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Trump names vaccine-sceptic with eccentric ideas to head Health Department

Trump names Robert F. Kennedy Jr to head Health Department, strengthens anti-vaccine lobby

US President-elect Donald Trump is handing over the Health Department to the eccentric scion of the Kennedy clan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who advocates unconventional ideas including opposition to vaccines.

7 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters during a news conference inside the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House September 27, 2020 in Washington, U.S. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Trump failed to hand over sensitive documents on pandemic, insists national Archives

"Certain presidential records from the Trump administration remain outstanding, citing information that some White House staff used non-official electronic systems to conduct official business," it said, reported CNN.

Oct 3, 2022

When Modi lectured Trump on human rights

India has never been coy about raising human rights issues with the US, contrary to the perception that this is a one-way conversation with New Delhi always on the defensive.

Apr 14, 2022

Covid surge in India triggers rush for antibody cocktail; doesn't work against Omicron [details]

With India witnessing a super-surge in Omicron-triggered Covid cases, people across age groups are now rushing to hospitals and healthcare providers asking for a dose of the monoclonal antibody cocktail therapy -- popularised by former US President Donald Trump in 2020.

Jan 9, 2022

Covid Deaths: Congress demands inquiry into allegations of data fudging by ICMR

Serious failures in management, political interference and fudging of data by ICMR resulted in preventable deaths of more than 50 lakh people in India, Congress leader Ajay Maken said.

Sep 16, 2021

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 218.3 mn; US, India worst hit countries

The current global caseload and death toll stood at 218,327,987 and 4,541,140 with the US and India being the worst-hit countries.

Sep 2, 2021

Stop prescribing hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19, it's harmful, say researchers

Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not help in recovery of patients hospitalised due to Covid-19 but is harmful, says study

Sep 1, 2021

This Anti-Cholesterol Drug May Reduce COVID-19 Infection By 70%; Shows High Potential Against Variants Too [Study]

An international study has shown that fenofibrate—an approved and affordable drug—and fenofibric acid (its active form) can considerably decrease the novel coronavirus infection in human cells

Aug 6, 2021

YouTube Music expands to 12 more countries

YouTube bans Aussie TV news channel for one week over COVID misinformation [details]

The Australian news outlet said it "expressly rejects" claims that any hosts ever denied the existence of Covid-19 and that "no such videos were ever published or removed"

Aug 1, 2021

Experimental drug blocks replication of COVID-19; effective against Variants of Concern [details]

According to the multi-institutional study, masitinib was able to block the replication of the novel coronavirus in human cell cultures and in animal models, and reduce viral loads.

Jul 23, 2021

Common antibiotic for COVID-19 no more effective than placebos; risks hospitalization [Details]

According to a multi-institutional study, Azithromycin may not only be ineffective in reducing symptoms of COVID-19 but may also increase the chances of hospitalization.

Jul 18, 2021

This commonly-prescribed antibiotic for COVID-19 treatment does not reduce hospitalization risk, death [details]

According to a new study, azithromycin — a commonly prescribed antibiotic — is not effective in decreasing the risk of hospital admission or death among patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19.

Jul 11, 2021

Japanese Study Finds Malaria Drug Mefloquine Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Reduces Viral Load In Synergy With HIV Drug

According to a multi-institutional Japanese study, Mefloquine was found to exhibit a strong antiviral action against the SARS-CoV-2 by inhibiting its entry into cells, and showed high potency in combination with an HIV drug, Nelfinavir.

Jul 3, 2021

Critics say captcha verification while booking vaccination slot only makes the process cumbersome.

India reports 4 lakh fresh Covid cases in last 24 hours, deaths mount to 4,187

Record 4,187 Covid deaths recorded in India in the last 24 hours, as fresh cases mount to 4.01 lakh

May 8, 2021

How to manage COVID symptoms at home; dos and don'ts, suggested medications & more

Given the prevailing situation in India, here are helpful COVID management tips when you start showing early symptoms, some dos and don'ts and recommendations from experts.

Apr 27, 2021

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