DCGI allows Phase II-III clinical trial of Covaxin on 2 to 18-years-old

DCGI allows Phase II-III clinical trial of Covaxin on 2 to 18-years-old

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has accorded permission to conduct the Phase II-III clinical trial of Covaxin (Covid vaccine) in the age group of two to 18-years-old to its manufacturer Bharat Biotech Ltd, Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. “The trial will be conducted in 525 healthy volunteers,” said the Ministry. In the […]

Retail inflation eases to 4.29% in April as food prices fall

Retail inflation eases to 4.29% in April as food prices fall

Lower food prices sequentially eased India’s retail inflation in April as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased to 4.29 per cent from 5.52 per cent in March. According to the data furnished by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the CPI Urban rose by 4.77 per cent last month from 6.52 per cent in March. Similarly, […]

A socially-distanced day-out in California floral blooms

A socially-distanced day-out in California floral blooms

By Siddhi Jain Through the end of May, the hills of Murrieta come alive with the vibrant colors of evening primrose, verbenas, poppies, and desert lilies. The Wildflower season is beginning and here are some of the places visitors can safely enjoy spring blooms across California.  While visiting, be sure to maintain six feet from […]

Sunday cooking: Easy dessert recipes

Sunday cooking: Easy dessert recipes

With the pandemic spiralling out of control, once again we find ourselves at home. For some of us this means we can get back to our favourite lockdown hobby — cooking! Chef Devashree Muni, Founder, Cocoa Cellar, shares some simple dessert recipes for you to try your hand at. Cocoa Cellar is a patisserie based […]

Good food, better experience: The Chambers promises all

Good food, better experience: The Chambers promises all

By Puja Gupta New Delhi The Chambers, India’s very first exclusive business club, opened its doors on May 1, 1975 at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. With a legacy of over 40 years, it remains an exalted club for global achievers who have scaled great heights. With access to the most rarefied spaces, enhanced privileges […]

WHO approves J&J Covid Vaccine for Emergency Use

WHO approves J&J Covid Vaccine for Emergency Use

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday approved Johnson & Johnson’s single dose Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use in all countries and for COVAX roll-out. The decision comes on the back of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) authorisation, which was announced on Thursday. “Every new, safe and effective tool against Covid-19 is another step closer […]

Retinal damage may signal risk of stroke, dementia

Retinal damage may signal risk of stroke, dementia

 Older adults with the eye disease retinopathy are at increased risk of having a stroke, as well as dementia, a new study suggests. The study, to be presented at the International Stroke Conference 2021, indicated that compared with participants not diagnosed with retinopathy, those with retinopathy were more than twice as likely to have a […]

School-based dental programme linked to reduced cavities

School-based dental programme linked to reduced cavities

School-based dental programme may reduce cavities, says a new study. The findings published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, showed that after six visits, the prevalence of untreated cavities decreased by more than 50 per cent. “The widespread implementation of oral health programs in schools could increase the reach of traditional dental practices […]

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