New York, Jan 5 (IANS) US pharma giant Pfizer's antiviral drug Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) does not reduce the risk of developing long Covid for vaccinated, non-hospitalised individuals, according to a study.
Gandhinagar, Jan 5 (IANS) In a prelude to the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Gandhinagar witnessed a specialised event on Friday dedicated to holistic healthcare, attracting many stakeholders to discuss advancements in this vital sector. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the event.
New York, Jan 5 (IANS) Many hospitals across several US states have brought back the mask mandates, even as the country is seeing a fresh wave of Covid-19 cases, driven by the highly transmissible JN.1 variant, as well as flu.
Kanpur (UP), Jan 5 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has achieved a breakthrough in biomedical research, with their study of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and chemokine receptor D6, shedding new light on the potential treatment of cancer and brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia.
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) The chronic wasting disease -- also called as "zombie deer" disease -- detected across America currently, may be spreading in humans, but there is no way to know it, according to a scientist.
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Long Covid played a part in 3,544 deaths in the US from January 2020 till the end of June 2022, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) China, India, and Japan are the three leading countries in Asia in terms of the number of new cancer cases, deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), according to a study.
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US have developed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) model that can predict early which SARS-CoV-2 variants are likely to cause new waves of infection.
New York, Jan 4 (IANS) People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research.
Canberra, Jan 3 (IANS) Disadvantaged Australians were six times more likely to die from Covid-19 at the peak of the pandemic than the country's most advantaged people, researchers revealed on Wednesday.
