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India reports 3,157 new Covid cases, positivity rate crosses 1%

India on Monday reported 3,157 new Covid-19 cases, a decline from the 3,324 infections registered the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said, adding that the country's daily positivity rate has crossed the 1 per cent mark.

May 2, 2022

Busting narco-terrorism module: Chargesheet filed against nine accused [Details]

The cross-border narco-terrorism module was busted in November 2021 with the arrest of six persons.

Apr 30, 2022

Takeda launches mobile application to support patient for treatment of genetic diseases

Download healthy apps in your parents' smartphones, which could help screen neurological disease at home

A team of researchers has developed a smartphone app that could allow people to screen for Alzheimer's disease, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other neurological diseases and disorders, by recording closeups of their eyes.

Apr 30, 2022

J&K cops suspect Punjab drug dealer's link with terrorists; probe narco-terrorism angle [details]

Pakistan-based terror groups making money selling drugs in different parts of India. Terror outfits using these funds to finance J&K terrorists.

Apr 29, 2022

Living near fast food outlets? Your chances of developing type 2 diabetes are high

Researchers noted that residing near fast food outlets in South Asia may raise the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes

Apr 27, 2022

Vaccine for kids in India; Covaxin, Corbevax approved for under 12-years age group [details]

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday approved three Covid vaccines for the restricted emergency use authorisation (EUA) for children of different age groups.

Apr 26, 2022

This asthma drug is capable of blocking coronavirus from replicating [details]

Montelukast has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for more than 20 years and is generally recommended to relieve inflammation caused by asthma

Apr 26, 2022

Rampant misbehaviour from students in TN government schools; BJP leaders seek intervention [details]

Last year, three Class IX students were expelled from the Pudhuchattram government higher secondary school after they reportedly misbehaved in class while their visually impaired history teacher was in charge.

Apr 24, 2022

Love to drink coffee, have it in plain, clear glass or ceramic coffee mug [know the reason]

Love to buy takeaway coffee in disposable cups or use nylon cooking bags such as those used in baking liners? Beware, these may be loaded with microplastics harmful for health, warns a study.

Apr 22, 2022

Covid can be detected with 92% accuracy by hearing the sound of cough, claims this new App [Details]

Australian scientists have developed a novel app that can detect Covid-19 infection by just the sound of a cough.

Apr 22, 2022

K'taka minister: "Don't undermine 4th Covid wave fears"

Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Wednesday expressed concerns over the fear of the fourth wave of Covid-19 in the state in the backdrop of spike in the coronavirus cases in Delhi, and other states.

Apr 21, 2022

Scientists claim zinc, copper mix food supplement can fight viruses and variants

Israeli scientists have claimed that a special food supplement containing zinc, copper and chemicals that are found in fruit may help fight viruses.

Apr 18, 2022

Magic mushroom helps 'open up' brains of people with depression reveals Study

A psychedelic compound found in psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, can help to "open up" depressed people's brains, enabling brain regions to talk more freely to one another, finds a study.

Apr 15, 2022

Canada approves AstraZeneca Covid-19 prevention drug

Canada has approved British drugmaker AstraZeneca's drug for the prevention of Covid-19 in immune compromised adults and children.