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5 reasons why young people should get a Covid-19 booster shotSubscriber Only
September 13, 2022 11:03 IST
It's reasonable to ask why young adults should bother having a Covid-19 vaccination, let alone additional booster shots. Here are some of the reasons they should.
Is Covid-19 winding down? Scientists say no
September 8, 2022 09:22 IST
Why has Covid-19 lasted this long? Well, it's gotten better and better at getting around immunity from vaccination and past infection.
Here’s what you should do if you’re in a road accidentSubscriber Only
September 7, 2022 11:36 IST
Cyrus Mistry has been killed in a car accident in Maharashtra. Who is at the highest risk of getting into and sustaining severe injuries? What are the leading causes for accidents? What are the common and most fatal injuries? What should one do if they are in an accident?
Polio to Covid-19: What accounts for India’s vaccination success story?Subscriber Only
September 3, 2022 15:52 IST
Despite multiple challenges, vaccination is a great Indian public health success story. Advocacy, capacity building, investment in research and manufacturing, community and media engagement, and social mobilization have over the decades helped India make ‘every child count’.
Cervavac, India’s first indigenously developed vaccine for cervical cancer: All you need to knowSubscriber Only
September 1, 2022 20:56 IST
India accounts for about a fifth of the global burden of cervical cancer, with 1.23 lakh cases and around 67,000 deaths per year. How effective is the new vaccine, and what are the challenges ahead?
‘Updated’ booster shots for Omicron. Here’s all you need to knowSubscriber Only
September 1, 2022 15:39 IST
The FDA is calling the new vaccines "updated boosters", and Americans could start getting the shots as early as next week. The US is still seeing 90,000 new infections and 475 deaths from Covid-19 every day on average.
Port wine stain: that large red mark on Mikhail Gorbachev’s foreheadSubscriber Only
September 2, 2022 11:29 IST
The mark that started high on Mikhail Gorbachev's head and came down to a little above his right eyebrow was featured prominently by cartoonists who drew him around the world.
Explained: What are anti-radiation pills, how will they help in case of a nuclear emergency in Ukraine?
August 31, 2022 16:25 IST
Those being handed out the pills are being told to only take them once a radiation leak has been confirmed. What are anti-radiation pills, and how do they protect people in case of a radiation emergency?
New research: Cancer-fighting viruses can boost body’s immune response
August 31, 2022 12:50 IST
Can a virus help the body fight back against cancer and boost the immune system to tackle the disease better? Here are findings of a new study published in the journal Cancer Cell.
Explained: Sonali Phogat may have been given a meth overdose; how can this drug induce a heart attack?Subscriber Only
September 1, 2022 14:01 IST
Sonali Phogat was declared dead in St Anthony's Hospital in Anjuna on August 23. She died after a heart attack that was initially thought to have been triggered by blunt injuries, but which is now understood to have been brought on by an overdose of methamphetamine.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: symptoms, treatment and prevention, explainedSubscriber Only
August 30, 2022 16:07 IST
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common childhood illness caused by a virus.
Explained: Why Moderna is suing Pfizer for patent infringement over Covid vaccine
August 26, 2022 20:13 IST
Moderna's Covid vaccine — its lone commercial product — has brought in $10.4 billion in revenue this year while Pfizer's vaccine brought in about $22 billion.
Explained: What are ‘forever chemicals’ that are contaminating rainwater globally?Subscriber Only
August 22, 2022 16:19 IST
According to the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), PFAs are man-made chemicals used to make nonstick cookware, water-repellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, firefighting forms and many other products that resist grease, water and oil.
Which oils to use, and how much: Do’s and don’ts of consuming fatsSubscriber Only
August 21, 2022 09:27 IST
What oils to consume, and how much, are both important. On quantity, there is relatively less debate. On quality, researchers and scientists are less united in their opinion.
Covid-19 cases rising: here’s what you need to knowSubscriber Only
August 20, 2022 08:46 IST
What do the current data on Covid-19 show? Is the infection more widespread than the official figures suggest? Which variant of the virus is driving the current surge?
Explained: It is good to lean right while you pop that pill, here’s why
August 19, 2022 07:20 IST
Is there a right way to take your pills to ensure quick results? Here are findings of a new study by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
Explained: The first case of a dog being infected with monkeypox via humansSubscriber Only
August 19, 2022 05:37 IST
Monkeypox cases have topped 35,000 globally, but limited information is known about the spread from humans to animals and pets.
Explained: What to know about the West Nile virus in New York CitySubscriber Only
August 18, 2022 10:34 IST
The New York City Health Department announced Tuesday that the West Nile virus had been detected in two people, one in Brooklyn and another in Queens, as well as in a “record number” of infected mosquitoes throughout the city.
Explained: A heart attack while exercising – why it happens and who is at risk
August 18, 2022 08:32 IST
Comedian Raju Srivastava suffered a heart attack while working out in a gym. Does high-intensity exercise raise the risk of a heart attack? We explain
Explained: What is the new Omicron-specific vaccine approved by the UK?Subscriber Only
August 18, 2022 08:56 IST
The United Kingdom is the first country to approve a booster vaccine aimed at the Omicron variant of Covid-19. How will the new ‘bivalent’ vaccine work? How effective is it? How has Omicron responded to existing vaccines?
Explained: Corneas bioengineered from pig collagen can restore sight, study finds
August 17, 2022 12:34 IST
For the first time, researchers in Sweden have been able to create a successful alternative — bioengineered cornea implants made of collagen derived from pig skin. The implant was used to successfully restore the vision of 20 people in India and Iran.
Explained: Why has Johnson and Johnson decided to discontinue its talc-based baby powder?Subscriber Only
August 16, 2022 15:52 IST
Johnson and Johnson has announced that it will discontinue the sale of its talc-based baby powder globally in 2023. What is the reason for this? What were the lawsuits against J&J? Is the product safe to use?
When will the pandemic end? And other pressing questions, answeredSubscriber Only
August 14, 2022 09:34 IST
So we asked three experts — two immunologists and an epidemiologist — to weigh in on some of the hundreds of questions we’ve gathered from readers over the past few weeks, based on their expertise and opinion.
Explained: What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
August 13, 2022 13:28 IST
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a disease that affects the nervous system, the immune system and the body’s production of energy.
Explained: Can the spread of monkeypox be stopped?
August 11, 2022 11:34 IST
Outside of Africa, 98% of cases are in men who have sex with men. With only a limited global supply of vaccines, authorities are racing to stop monkeypox before it becomes entrenched as a new disease.
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