WHO approves J&J Covid Vaccine for Emergency Use

WHO approves J&J Covid Vaccine for Emergency Use

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 […]

Retinal damage may signal risk of stroke, dementia

Retinal damage may signal risk of stroke, dementia

 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 […]

School-based dental programme linked to reduced cavities

School-based dental programme linked to reduced cavities

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 Grocery now available in over 50 cities

Flipkart Grocery now available in over 50 cities

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, […]

Common cold can’t be termed as sign of coronavirus

Common cold can’t be termed as sign of coronavirus

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 […]

Surviving a heart attack: Two of the most dangerous mistakes

Surviving a heart attack: Two of the most dangerous mistakes

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 […]

February Special: Bollywood’s hush hush wedding affairs

February Special: Bollywood’s hush hush wedding affairs

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 […]

Say hello to healthy mocktails

Say hello to healthy mocktails

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 […]

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