New York, Nov 11 (IANS) The effectiveness of the live zoster (shingles) vaccine is highest in the first year after vaccination and then wanes substantially.
New York, Nov 11 (IANS) Researchers have found that children's antibodies can effectively fight out Covid-19 infection, and that kids could be an underutilised source of potential antibody therapies to counteract the "ever-evolving" SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) As the Maharashtra government and the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation fret and fume to control the atmospheric pollution levels in Mumbai and other cities, top medical experts warn that bad air can lead to multiple health issues, including cancer, heart complications and diabetes among the citizens.
London, Nov 10 (IANS) An Indian-origin man is among claimants who filed a lawsuit against the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine -- administered as Covishield in India -- over a rare blood clot.
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) A 64-year-old patient survived a massive heart attack after the implantation of a four-lead pacemaker called LOT-CRT (Left Bundle Branch Optimised - Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy).
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first chikungunya vaccine.
Lucknow, Nov 10 (IANS) The Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) will start a dedicated multidisciplinary transgender clinic very soon.
New York, Nov 10 (IANS) In an interesting study, researchers have confirmed that the common remedy of gargling with salt water may help improve respiratory symptoms and fight Covid, helping lower hospitalisation rates.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Shifting lifestyles, with almost zero exercise and increased consumption of junk foods, are the major reasons behind the significant surge in Type 2 diabetes cases among younger populations, both globally and particularly in India, in the last 10 years, said doctors on Thursday ahead of World Diabetes Day.
Geneva, Nov 9 (IANS) Working under the sun is leading to nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, according to joint estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
