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May 1, 2024

Covishield May Pose Clotting Risk to Only 7 in 10 Lakh: ICMR Scientist

Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar, a leading epidemiologist and former ICMR scientist, stated that only a small fraction, about seven to eight individuals per one million, who receive the Covishield coronavirus vaccine may experience…

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April 30, 2024

What Is TTS? Caused By Covishield Vaccine

AstraZeneca, a British pharmaceutical giant, has admitted that its Covid-19 vaccine can result in a rare side effect known as Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS). This acknowledgement follows a lawsuit filed against the company, alleging…

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April 23, 2024

Pressure in the womb can influence the baby’s facial features

It’s not just genetics that determine how a baby’s face forms in the womb. Physical pressures experienced by the embryo play a significant role in shaping facial features, according to researchers at…

Potent Drug, 50 Times Stronger Than Fentanyl, Sweeps Across UK, Creating Skin “Holes”

A new breed of drugs 50 times more powerful than fentanyl is spreading fast across the UK, a report in Sky News said. The synthetic opioids, called nitazenes, are being cut into drugs like…

December 4, 2023

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What’s the Newly Emerged Covid Variant That Has Expanded Threefold in the Past Three Months?

A new variant of Covid-19, called BA.2.86, is spreading in the US, but experts say there is no need to worry. BA.2.86 is a mutation of the Omicron BA.2 subvariant and accounts…

December 2, 2023

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States on Alert as Centre Warns of Increase in Respiratory Infections from China

New Delhi: At least six states have put their health infrastructure on alert mode after the Centre’s directive to review readiness in view of a surge in respiratory illnesses among children in China. State…

November 29, 2023

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Dr. Naveed Plays Down ‘Walking Pneumonia’ Scare, Urges for General Precautionary Measures

Srinagar: As the ‘walking pneumonia’ scare has raised its head in China, the people globally and in Kashmir valley alike are caught in a frenzy with most of the people due to…

November 27, 2023

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Will Child Pneumonia From China Spread Overseas? All You Need to Know

China’s health-care system is once again in the spotlight as a wave of pneumonia cases sweeps through the country, hitting kids particularly hard. The sudden increase in sick children, and a reports…

November 27, 2023

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Misuse of Antibiotics Undermining Efficacy: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned on Thursday that the misuse of antibiotics is diminishing their effectiveness, leading to the emergence of resistant bacteria. This situation could potentially result in approximately 10…

November 25, 2023

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1.1 Million Indian Children Missed Measles Vaccine in 2022: WHO

New Delhi: A whopping 1.1 million children in India missed their routine immunisation against measles in 2022, indicating suboptimal surveillance against the disease, according to a new global report by the World…

November 18, 2023

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Bloating can be a sign of stomach cancer: Experts

Experiencing a sense of fullness and tightness in the stomach after a meal is often dismissed as common gas or indigestion. However, it could indicate something more serious, including a potential link…

November 13, 2023

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U.K. Approves ‘Vital’ Breast Cancer Prevention Drug

Thousands of breast cancer cases could be prevented in England following the approval of a “repurposed” off-patent drug, officials say. Anastrozole has been used to treat for breast cancer for years. But…

November 9, 2023

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PM2.5 pollution in winter raises heart attack, chest pain risks: Study

New York: The risk of heart attack, chest pain, and related hospitalization is higher during winter compared to summer, shows a study, amid the increasing air pollution levels in India, particularly in…

November 7, 2023

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