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Imported medicines for rare diseases now exempt from basic customs duty: What this meansSubscriber Only
March 31, 2023 07:31 IST
On March 28, Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor shared the story of a young couple who had approached him for exemption of duty on a drug they imported for their young daughter suffering from cancer.
Doctors vs Rajasthan’s Right to Health BillSubscriber Only
March 30, 2023 07:13 IST
Doctors say the Bill puts the onus of providing healthcare to the poor on them. Experts say the legislation will ensure health is seen as a right. And the govt says many of the protesters' demands have already been met.
How Long Covid affects the careers of top athletesSubscriber Only
March 26, 2023 19:27 IST
Long Covid has had a lasting impact on the lives of several athletes, including top rower Marie-Sophie Zeidler. Although scientists are gaining a better understanding of the disease, there is still no outright solution.
Marburg virus disease outbreak kills five in Tanzania: What is this virus?Subscriber Only
March 27, 2023 07:39 IST
Marburg virus disease (MVD), earlier known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal hemorrhagic fever, according to the WHO. What are its symptoms and treatment? We explain.
World TB Day 2023: How India plans to achieve its target of eliminating tuberculosis by 2025Subscriber Only
March 24, 2023 13:00 IST
Although India continues to be the largest contributor to global TB cases, there has been a decline in the number of cases in 2021.
Flu cases rising in India, what is driving the surge?Subscriber Only
March 18, 2023 08:43 IST
Lots of people seem to be catching the flu these days. While there is indeed an increase in the number of cases, this isn't really unusual, especially at this time of the year. Also, the sub-type H3N2 isn't new. However, like with all viral infections, it is important to take precautions.
Blood donation by gay, transgender people: Why was the ban imposed? What are the rules across the world?Subscriber Only
March 14, 2023 20:40 IST
The ban on blood donations by gay people was introduced in the 1980s — when information available on the detection and transmission of HIV/AIDS was much less than today.
H3N2 virus kills 2 in India: What is this virus and how can it be prevented from spreading?Subscriber Only
March 15, 2023 12:43 IST
According to ICMR, the recent uptick in the cases of intense cough lasting for over a week coupled with fever, in several parts of India, can be linked to the Influenza A subtype H3N2 virus.
As ‘organic’ Holi colours flood the markets, here’s how to check if they are actually safeSubscriber Only
March 9, 2023 07:11 IST
The expensive gulaal packet you bought probably claims to be “natural and organic”. But is it actually safer than the non-organic variety? That depends on a number of factors.
Thane Municipal Corp warns against feeding pigeons: How living near the birds can lead to diseases in humansSubscriber Only
March 8, 2023 02:23 IST
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) in Maharashtra has aimed to spread public awareness about hypersensitive pneumonia, a lung disease which is contracted by living in close proximity to pigeons.
Can’t take statins? New pill ‘Nexletol’ cuts cholesterol, heart attacks: Here’s how
March 6, 2023 07:14 IST
In a major study, a different kind of cholesterol-lowering drug named Nexletol reduced the risk of heart attacks and some other cardiovascular problems in people who can't tolerate statins.
What we know and don’t know about the origins of Covid-19Subscriber Only
February 28, 2023 08:15 IST
Scientists and spy agencies have tried assiduously to answer that question, but conclusive evidence is hard to come by. US intelligence agencies are split, and none of them changed their conclusions after seeing the Energy Department’s findings, officials said.
Some people on Ozempic lose the desire to drink. Scientists are asking why.Subscriber Only
February 25, 2023 17:16 IST
As Ozempic gains more attention and more people use the diabetes drug off-label to lose weight, doctors say that many patients are reporting similar experiences: They start the medication and then stop wanting to drink alcohol.
Third patient is cured of HIV: How did this happen and what are its implications?Subscriber Only
February 24, 2023 08:17 IST
The man referred to as the "Dusseldorf patient" became at least the third person to have been “cured of HIV” after a bone marrow transplant carrying a specific HIV-resistant mutation.
US researchers report promising development for male contraceptive pill: ‘Stopping sperm in its tracks’Subscriber Only
February 19, 2023 19:01 IST
Dr Jochen Buck and Dr Lonny Levin, professors of pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medicine, said the discovery could be a "game-changer" for contraception.
Equatorial Guinea confirms Marburg virus outbreak: What we know so farSubscriber Only
February 14, 2023 11:49 IST
Health Minister Mitoha Ondo'o Ayekaba said a "health alert" had been declared in the Kie-Ntem province and the neighboring district of Mongomo, with a "lockdown plan implemented" after consulting with the WHO and the United Nations.
How the e-waste you produce is providing poor children with a dangerous livingSubscriber Only
February 10, 2023 08:56 IST
Discarded laptops and smartphones contain valuable metals. However, extraction, usually performed by children, is a crude and hazardous process that goes unregulated.
Largest observed bird flu outbreak in Europe to date: Scientists concerned spread to mink signals growing threat to humansSubscriber Only
February 9, 2023 07:18 IST
A bird flu outbreak on a Spanish mink farm has alarmed scientists. The virus may be spreading for the first time from mammal to mammal — and could become a danger for humans.
India’s big millets push, and why it makes sense to have these grainsSubscriber Only
February 9, 2023 07:12 IST
Two years ago, the UN General Assembly adopted India’s resolution to declare 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
Exposure to air pollution during training affects race performance, new study findsSubscriber Only
February 7, 2023 17:25 IST
Training and completing at higher levels of air pollutants leads to slower race times. Study asks coaches to consider approaches to reduce air pollution exposures while training athletes.
Why HIV treatment is still undermined by stigmaSubscriber Only
February 6, 2023 07:37 IST
Drugs have been developed against HIV but stigma is still high and, in some areas of the world, it is hindering prevention strategies.
India’s first Covid-19 case reported 3 years ago: What numbers say on deaths, vaccinesSubscriber Only
January 31, 2023 13:15 IST
The first case in India was reported on Jan 30, 2020. Since then, the country has seen 3 waves of infection and 5.3 lakh deaths, but a massive immunisation drive has delivered more than 2.2 bn doses of vaccines. Here's what the numbers say.
Why experts are urging swifter treatment for children with ObesitySubscriber Only
January 29, 2023 12:36 IST
Obesity is a risk factor for a number of disorders, including Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, joint and back pain, and several cancers. Treating the problem as early as possible may help prevent a lot of misery.
Why India has not seen a big Covid-19 wave, and what lies aheadSubscriber Only
January 26, 2023 08:03 IST
India is currently reporting barely 125 new infections a day. The daily count of Covid-19 cases has remained below 1,000 since the start of November. What can we expect in the future?
Norovirus cases detected in Kerala: what is this virus and how dangerous is it?Subscriber Only
January 24, 2023 18:08 IST
The virus is capable of surviving low temperatures, and outbreaks tend to be more common during the winter and in colder countries — that is why it is sometimes referred to as "winter vomiting disease".
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