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17 Dec 2024

Air Pollution And Covid-19: How PM2.5 Might Increase Transmission Risk

Emerging research links air pollution, particularly PM2.5, to increased Covid-19 transmission, severity, and long Covid symptoms.

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29 Oct 2024

China Faces Stormy Future As Confidence In President Xi Jinping Crumbles

China benefitted greatly from wider access to the global economy when it joined the World Trade Organisation in 2001, but China's ability to generate structural growth started fading rapidly in the 2010s.

27 Aug 2024

Needle-free Covid Vaccine: A Game Changer On The Horizon, Says New Study

The study investigated the effectiveness of administering a Covid vaccination through the nasal passages Research showed the vaccine offers long-term protection for up to a year or more Live-attenuated vaccines include the complete virus, resulting in broad immunity

24 May 2024

Bird Flu Cases In Humans In US, Oz: Experts On Why You Should Be Concerned

The recent cases show that the virus has adapted for circulation in mammals, raising fresh concerns over the risk of spillover to humans The bird flu virus H5N1 has in recent years seen a significant increase in spillover to mammals Besides killing a record number of birds in 2023, the virus also spread to otters, sea lions, minks, foxes, dolphins, and seals, among others

21 May 2024

DNA Exclusive: Analysing Global Impact Of Singapore's Covid-19 Wave

In Today's DNA, Zee News anchor Sourabh Raaj Jain analysed the alarming situation of coronavirus infection in Singapore and its significance globally.

17 May 2024

Over 30% Covaxin Takers Report Adverse Effect, Says BHU Study - Check Details

The most prevalent AESIs in adolescents included new-onset skin and subcutaneous disorders (10.5 per cent) Serious AESI, which included stroke and Guillain-Barre syndrome, was reported in one per cent of individuals Recently, AstraZeneca admitted in the UK High Court about a rare risk of blood clot disorder due to its Covid vaccine

18 Apr 2024

'Lungs Of Young Adults More Susceptible To Covid-19 Causing SARS-CoV-2 Virus'

The study, which was posted on a preprint website and has not yet undergone peer review, showed that the lungs of older individuals are less susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and flu virus replication compared to the young.

05 Apr 2024

Bird Flu Scare: What's Avian Influenza & Can It Lead To Covid-19-Like Pandemic

Avian influenza can spread through direct contact with infected birds, their saliva, nasal secretions, and faeces can facilitate the transmission of the virus Fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and difficulty in meaning are some of the symptoms of bird flu The H5N1 strain of bird flu is highly lethal to both birds and humans, with reported case fatality rates ranging from 30% to 60% among infected humans

Bird Flu Pandemic

05 Apr 2024

'100 Times Worse Than Covid': Scientists Warn Of Lethal Bird Flu Pandemic

Efforts are underway to develop vaccines and preventive measures against the virus.

02 Apr 2024

Work From Home vs Work From Office: Nithin Kamath On Why WFH Not A Fit For All

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shared a post on X. He shared the challenges faced while working from home. Zerodha is one of the firms that has asked employees to return to office.

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01 Apr 2024

'Post-Covid Pandemic, India Sees 4 Times Surge In Online Doctor Consultations'

The report by Practo, a digital healthcare platform, showed that Tier 1 cities account for most online consultations (72 per cent) Consultations soared the most for eye care (1332 per cent), followed by paediatrics (1203 per cent) and orthopaedics (896 per cent) Video consultations have also seen tremendous growth - from just 20 per cent in 2019 to 90 per cent in 2023

COVID-19 And Heart Diseases

15 Feb 2024

Is COVID-19 Leading To Heart Diseases? Doctor Shares Insight

Apart from its primary effects on respiratory health, recent findings indicate a troubling link between COVID & heightened susceptibility to cardiac complications Reports of cardiac complications and cardiac arrest among young, previously healthy individuals have sparked concern Studies suggest that the virus can induce a cytokine storm — an overactive immune response — resulting in inflammation and organ failure, including the heart

09 Feb 2024

'Return To Office Or...': TCS Issues Final Warning To Employees Doing WFH

As per the media reports, TCS seems to be adopting a zero-tolerance stance toward any further delays in returning to in-person work.

03 Feb 2024

Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Tests Positive For Covid, Swine Flu

Gehlot has asked people to prioritise their well-being during the transitional weather.

24 Jan 2024

Big Blow for RCB As Rs 17.5 Crore Signing Tested Positive For Covid-19

It's worth noting that Cameron Green's health has been a concern beyond the recent COVID-19 diagnosis.

24 Jan 2024

After Google, Amazon, Meta, Now eBay Laying Off 1000 Employees

E-commerce giant eBay is cutting 1,000 jobs after massive hiring during Covid-19 pandemic. CEO Jamie Iannone cites organizational changes for improved customer experience.

14 Jan 2024

Covid Patients At A Higher Risk For Digestive Diseases Up To 1 Year: Study

Study provides insights into the association between Covid-19 and the long-term risk of digestive system disorders.

10 Jan 2024

Plant-Based Diet, Less Dairy, And Meat To Cut Covid-19 Risk: Study

Those following a predominantly plant-based or vegetarian/vegan diet were 39 per cent less likely to become infected than the omnivores.

JN.1 Covid Virus

05 Jan 2024

JN.1 Represents 'Very Serious Evolution' Of Covid Virus: Global Experts

JN.1 is a descendent lineage of BA.2.86, with the earliest sample collected on August 25, 2023.

02 Jan 2024

Covid-19: K'taka Records 296 New Cases, Positivity Rate Exceeds 2% in Maha

Karnataka is grappling with the surge as the total number of active COVID-19 cases reached 1245.

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