San Francisco, Dec 31 (IANS) A class of drug called "benzodiazepines" -- which is used in the treatment of anxiety, depression and insomnia -- could be linked to higher odds for miscarriage if taken during pregnancy, a new study has found.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Covid is now a viral infection and is caused by a virus which has now become endemic. Like influenza, the Covid-19 virus will continue to survive and there will be small spikes in the number of cases whenever there is a mutation in the virus which gives it a property of being more transmissible. Therefore, the virus will continue to be present in humans and we will have to continue to live with Covid.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As cases of the new Omicron sub-variant JN.1 continue to rise globally, including in India, there is a fear among many about a possible Covid wave early next year that may derail normalcy once again. Are these fears real?
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Indians have always had a close relationship with diabetes. Our ancient texts contain accurate descriptions of diabetes (“madhumeha”).
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Over the past few months, there has been a number of sudden cardiac deaths in relatively young, and seemingly healthy individuals in various parts of the country -- leaving millions gasping for answers as cases of new Covid variant JN.1 increase with deaths being reported in the country.
Bengaluru, Dec 31 (IANS) Meet Swati Surmaya, a writer from Bengaluru, who is on a mission to break the jinx and blind theories associated with breast cancer in society.
San Francisco, Dec 30 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Amazon to act on men's energy or health supplements that carry active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) tadalafil and sildenafil that are used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED).
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) In the past 24 hours, India has recorded 743 new COVID-19 cases, 54 cases less from Friday, while current number of active cases stands at 3,997.
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) Delhi continues to grapple with alarming levels of air pollution, reaching 'severe' conditions despite GRAP-III in force and various measures being taken by city authorities.
London, Dec 30 (IANS) Young people who have had surgery for obesity do not improve their mental health despite significant and permanent weight loss, according to a study.
