Dr. David Morens is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Researchers found that several long-hidden viruses became active again in people hospitalised with Covid-19. These findings are important because viral reactivation was seen even in people who did not have obviously suppressed immune systems.
Indian doctors emphasise shifting healthcare focus to prevention and early detection to improve outcomes for lifestyle diseases and cancer.
For the first time, the Census will collect caste details, alongside questions on bank accounts, Aadhaar and passport numbers.
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco found extensive immune abnormalities in intestinal tissue taken from people with long Covid
A controversial study analysing excess deaths during the Covid pandemic, which was widely criticised for lending credence to vaccine scepticism, has been retracted, the...
Smoking reduces blood flow and oxygen to spinal tissues, accelerating disc degeneration and increasing risks of chronic back pain and fractures.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Dr. Anthony Fauci should be prosecuted, hours after Republican Senator Rand Paulo said that he would ask the Justice Department to do so.
Maheep Kapoor said, "That was the moment I felt like crying"
The purchase helped R Madhavan fulfil a long-cherished dream of earning a captain's licence
July was a month that underscored one truth: India's biggest health stories weren't just about disease, they were about what they mean for your everyday life
In response to questions from Republican senators, Fauci declined to answer over 100 times, injecting new drama into partisan divides that have festered for years about the origins and handling of the pandemic.
Border trade between India and China through the historic Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim will resume on August 1, after a gap of six years since the Covid pandemic.
Covid-19 and dengue are both viral infections that can begin with similar symptoms, especially fever, body aches, headache, and tiredness. During the monsoon season, when dengue cases also start increasing in many parts of India, it becomes easy to mistake one illness for the other.
Ajit Kumar, who belongs to Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, has written over 1,000 episodes for Pocket FM's Brahmyodha: The Destroyer.
The initiative follows India's supply of over 45 tonnes of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in May and June.
The NCA's investigation found bank records showing Bhandari and his wife used the money to buy Rolexes, jewellery, holiday packages, and cars.
"I said it wasn't weird. She flew around and woke everyone up when she passed," Lisa recalled telling her loved ones, before adding, "Except she didn't wake me up"
Three persons infected with Coronavirus have been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata. Earlier, a 10-year-old boy had to be admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after being infected with Coronavirus.
Experts say that along with Covid-19, there is also a rise in influenza, adenoviruses, and rhinoviruses, which has led to a growing number of patients visiting hospitals with cough, fever, sore throat, and body aches.
A new controlled trial finds a common mental health pill effective in treating long Covid fatigue. This result marks a significant step toward managing ongoing symptoms, although further clinical research is needed.
Senior citizens, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease remain at a higher risk for severe illness.
According to doctors, not only Covid-19 but also influenza A and H1N1 infections tend to increase during the monsoon. Doctors advise people to get tested if they have fever, sore throat, cough or difficulty in breathing.
According to Dr. Vishnuvardhan, Director of Medical Education, the World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring the RF.5 variant as part of its routine genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
Coronavirus outbreak: Take necessary precautions. Practise personal hygiene and social isolation. Utilise this time to do all the things you never found the time to do earlier. Here are some more tips to maintain your mental health by Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh
Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

