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Studies carried out early on in the pandemic reported a lower prevalence of active smokers among people admitted to hospital with COVID-19. (Photo: ANI/Representational)

Smoking may increase risk of COVID-19 severity, death, study finds

The latest study is first of its kind to pool observational and genetic data on smoking and COVID-19

28 Sept 2021 2:41 PM IST

The virus is known to persist in the GI tract despite clearance of the virus from upper airways and lungs. (Twitter)

Covid virus expected to continue to transmit for a very long time: WHO

Populations where more people were previously infected and where vaccination coverage is high are expected to be less...

28 Sept 2021 1:44 PM IST

Katrina Kaif doing rebounding exercises on a mini-trampoline.

Bounce, baby, bounce

Celebs are rebounding', on mini-trampolines. Here's all you need to know about this low-impact fitness trend that's...

28 Sept 2021 10:33 AM IST

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Healing with miracle oils, naturally

Aromatherapy is about natural healing using plant extracts to promote holistic health and wellbeing

28 Sept 2021 12:21 AM IST

Job stress can even lead to a more sinister and hidden type of hypertension that can go unnoticed during a regular medical checkup but may shoot up when measured in a different surrounding or situation. (Photo: ANI)

Kadapa seeing rise in cases of hypertension and diabetes, survey finds

With a population of nearly 30 lakhs in the district, health-related information was collected from 12,94,571 people so...

27 Sept 2021 8:38 PM IST

The findings of the study were published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM. (Representational image: ANI)

COVID vaccinated pregnant women pass protection to newborns: Study

The study authors observed the highest levels of antibodies in cord blood of mothers who were fully vaccinated

26 Sept 2021 2:10 PM IST

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Take the break

Mini breaks at workplace every 30 minutes can improve metabolic health, say the experts

26 Sept 2021 12:15 AM IST

People with moderate disease with SpO2 level 92-96 per cent (88-92 per cent in patients with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) may take Methylprednisolone injection and Anticoagulation medicine. (ANI Photo)

ICMR drops Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine drugs from COVID treatment

The guidelines also said to take Methylprednisolone injection of 1 to 2 mg divide into two doses usually for a duration...

24 Sept 2021 5:42 PM IST

Considering the prevalence of Aedes aegypti in Karnataka, which is a vector of Dengue, Chikungunya as well as Zika, it said, the routine surveillance activity in rural areas by ASHA and Health Assistants, the fortnightly surveillance activity in Urban wards should be implemented on war-footing mode with strict monitoring and supervision. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rise in dengue cases in kids sounds alarm

Those in the age-group of 13 to 19 years are being affected in Old City, Ranga Reddy district and other areas of the...

23 Sept 2021 2:29 AM IST

A doctor treats a COVID infected patient at a hospital. AFP photo

Antibiotic resistance biggest threat to patients post-Covid

Bad bacteria infections found in those who spent a month at ICUs

21 Sept 2021 12:01 AM IST

The Pfizer CEO said that a significant local manufacturing of vaccines that is happening at the Serum Institute of India will provide the backbone of vaccinating the Indian people. (AFP Photo)

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older

20 Sept 2021 6:04 PM IST

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Cooking is joyful

Preparing a meal is creative, it engages the senses, keeps you on your toes and switches your mind to positive channels

20 Sept 2021 12:12 AM IST