Although it may not be noticeable, the loss of smell may linger for years for some people after a Covid-19 infection, according to a study.
For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from US government vaccine recommendations.
A Covid-19 infection can accelerate ageing in blood vessels around five years, particularly in women, according to research.
In late June, the Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO), a group of independent experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO), published an assessment of the origins of COVID.
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
An expert committee set up to probe the recent surge in heart attack-related deaths in Karnataka's Hassan district has submitted its report to the state government, ruling out any abnormal spike in cardiac fatalities.
An expert committee set up by the Karnataka government said it did not find any link between premature cardiovascular disease and a prior history of COVID-19 infection or vaccination.
Hospitalisations due to severe Covid-19 infection, a family history of sudden deaths, as well as lifestyle behaviours are some of the reasons behind the unexplained sudden death, according to study.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded to Biocon Ltd Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's suggestion that he acknowledge the science behind vaccine development, rather than engage in retrospective blame.
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise across India, the number of active infections has now crossed 6,815 nationwide.
Doctors and health officials in India and across the world have said that the new Covid variants are not serious threats but are spreading faster.
Gujarat recorded 64 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of infections to 461.
In view of the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Kerala, the state health department issued guidelines to hospitals and health workers. It has also directed the government and private hospitals to conduct drills.
A team of US researchers has developed a new type of mRNA vaccine that is more scalable and adaptable to tackle continuously evolving viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1.
Karnataka's Health and Family Welfare Department has said in an official statement that the number of active Covid-19 cases crossed the 300-mark in the state.
As many as 84 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Maharashtra on Friday, taking the tally of cases registered since the start of the year to 681, the state public health department said.
The US will no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccines for children and healthy pregnant women, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday, calling it a "common sense" decision grounded in sound science.
As Karnataka recorded 80 COVID-19 cases, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Tuesday that the elderly and people with co-morbidities must wear masks as a precautionary measure.
The JN.1 variant and its related descendants belong to the Omicron family.
New variants, LF.7 and NB.1.8.1 are descendants of the JN.1 variant that are circulating rapidly.
Shilpa Shirodkar will next be seen in Jatadhara
A resurgent wave of Covid-19 is spreading through Southeast Asia, with densely populated regions in Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Thailand witnessing a spike in cases.
The new virus called HKU5-CoV-2, discovered in bats in China, carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission.
Women might be at a 31 per cent higher risk of developing long Covid compared to men, with those aged 40-55 years likely to be at most risk, a study has found.
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Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Saturday, remaining in the "poor" category for the fifth consecutive day, with nine monitoring stations falling in the red zone of the "very poor" category as pollution levels spiked ahead of Diwali.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) around Akshardham was recorded at 230, in the 'Poor' category, in Delhi this morning as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'poor' category for the fourth consecutive day on Friday as the city continued to reel under rising pollution levels in the run-up to Diwali.
As pollution levels rise across Indian cities, understanding what Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers mean is key to protecting your health.
Delhi's winter anti-pollution plan for 2025-26 is now active, with authorities stepping up measures across dust control, vehicles, construction, industry, waste, and stubble burning as the city braces for seasonal pollution.
Diwali celebrations lead to air pollution due to the burning of crackers and the climactic change. Read on as we discuss impact of high AQI on health and how to stay safe.
Green crackers are less polluting than traditional firecrackers, but they still add to pollution, said Arvind Kumar, Delhi's top chest surgeon, labelling green crackers a "misnomer."
Dyson has launched the Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 – TP11 in India ahead of Diwali, targeting rising indoor pollution levels. Priced at Rs. 39,900, it features a fully sealed HEPA filtration system that captures 99.95 percent of ultrafine particles and an activated carbon filter with Tris to absorb odours and gases. With Air Multiplier technology delivering 290L/s airfl...