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A medic shows a vial of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine during its launch in Gurugram. (Photo: PTI/File)

Sputnik V Covid vaccine shows higher Omicron-specific antibodies than...

RBD is a key part of a virus located on its -'spike-' protein that allows it to enter and infect the human cells

21 Jan 2022 1:00 PM IST

Pregnant women have a higher risk of severe illness if infected with COVID-19. (Representational Image - ANI)

Research finds COVID19 may cause foetal inflammation even without...

Pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 had a reduction in an immune cell type called T-cells, which helps drive antiviral...

20 Jan 2022 1:39 PM IST

pedestrian walks past a wall mural featuring illustrations of frontine workers urging citizens to wear masks properly in order to raise awareness about the Covid-19 coronavirus in Mumbai. (Photo: AFP)

Insurers put in place waiting period for people recovered from COVID

COVID survivors will now have to wait for up to three months before they can take a new life insurance policy

14 Jan 2022 2:51 PM IST

Addressing a virtual roundtable on Cities & nutrition are we eating right? on Thursday, she revealed that rich people in economically thriving cities are choosing junk food while moving away from traditional cuisine. (PTI Photo)

Malnourishment is higher in cities, says new study

Educationist Anjana Krishnamurthy said that when given a choice of instant noodles and an apple, the childrenâ€™s mind...

14 Jan 2022 12:04 PM IST

Eating regularly helps to burn calories at a faster rate - naturally. (Photo: Pixabay/File)

Fad diets are just thatâ€¦ Fads!

Why do most fad diets not work? Or rather, give instant results but the weight lost is gained back â€” as soon

11 Jan 2022 10:23 AM IST

Hand Stand, This routine is a form of physical exercise inspired from classical ballet. (DC FIle)

For a ballerinaâ€™s bod

Ballet-inspired workouts are a great way of improving flexibility and muscle mass while also keeping the mind healthy

8 Jan 2022 1:01 PM IST

A health workers hold a vial of Zydus Cadilas ZyCov-D Covid vaccine. (Photo: zyduscadila.com)

Covid vaccines can delay womenâ€™s periods, but -'slightly and...

The studyâ€™s publication may help douse some anti-vaccine anxiety surrounding erratic periods that has long been...

7 Jan 2022 2:46 PM IST

- This 2020 electron microscope image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Rocky Mountain Laboratories shows SARS-CoV-2 virus particles which cause COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in a lab. (AP)

Fully vaccinated COVID-19 patients with cancer had 13 per cent...

The study was conducted by the COVID-19 and Cancer Consortium (CCC19)

2 Jan 2022 3:22 PM IST

Dr G V Rao, director of AIG Hospitals

Top priority for New Year is good health & fitness

Holistic health, adapting to new normal and COVID preparedness top the wish-list of doctors

31 Dec 2021 11:59 PM IST

The Super Vaccinator

Mahima Datla talks about a journey that turned into a highly-satisfying passion â€” a journey that impacts every country...

28 Dec 2021 11:50 PM IST

Akshay Kumar while top-rope climbing

Driving you up the wall!

Climbing as a sport is gaining ground, not only because it is an Olympic sport now, but also because it offers health...

26 Dec 2021 11:55 PM IST

Shruti Sethi, Fitness Creator at Trell

Bands of strength

Lightweight and portable, this inexpensive equipment allows you to do gym-type exercises at home

25 Dec 2021 11:26 PM IST