About 35 per cent of all Americans have been infected with Covid-19 over the past year, according to a new study of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC estimates that from February 2020 to March 2021, 114.6 million Americans were infected with Covid-19, 97.1 million had symptomatic illnesses and 5.6 million […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday approved Johnson & Johnson’s single dose Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in all countries and for COVAX roll-out. The decision comes on the back of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) authorisation, which was announced on Thursday. “Every new, safe and effective tool against Covid-19 is another step closer […]
Older adults with the eye disease retinopathy are at increased risk of having a stroke, as well as dementia, a new study suggests. The study, to be presented at the International Stroke Conference 2021, indicated that compared with participants not diagnosed with retinopathy, those with retinopathy were more than twice as likely to have a […]
By Puja Gupta If you are in mood to cook some exotic fish dishes at home, Chef Ashish Singh from Café Delhi Heights shares two recipes that are a part of the ongoing ‘Fish Trap Festival’ at the restaurant. RAWA FRY BETKI Rawa Fry Betki – Fish Trap Festival at Cafe Delhi Heights. […]
School-based dental programme may reduce cavities, says a new study. The findings published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, showed that after six visits, the prevalence of untreated cavities decreased by more than 50 per cent. “The widespread implementation of oral health programs in schools could increase the reach of traditional dental practices […]
Flipkart on Tuesday said it has expanded its grocery services to more than 50 cities via Marketplace, and aims to reach over 70 cities in the next six months. Flipkart’s grocery business has witnessed 3 times growth in the last one year and the expansion will boost market linkages for food processing industry and farmers, […]
A while ago, a group of general physicians in the UK claimed that common cold symptoms should not be taken for granted, instead treated as a sign of coronavirus. But there is a divergent view, the President of AIIMS, Bhopal and Jammu, Y.K. Gupta told IANS that cough, fever and common cold cannot be 100 […]
By Greg Townley REDFEB aims to raise awareness for heart disease and funds for life-saving research. This February, in addition to encouraging people to wear red and donate, Heart Research Australia is promoting an important Heart Smart pocket guide that could save lives. “Heart disease is Australia’s number one killer, but it is surprising how […]
Amid whispers about Varun Dhawan’s marriage with his longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal on January 24 in a secret ceremony, we are reminded of how Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, and Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, managed to escape the public glare. But the trend is not new. For Bollywood stars, the popular line of the […]
New Delhi Don’t settle for your usual soft drinks when you can prep-up for something fancy in little to no time! As we enter the new year, why not add some lip-smacking healthy mocktails to the list? Here’s how to go about it in 4 simple steps: – Muddle the fruit and lime juice with […]