Mirroring global trend, India reports spurt in Covid-linked hepatitis among children
In Covid acquired hepatitis, the symptoms include nausea, loss of appetite, weakness, and mild fever In Covid acquired hepatitis, the…
Aorta clamp to save lives during child birth
‘Paily aorta clamp’, developed by a Kerala obstetrician Dr. V.P. Paily, is providing good results without any incidence of vascular…
WHO estimates 4.7 million COVID-linked deaths in India, 10 times official count
The figure is nearly 10 times that of the government’s official count for 2020, 2021; India has countered the estimate,…
WHO has released the excess death estimates without adequately addressing India’s concerns: Health Ministry
WHO has released COVID-19 excess death estimates without adequately addressing India’s concerns, says Health Ministry. WHO has released COVID-19 excess…
FSSAI’s star ratings for food products may mislead consumers: experts
The nutrition labelling system for food packets recommended by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will not…
Over 17 lakh people contracted HIV in India in last 10 years by unprotected sex: RTI reply
The number of people contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in the last 10 years has come down significantly. The number…
Delhi reports first case of Omicron’s BA.2.12 strain
Govt. should strengthen genome sequencing, masks do not help: Experts Govt. should strengthen genome sequencing, masks do not help: Experts…
Continuing to monitor ‘several descendent lineages’ of Omicron variant: WHO
WHO said that it is working with scientists to further assess the characteristics of these lineages and their public health…
EXPLAINED: Why India administers ‘precaution dose’ of COVID-19 vaccine, not ‘booster doses’?
As India gears up to administer ‘precaution doses’ of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible population above 18 years from Sunday, the…
Homeopathy could become first choice for students seeking medical education: Sonowal
The minister said homeopathy medicines are easily administered and acceptable to a large number of people. The minister said homeopathy…