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Mango magic!

BY PUJA GUPTA New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Apart from having the most versatile flavour, mangoes have a lot of health benefits as well. It's...

Dr Reddy’s launches Avigan tablets in India for Covid-19

Hyderabad, Aug 19 (IANS) Pharma major Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd on Wednesday announced the launch of Avigan (Favipiravir) 200 mg tablets for treatment of...

Why older people are more susceptible to severe Covid-19

London, Aug 19 (IANS) Genes that play an important role in allowing SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, to invade heart cells become more...

Low humidity, dry air can increase Covid-19 risk: Study

Sydney, Aug 19 (IANS) New research adds to the growing body of evidence that low humidity, dry air can increase the risk of Covid-19...

‘Post-Covid complications a new dimension, have to be aware’

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Post-Covid complications, like respiratory symptoms and an immunological response in children, are a "new dimension" and people have to...

Even mild Covid-19 cases may provide lasting immunity: Study

London, Aug 18 (IANS) Mild cases of Covid-19 can trigger robust memory T cell responses -- an essential part of the immune system, even...

Cancer cases in India to rise by 12% by 2025, says govt report

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) There will be 12 percent increase in cancer cases across the country in five years as per the National...

China grants 1st patent to indigenously developed Covid vaccine

Beijing, Aug 17 (IANS) China has granted the first invention patent to a Covid-19 vaccine co-developed by biopharmaceutical firm CanSino Biologics Inc in the...

Before you start a fad diet, get in the know

BY PUJA GUPTA New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Dieting is not always about weight loss or weight gain, a diet is a part of your...

Obesity can increase risk of death from Covid-19

BY SIDDHI JAIN New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) New research shows that obesity is associated with a substantial increased risk of death from Covid-19. However,...