Covid: Why T cell vaccines could be the key to long-term immunity
T cells are a group of immune cells that can ‘remember’ antigens for decade
By PTI January 17, 2022
Health
Prior infection, vaccines provide best protection from Covid
It’s much safer to get immunity from vaccination than from infection
By PTI January 20, 2022
Can videogames help children read better? New study says yes
Child-friendly action games can improve executive functions needed for reading
By Aleena Minny Varghese January 19, 2022
OPINION: Collective action is needed to curb antibiotic abuse
By 2050, antimicrobial resistance will lead to 10 million mortalities every year
By Dr Amar Patnaik, MP January 17, 2022
Covid programme delivers 1 billion doses to poorer countries
The programme has made deliveries to 144 countries so far
By PTI January 17, 2022-
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Website for free virus tests is coming. How will it work?
covidtests.gov tests are coming from new manufacturing capacity
By PTI January 15, 2022 -
Is Omicron a boon or bane? That is the million dollar question, say experts
Experts warned against lowering the guards when it comes to the pandemic
By Mini P Thomas January 15, 2022 -
Kerala could see COVID peak after February 26: IIT Madras
Number of COVID cases in Kerala will reach a peak between Feb 26 and Mar 17
Web Desk January 14, 2022 -
Soaring Covid-19 cases renew US debate over mask mandates
In many places, mask mandates are being lifted or voted down
By PTI January 13, 2022 -
Know What Are The Common Mistakes That People Make During Their Weight Loss Journey With Dr. Snehal Adsule
Weight loss journey is the 'fascinating' term in itself. Often people who...
The Week Focus January 13, 2022 -
Covid-19: How bad is Omicron?
Symptoms of current Covid variants are similar to those of common cold
By PTI January 12, 2022 -
Omicron quickly overtaking Delta globally in terms of circulation
Omicron has less disease severity as compared to other variants
By PTI January 12, 2022 -
How to remain youthful and resilient despite stress
People who are not managing stress increase risk of dying prematurely by 43 pc
By PTI January 11, 2022 -
In a first, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient
A heart from a genetically modified pig functions in the human body
By PTI January 11, 2022 -
UK gov't advisers recommended against 4th vaccine dose
A third shot offers lasting protection against admission to hospital
By PTI January 10, 2022 -
Covid-19: Booster dose of vaccine provides high levels of protection
A third top-up dose provide protection against Omicron in older adults
By PTI January 10, 2022 -
Covaxin booster dose may grant long-term protection against COVID: Study
ICMR and Bharat Biotech study touts efficacy of third Covaxin dose
Web Desk January 08, 2022 -
96 pc of Mumbai's Covid patients on oxygen support are unvaccinated: BMC chief
People have started rushing to take the vaccine after the surge in cases started
Web Desk January 08, 2022 -
India's COVID-19 peak expected between Feb 1-15: IIT Madras study
“As compared to previous waves, there will be a sharper increase to the peak”
By PTI January 08, 2022 -
Virus testing shortages and delays help fuel surge
Delays in getting results are contributing to the surge of infections
By PTI January 08, 2022 -
Some virus restrictions back in Australia as omicron surges
Many medical professionals are in isolation after testing positive for Covid-19
By PTI January 07, 2022 -
Covid-19: Next variant could be more virulent warns, Indian-origin UK expert
Omicron is the result of an "evolutionary mistake"
By PTI January 07, 2022 -
CDC urges 'up to date' shots; no 'fully vaccinated' change
More than 71 million Americans have received a booster dose
By PTI January 06, 2022 -
What exactly is the new Covid strain 'IHU' found in France?
The new variant has not been labelled a 'variant under investigation' by WHO
Web Desk January 06, 2022 -
US hospitals seeing different kind of Covid surge this time
ICUs aren't as full, and ventilators aren't needed as much as they were before
By PTI January 06, 2022
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