The stage is set for phase II clinical trials of Bharat Biotech’s coronavirus vaccine from Monday. The Hyderabad-based vaccine maker received the approval from Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation under the Directorate General of Health Services to conduct the phase II trials of indigenous vaccine candidate Covaxin. Joint Drugs Controller Dr S. Eswara Reddy wrote […]
A Russian Covid-19 vaccine has shown no serious side effects and elicited an immune response in early human trials, said a study published in The Lancet on Friday. Russia last month registered the “Sputnik V”, becoming the first country to approve a Covid-19 vaccine. However, the country faced criticism for approving a vaccine before completion […]
Chef Neeta Mehta, Tata Sky Cooking expert shares these delicious recipes: MUTTON KEBABS 250 gm mutton mince (keema) – boiled 2 tbsp oil ½ tsp jeera 2 tbsp pathar phool (earthy aroma) 4 onion – finely chopped, 1 green chilli – chopped 1 tbsp chopped ginger 1 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp meat masala 1 tsp red chilli […]
For a major part of north India, air pollution is a menacing issue and last year during the winter season, pollution led to a health emergency in Delhi-NCR. Ambient air pollution, specifically PM 2.5, is reportedly associated with cardiovascular disease risk. However, evidence linking PM 2.5 and blood pressure is largely from cross-sectional studies and […]
India is on course to have an “approved” vaccine within the first quarter of calendar year 2021 and Pune based Serum Institute of India (SII), the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, is well placed to deliver the first vaccine, according to a report out Thursday from Bernstein Research, a top Wall Street research and […]
During coronavirus, it’s important to keep your regular medical appointments, particularly if you have chronic or existing health conditions. It’s still safe to see your health provider. When you go for your appointment, follow the instructions they give you. This could include wearing a mask (your provider can give you one), sanitising your hands when […]
While the online food delivery space is somewhat returning to normal, the dining out industry in India has been hit hard and is operating at only 8-10 per cent of the pre-Covid levels, a new Zomato report revealed on Wednesday. Out of the 83 per cent restaurants that are not open for business, 10 per […]
Poorly controlled diabetics are more vulnerable to Covid-19 compared to those who are fit and control their diabetes routinely. Diabetics should avoid getting into fad diets like intermittent dieting or keto diet- focus on well-balanced diet of green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham), concluded […]
As the total coronavirus patients across the country crossed the 22-lakh mark, India’s fatality rate dropped to its lowest two per cent in the last 24 hours whereas the recoveries reached a new peak of over 15 lakh so far. The latest data shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) reveals […]
USE OF FACE MASKS IN THE COMMUNITY What is coronavirus Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a respiratory infection that spreads from person to person through droplets from an infected person’s cough or sneeze. It can also spread by touching objects or surfaces that have droplets from an infected person on them, and then touching your mouth or […]