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Previous investigations conducted by various agencies suggest that the Wuhan lab had been involved in coronavirus research and vaccine development in collaboration with the People's Liberation Army.
Updated : Jun 29, 2023

Was SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 engineered as a bio weapon? Here's what Indian scientists say 

Claims made by a Chinese scientist have raised concerns among prominent Indian scientists, and they suggest that the theory of the virus being used as a bio weapon should be thoroughly examined.

India has reported 10,158 new infections in the last 24 hours and the COVID-19 positivity rate surged past the 4 per cent mark.
Updated : Apr 13, 2023

COVID-19 surge: What you need to know about 'Arcturus' subvariant that has this new symptom

The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, is causing a rise in COVID-19 cases in India. 

Seema Patil
Updated : Apr 08, 2023

Meet the transformers! Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shares list of people who are fitness inspirations

On World Health Day, Kamath took to Twitter to highlight the success stories of six individuals who transformed themselves and inspired him along the way

Medical inflation goes up despite sharp fall in Covid-19-related hospital admissions
Updated : Dec 14, 2022

Medical inflation goes up despite sharp fall in Covid-19-related hospital admissions

As per a report by Motilal Oswal, room rents have increased 3-4 per cent over the past one year and the cost of surgeries too have surged.

Almost 90 per cent survive past the one-year mark of undergoing surgery, 70 to 80 per cent past the five-year mark, and 50 to 60 per cent past the ten-year mark.
Updated : Dec 05, 2022

Lalu Yadav kidney transplant: Things to keep in mind if you're an organ donor and recipient

HS Mohapatra, professor of nephrology at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, has noted down some precautions that need to be taken by both after the transplant surgery.

Scientists revive ‘Zombie Virus’ stuck under Siberian permafrost for 50,000 years (Photo: Moscow Times)
Updated : Nov 29, 2022

Scientists revive ‘Zombie Virus’ stuck under Siberian permafrost for 50,000 years

The microbes if released into the world would pose a significant danger to public health, said researcher Jean-Marie Alempic from the French National Centre for Scientific Research in a report published in Science Alert

Measles outbreak in Mumbai: 233 confirmed cases, 8 deaths; latest updates, vaccinations and symptoms (Photo: Reuters)
Updated : Nov 25, 2022

Measles outbreak in Mumbai: 233 confirmed cases, 8 deaths; latest updates, vaccinations and symptoms

Measles outbreak in Maharashtra: Mumbai's surrounding areas recorded 51 cases including 37 in Bhiwandi 37, 28 in Thane, 17 in Nashik, 15 in Thane Rural, 11 in Akola, 10 each in Nashik and Yavatmal recorded, 9 case each in Kalyan-Dombivali and Vasai-Virar

Bruce Lee had a sudden death at age 32 due to drinking too much water, suggests new study
Updated : Nov 22, 2022

Bruce Lee had a sudden death at age 32 due to drinking too much water, suggests new study

In the study, published in the Clinical Kidney Journal, a group of researchers said that the martial artist died suddenly at a young age because his kidneys were unable to eliminate extra water

"As far as medicines are concerned, SNCM has already submitted its report on NLEM, 2022 and the same has been adopted by the government," an official source said.
Updated : Nov 21, 2022

Coronary stents likely to become more affordable, NPPA to decide price

The move is based on the recommendations by an expert committee constituted to review the inclusion of stents in the list based on requirement.

Legal action can be taken against food business operators or FBOs selling breast milk as sanctioned under the FSS Act 2006. 
Updated : Oct 17, 2022

Legal action can be taken against companies selling ‘mother’s milk’ under dairy license: Govt

The government has made it clear that sale of mother’s milk will not be allowed in India.

According to Flipkart, customers, through this arrangement, can now access a wide range of medicines and healthcare products through this new 'App-in-App experience'.  (Photo: Reuters)
Updated : Sep 20, 2022

Now you can buy medicines and other health-related products on Flipkart; check details here

As per the company, customers would be able to access Health+, Flipkart's one-stop place to buy products related to healthcare, through the main app.

The company also included some elements from European style packaging by introducing resealable packs in its ‘Ultra Thin’ ranges.
Updated : Sep 20, 2022

Sanitary napkin maker Niine plans to invest Rs 500 cr in next 5 yrs to target menstrual hygiene market

Niine’s sales grew to Rs 112 crore in 2019 and Rs 232 crore in 2021 and the projected estimate for 2023 is Rs 300 crore.

UCO is the leftover oil from frying that is produced in both homes and commercial food manufacturing and service businesses.
Updated : Sep 15, 2022

Is the samosa safe? Over 60% of used cooking oil goes back to food stream, finds study

Extensive medical and scientific literature has linked the repeated consumption of Used Cooking Oil as a significant risk factor for a number of non-communicable diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and organ damage, the report said.

There's a chance the rollout of the technology and the health risk assessment report might come around the same time.  
Updated : Aug 31, 2022

Can 5G technology cause cancer? There's a lot we don't know and it's scary

One of the biggest worries flagged in Europe is that exposure to some of the frequencies used for 5G technology could possibly lead to cancer

Monkeypox spread pattern similar to early cases of HIV/AIDS, say scientists (Photo: Reuters)
Updated : Aug 29, 2022

Monkeypox spread pattern similar to early cases of HIV/AIDS, say scientists

Experts from the United States’ medical research agency National Institutes of Health (NIH) have said in an editorial published the New England Journal of Medicine that most monkeypox cases are among men who have sex with men.

Investments in tele-health may decrease 12 percentage points in next 3 yrs: Report
Updated : Aug 03, 2022

Investments in telehealth may decrease 12 percentage points in next 3 yrs: Report

The report also said that in the same time frame the current level of investment in artificial intelligence may double, which is an increase of 28 percentage points.

ICMR isolates monkeypox virus; may pave way for diagnostic kits, vaccines
Updated : Jul 27, 2022

ICMR isolates monkeypox virus; may pave way for diagnostic kits, vaccines

The virus isolation enhances India's capacity to do research and development in many other directions, Dr Pragya Yadav, a senior scientist at NIV, said.

Less than one in four Indians are aware of the symptoms of brain stroke
Updated : Jul 21, 2022

Less than one in four Indians are aware of the symptoms of brain stroke

As per a report brought out by Boehringer Ingelheim India, only 41% of respondents consider brain stroke a cause of concern, and just 23% of respondents were aware about risk factors of brain stroke.

GE Healthcare launches world’s first 5G Innovation Lab in India
Updated : Jul 07, 2022

GE Healthcare launches world’s first 5G Innovation Lab in India

According to GE, the lab houses state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a private 5G network for testing and development. It provides expertise as well as a platform for a collaborative ecosystem for academia, the healthcare industry, and start-ups.

According to the National Sample Survey (NSS) data, over 62 per cent patients use private health facilities, while only 38 per cent avail public health services for in-patient carev
Updated : Jun 30, 2022

Treatment in private hospitals to get costly with 5% GST on non-ICU rent

As per many health experts and industry insiders, this move by the GST Council will add to the common man's already existing inflationary pressure, especially given the fact that a majority of Indians opt for private hospitals over public ones.

Monkeypox becoming pandemic is less likely: Researchers (Photo: Reuters)
Updated : Jun 29, 2022

Monkeypox becoming pandemic is less likely: Researchers

The emergence of monkeypox disease in non-endemic areas is a reminder that infectious diseases and pathogens are not restricted by the geographical borders, the group of researchers said.