said 77.5 million people have been infected with HIV since the first case was reported in 1981 and nearly 35 million have died from AIDS.

Covaxin offers protection against beta and delta variants, says study

The study was carried out by researchers from National Institute of Virology, ICMR and Bharat Biotech.

Most mucormycosis cases in Maharashtra

28,252 cases reported across India, says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

FDA conditionally approves controversial Alzheimer’s drug

The drug, a monoclonal antibody, is given monthly via injection to patients who suffer from early stages of the disease.

Exercise extreme caution in Remdesivir use: Centre

In revised advisory, Health Ministry says it is not suggested for patients with mild symptoms

COVID-19 | AIIMS Delhi starts screening of children for Covaxin trials

The trial on children has already started at AIIMS Patna to see if Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin is suitable for children

Coronavirus | More anti-bodies produced by Covishield than Covaxin, says study

515 doctors across 22 cities tracked through immunisation schedule.

Explained | What does the World Health Organisation say about H10N3 bird flu, and is there a reason to worry?

Why are bird flu viruses a cause of concern?

Explained | What is indemnity, and how will it affect COVID-19 vaccine pricing and availability in India?

Is the demand for or grant of indemnity a standard practice? What does India gain by giving indemnity?

Watch | Meet Shaurya Mehrotra, the Gurugram-based potter with Down Syndrome

A video on Shaurya Mehrotra, the 33-year-old Gurugram-based potter with Down Syndrome

Study points to pileup of biomedical waste

Over two lakh kilograms of biomedical waste was generated each day last month by hospitals in India dealing with COVID-19 patients, a new report

Coronavirus | The need to stay prepared for multiple waves and variants

The slow down in daily cases has been mainly due to strict lockdowns in many States.

How to recover from a spinal cord injury

It is well known that mammals including humans show a high capacity for brain and spinal cord regeneration but only during young ages.

COVID-diabetes link needs study: AIIMS Delhi professor

It will raise possibility if blood sugar remains high weeks after recovery, says Dr. Nikhil Tandon.

Couple trainers who give us fitness and relationship goals

Their relationship is ‘working out’. Check out these trainers from India who share both love and a passion for fitness

Smartwatch data can be used to predict underlying illness, study says

Smartwatch data also gave more consistent heart-rate readings than those taken in the labs, the team said in the study

‘Absorbing the COVID-19 gloom like a sponge’: Doctors on the trauma of the second wave

The mental wellbeing of medicos during the pandemic needs attention and understanding too

Metabolic indicators of obesity seen well before child becomes overweight: study

It suggests all children need to be evaluated by blood metabolic biomarkers too

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