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COVID-19 | Booster dose: govt bodies deliberate on scientific evidences related to schedule

Bindu Shajan Perappadan Current isolation, quarantine, treatment and other public health measures remain valid in case of reinfection also, says Minister in RS

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A health worker administers a dose of coronavirus vaccine, in Chennai on June 7, 2021.

COVID-19 vaccination | COVID-19 | Vaccination of children likely to start from August

Nistula Hebbar Bindu Shajan Perappadan Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that India was on its way to becoming the largest producer of vaccines

According to a article published in The Lancet, during the coronavirus pandemic, women have been at the receiving end of domestic violence and ante-natal care has suffered a setback due to the pressure on health care delivery.

COVID-19 | The Lancet article highlights gender inequality in health

Soma Basu Gender-sensitive response and data are imperative for safeguarding the hard-fought gains for women, says Lancet commentary

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Divya Kala Bhavani Dr Sumbul Desai, Apple’s Vice President of Health, dives into the Health Sharing feature that launches with iOS 15. It will let users privately share their data with a trusted partner or caregiver.

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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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COVID-19 | Booster dose: govt bodies deliberate on scientific evidences related to schedule

COVID-19 vaccination | Health

COVID-19 | Vaccination of children likely to start from August

COVID-19 | The Lancet article highlights gender inequality in health

Over three crore COVID-19 vaccine doses in balance with States/UTs: Health Ministry

What the nose tells of COVID-19 prognosis

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Data | Low-income countries have received only 0.27% of the COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far

Data | COVID-19 vaccination rate improved in all States between June-July 2021

To fully vaccinate all adults by the end of this year, 8.84 million doses per day must be administered in the remaining days

Data | COVID-19 cases rising in the north-eastern States

In States with a higher vaccination rate, the case fatality rate is either lower or decreasing

Delta variant continues to be dominant lineage in new COVID-19 cases across India: INSACOG

“There is currently no evidence of any new Delta sub-lineage that is of greater concern than Delta,” INSACOG has said.

Adults must keep a watch on children’s behaviour during pandemic, says expert

Factors can affect mental well-being of children, he says

Study sheds light on intensity of COVID-19 in type-2 diabetics

High three-month average sugar levels cited as a clear predictor of severity

World Fragile X Day: Important landmarks to be lit up in green today

Focus on fragile X Syndrome, a low-profile genetic disorder

Serum Institute writes to Union Health Minister proposing reforms in drug regulatory system

Prakash Kumar Singh, Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs at Pune-based SII, in a letter, referred to a gazette notification by the Union Health Ministry on May 18, 2020

Pandemic orphaned 1.2 lakh in India, over 10 lakh globally, says Lancet report

8.5 time increase in children orphaned in April compared to previous month

Waiving testing for the fully vaccinated is ill-considered, says epidemiologist Giridhara Babu

Vaccinated people can potentially get infected once more and spread the virus to others

COVID-19 vaccination safe for pregnant women

In India, based on all that we know, all vaccines currently available are safe and should be used in pregnant women

Delta Plus variants less than 1% of coronavirus genomes

Public health measures to reduce transmission and vaccination remain critical, says Consortium

‘Scale-up bed strength including for paediatric care and makeshift hospitals in sub-district levels’

Health Ministry reviews preparations under “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II” with States/UTs

Interview| Mental healthcare must be integrated with physical healthcare, says NIMHANS Director

Asking people about how they are feeling, if they are sleeping well, if their mood is stable should be part of routine healthcare, says Dr. Pratima Murthy

Stroke caused 6,99,000 deaths in India in 2019, which is 7.4% of the total fatalities

Contribution of non-communicable neurological disorders and neurological injuries to the total disease burden has more than doubled between 1990 and 2019.

COVID-19: Variants of Concern and Variants of Interest

Which variants come under which category?

Five books on health to invest in this month

These books are all about how to stay afloat with courage when things go wrong

Data | Daily COVID-19 vaccination slows down in first 10 days of July

To vaccinate all adults by December 31, 8.65 million doses need to be administered daily on average in the remaining days

Risk of cardiovascular disease set to increase in Tamil Nadu, finds study

Researchers found that all the risk factors such as lipids, hypertension and dysglycemia had increased considerably in the population.

Doctors warn that current weather conditions and carelessness could aggravate COVID-19 symptoms

General public should strictly follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour to ensure that places with common air conditioning and poor ventilation do not prove to be a super-spreader zone.

Data | As India's vaccination drive gathers pace, women are being left behind

Himachal Pradesh was the only State where the vaccination rate was higher among adult women

Explained | What is ‘immunity debt’, and is it caused by coronavirus lockdowns?

Amid a gradual easing of lockdowns, why are some countries reporting a higher number of respiratory infections?

Data | Delta variant drives COVID-19 infection surge in the world

Studies show that the vaccines are highly effective in reducing related hospitalisations

Pfizer to seek approval for third vaccine dose; shots still protect

Pfizer’s Dr. Mikael Dolsten has said that early data from the company's booster study suggests people’s antibody levels jump five- to 10-fold after a third dose

Wellbeing quiz: All about parasites

How well do you know about the organisms that sometimes live off your body?

The smile behind the mask

Women ophthalmologists from across Aravind Eye Hospitals in Tamil Nadu are reminding people to wear their smiles as they did during pre-pandemic times

Vaccines will help prevent severe disease in pregnant women: expert

‘Women should use all Covid-appropriate precautions during pregnancy and after childbirth’.

Pregnant women in India now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination

Women can now register on CoWIN or walk-in to the nearest Covid vaccination centre to get themselves inoculated

Wellbeing quiz: Every breath we take

On the impact of air pollution on health

Delta variant to become dominant strain of COVID-19 in coming months: WHO

The World Health Organization said the Delta variant of COVID-19 is now present in nearly 100 countries.

Prolonged use of masks could affect oral hygiene, say dentists

The habit of brushing teeth fell significantly, leading to increased incidence of halitosis, according to an online survey conducted on dental treatment during the pandemic

Black carbon linked to premature mortality

Black carbon results from incomplete burning of fossil fuel and studies have previously linked it to global warming.

COVID-19: Centre stresses on graded lifting of curbs, continued focus on containment

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan shared a list of targeted actions that need to be implemented by the States and Union Territories

No scientific evidence found linking Covid vaccination with infertility: Government

It further said that the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 has also recommended Covid vaccination for all lactating women, terming it as safe with no need to stop or pause breastfeeding before or after the inoculation

Remembering the contributions of our AIDS warriors

As the world observes 40 years of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, we talk to India’s pioneering activists and advocates who have not stopped spreading awareness about the disease even in these COVID-19 pandemic times

China certified malaria-free after 70-year fight, says WHO

Countries that have achieved at least three consecutive years of zero indigenous cases can apply for WHO certification of their malaria-free status.

Coronavirus | Five firms come together for trial of COVID-19 drug Molnupiravir

First of its kind collaboration for testing COVID drug

Government gives nod for Cipla to import Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

DCGI grants emergency use approval for ready-to-use injectable jab

Coronavirus | Guidelines issued for administering COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant women

On the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines, the fact-sheet stated that the COVID-19 vaccines available are safe and vaccination protects pregnant women against COVID-19 illness/disease like other individuals.

Keeping alive conversations about AIDS

We can draw key lessons from chronic epidemics such as HIV/AIDS to stymie the COVID-19 pandemic

Ten month gap between AstraZeneca doses sees highest antibody boost: Oxford study

Study also reported reduced common adverse events after the second dose

‘I love to merge science and spirituality’: skincare maven Dr Barbara Sturm

German skincare specialist Dr Barbara Sturm who has forayed into India, talks merging science with spirituality, and why skincare is an inevitable investment

‘Important for COVID patients to eat small meals at short intervals’

NIN director says fruits, vegetables, nuts, milk, curd, fish make for an ideal diet, irrespective of the season

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