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Indian pet insurance market poised for exponential growth: experts
"Rising pet ownership, industry growth, proactive insurance...
Global health heavyweights team up for climate, disease funding
The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda...
Omicron reportedly has 30+ mutations in spike protein region, may bypass vaccines: AIIMS chief
AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria The future course of action will depend on what more data on its transmissibility, virulence and immunoescpae shows, AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria said. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia INSACOG is closely tracking the new variant...
Study reveals meditation strengthens mental health
"People's interest in meditation and mindfulness is outpacing what science can prove in terms of effects and benefits," said Jeff Lin, MSU psychology doctoral candidate and study co-author. A recent study by the Michigan State University has found that if you're...
Crucial that State provides subsidy for diabetic care: CJI
Chief Justice of India N V Ramana “The human cost is immense. The economic cost to the nation is immeasurable. Therefore, it is essential that the State provides support and subsidy for diabetic care. The government also needs to train and introduce more healthcare...
Omicron variant: Ajit Pawar calls meeting to review COVID situation in Maharashtra
Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, in a letter on Thursday to health secretaries of all states and Union Territories, said: "lt has now been reported by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that multiple cases of a COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 have been reported in...
New York declares State of Emergency amid spike in Covid-19 infection
The state of emergency amid concerns over the new Omicron coronavirus variant detected in southern Africa. The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and many European countries imposed new restrictions on foreign nationals travelling from countries in the region...
In a first, drone used to deliver medicines in remote Meghalaya health centre
Conrad K Sangma,Chief Minister Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said, “Drone technology can change the future of healthcare. This is a unique project that will transform the healthcare supply chain to a hard-to-reach population'' . Shillong: In a first in the...
micron variant in ‘fluid motion’:Dr Anthony Fauci
Dr Anthony Fauci, America's top infectious disease expert On whether the new variant evades antibodies, Fauci explained, "when you look at a mutation it is going to give you a hint or indication that it might evade the immune response. You need to get that particular...
Explainer: How worried should we be about the Omicron variant?
Omicron's mutations are likely to render certain COVID-19 treatments - including some manufactured antibodies - ineffective, said Dr. David Ho, professor of microbiology and immunology at Columbia University. Experimental antiviral pills - such as Pfizer Inc's...
PM Modi orders review of reopening on Omicron COVID concerns
Prime minister Narendra Modi After the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new variant to be "of concern", Modi "highlighted the need for monitoring all international arrivals, their testing as per guidelines, with a specific focus on countries, identified...
India to allow regular international flights from Dec 15,restricted flights from ‘at-risk’ countries
As per the latest update, the Health Ministry has put countries in Europe, including the United Kingdom, and South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong and Israel under the ‘at-risk’ category. New Delhi:...