Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a new online calculator for estimating the individual and community-level risk of dying from Covid-19. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, revealed that the calculator will be useful to public health authorities for assessing mortality risks in different communities, and for prioritizing certain groups for vaccination […]
A drug currently prescribed to treat a rare enzyme deficiency can help cells clear the herpes simplex viruses — a virus causing contagious sores, most often around the mouth or on the genitals, say researchers, including one of Indian-origin. The data, published in the journal Science Advances, shows that the antiviral activity of the drug […]
More than 55,000 people have died due to the novel coronavirus in France since the onset of the pandemic in the country, one of the worst-hit in Europe, according to authorities. The country’s overall death toll currently stands at 55,155 after 175 of them were recorded in the past 24 hours, Xinhua news agency quoted […]
Chef Mariko Amekodommo, International Culinary Expert from LA, California shares recipes to roast turkey, fresh baked pies and spiced apple cider filling the air.When cooking a turkey, there are always many things to consider such as the size of the turkey for the number of guests, will it fit in my oven and will I […]
According to Dubai Tourism, the city ensures travellers have a plethora of activities to indulge in By Siddhi Jain The year 2020 has changed travel in ways that were previously unthinkable. As international travel opens up slowly, Dubai is emerging as a safe destination with the safety and wellbeing of travellers at the top of […]
Testing half the population weekly with inexpensive, rapid-turnaround Covid-19 tests would drive the virus toward elimination within weeks — even if those tests are significantly less sensitive than gold-standard clinical tests, claim researchers. “Our big picture finding is that, when it comes to public health, it’s better to have a less sensitive test with results […]
As if the coronavirus scare was not enough. In view of the deadly smog that has engulfed the national capital, health experts on Sunday said they have seen a substantial increase in patients with respiratory disorders in the Delhi-NCR region. Air pollution is an important cause of worsening of respiratory disorders, including sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, […]
Australia on Monday began the local production of a Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford, with roughly 30 million doses planned to be manufactured. Despite still undergoing clinical trials, the vaccine, which was co-developed by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, is considered one of the more promising vaccines globally, reports Xinhua news agency. Australian […]
Victoria, the worst-hit Australian state by the coronavirus pandemic, announced further easing of restrictions on Sunday after it recorded the ninth consecutive day without any new cases or deaths. From 11.59 p.m. on Sunday, the 25-km travel limit in the capital city of Melbourne and the hard borders separating the city from lower virus transmission […]
New Delhi Traditional sweets and snacks are of the essence when it comes to Diwali and the celebrations are simply incomplete without home-cooked stuff. This time celebrate the festival by indulging in some sweet as well as tangy treats. Here are some mouth-watering recipes by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. 1. Bhajanee chakliIngridients: 2 tablespoons Nutralite Salt […]