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Coronavirus | Vaccines appear effective in preventing severe illnesses caused by COVID-19 variants of concern in India, says JIPMER Director

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The chef who lost her sense of smell 30 years before the COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus | India reports unique ‘double mutant’ coronavirus variant

Major decline in TB incidence in Kerala

A thumbs up for COVID-19 vaccination with a song by doctors

How medical professionals, belonging to the class of ‘78 from Madurai Medical College, have come out with a ‘Covid Vaccine Song’ to leave a positive message on vaccination

Facebook’s wrist watch will use nerve signals to control AR device

In AR, the wrist inputs will help users touch and move virtual objects and be able to control them at a distance, according to Facebook

How to clean your teeth, according to dentists

Experts explain the right way to clean your teeth to keep them strong and healthy

U.S. data shows AstraZeneca’s vaccine is effective for all ages

‘The vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic COVID-19’

Coronavirus | India’s Premas Biotech, Israel’s Oramed jointly develop oral vaccine for COVID-19

However the findings of the joint venture have not been reported in a scientific publication yet.

The Hindu Explains | How safe is AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine?

What has the European Medicines Agency found after a probe and why should side effects be monitored?

Awareness key to early detection of breast cancer

Survival improves with timely treatment: experts

Coronavirus | Should Covaxin trial continue till 130 cases are recorded?

The challenge will be in continuing the trial with 25,800 participants till 130 cases are reported when there is a surge in many States

Coronavirus | Need to expand scope of vaccination beyond identified groups, says CSIR-CCMB Director

Rakesh Mishra suggests inoculating other interested citizens instead of wasting vials.

Coronavirus | Rising cases are because of carelessness of people, says CCMB chief Mishra

We need to study how the virus behaves in people with different comorbidities, says CCMB Director Rakesh Mishra, ruling out the possibility of mutations causing the surge in cases.

Using AI to fight COVID-19 may harm disadvantaged groups, experts say

The university’s researchers also highlighted discrimination in AI technology as they pick symptom profiles from medical records, reflecting and exacerbating biases against minorities

Coronavirus | EU drug regulator backs AstraZeneca vaccine after safety investigation

This follows an investigation into reports of blood disorders that prompted more than a dozen nations to suspend its use.

Coronavirus | U.S. woman gives birth to first known baby with antibodies, doctors say

The mother had received a single dose of the Moderna mRNA vaccine at 36 weeks of pregnancy.

Thirty lakh telemedicine consultations offered under Centre’s eSanjeevani service

The service known as eSanjeevani is operational in 31 States and Union Territories and daily over 35,000 patients across the country are using this innovative digital medium to seek health services, it said.

Govt., NIMHANS tie up for mental health outreach to children

The Ministry of Women and Child Development is funding a project led by NIMHANS aimed at mental health outreach for children who are abandoned and

‘Post-vaccine blood clots a form of rare cerebral thrombosis’: European Medicines Agency

WHO rules out link between AstraZeneca vaccine and clots

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan: 157 medical colleges under different stages of implementation in India

He said 58 of these colleges are in the first phase of the implementation, 24 in the second phase and 75 colleges, which were announced recently, in the third phase.

Have trouble sleeping? These sleep aids could help

Sleep aids that may help you get some much-needed zzzz

Don't be a victim of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination

Have you been staying up late in the night and consciously delaying sleep to enjoy late night movies or play games on your mobile simply because you were too busy during the day? Doctors warn against making it a habit though it is not a serious clinical condition, yet

Cost-effective software device developed at Anna University engineers change in hamlet

In a three-pronged intervention, a soft audiometer developed at the varsity in Guindy is central to how residents at Chinnambedu village get screened, tested and treated for problems of hearing impairment

Coronavirus | ‘Renal patients at high risk from COVID-19’

March 11 is observed as World Kidney Day

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Coronavirus | Novavax reports 96.4% efficacy on original virus

Serum Institute in deal with U.S. based biotech firm to manufacture several doses

Coronavirus | Denmark, Norway, Iceland suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine

Denmark was first to announce its suspension, "following reports of serious cases of blood clots" among people who had received the vaccine.

Coronavirus | 60% of new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra

126 deaths in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. on March 11.

Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy, a first in EU

Russian authorities are working on 20 similar collaborations in Europe

Early screening and proper care can help lower risks of gestational diabetes, say doctors

National Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Day will be observed today

Parliament proceedings | Intranasal COVID-19 vaccine candidate in early clinical stage of development in India: Ashwini Choubey

An intranasal vaccine candidate (BBV154), being developed by Bharat Biotech, is in early clinical stage of development in India, Minister of State

At 56, Srinivas Oblum has a fab body of work, literally

Srinivas Oblum who entered a bodybuilding competition at 56, says it is important to chase our dreams irrespective of our age

India helping to address issue of vaccine equity, says top U.N. Women official Anita Bhatia

“India is a leader. I’m so proud of my country for this because there are so many people in need of vaccines,” Ms. Bhatia told PTI in an interview.

Watch | What is a vaccine passport?

A video describing vaccine passports and how it could soon become an essential document for resuming international travel and working from offices

Janaushadhi scheme relieved the poor of high medical expenses: PM Modi

He inaugurated the 7500th Janaushadhi Kendra at NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, through videoconference as part of his address on ‘Janaushadhi Diwas’ celebrations.

JNCASR team develops potential drug candidate for Alzheimer’s

The team observed that the small molecule TGR63 reduced amyloid plaques in mice brains and reversed cognitive decline

Coronavirus | Kerala’s delayed approach towards herd immunity

Unlike the rest of India, Kerala has maintained the same level of daily testing despite a reduction in number of cases

Coronavirus | 15 lakh people vaccinated against COVID-19 on March 5, highest in a day: Health Ministry

The total number of vaccine doses administered in India has crossed 1.94 crore.

International Women’s Day: ASHA workers in Kerala talk about their battle against COVID-19

Foot soldiers of the war against the pandemic, the women workforce have been toiling hard to ensure the safety and health of people under their care

Coronavirus | Government sends health teams to Maharashtra, Punjab following spike in daily cases

The teams are being deployed to assist State Health Departments in coronavirus surveillance, control and containment measures.

Coronavirus | India records 18,327 new COVID-19 infections, active cases rise again

The COVID-19 active caseload has increased to 1,80,304 which now comprises 1.61% of the total infections

Helping breast cancer survivors regain a sense of self

Breast cancer survivors all over India live a more comfortable life, thanks to the efforts of volunteers from the Saaisha India Foundation

Coronavirus | More than 1.77 crore vaccine doses given

The Ministry further added that a total 10,93,954 vaccine doses were given till 7 p.m. on Thursday, the forty-eighth day of nationwide vaccination.

IISc team finds new mutations and proteins of SARS-CoV-2

Analysis suggests that the virus is now mutating faster than before

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