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27 Mar

Covovax trials begin in India

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Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla on Saturday said clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax have begun in India and the company hopes to launch it by September this year. In August 2020, US-based vaccine maker Novavax, Inc had announced a licence agreement with SII for the development and commercialisation of NVX-CoV2373, its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, in low and middle-income countries and India. “Covovax trials finally begin in India; the vaccine is made through a partnership with @Novavaxand @SerumInstIndia. It has been tested against African and UK variants of #COVID19 and has an overall efficacy of 89%. Hope to launch…

26 Mar

Celebration of Holi with goodness of almonds

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Holi means a mix of family get-togethers and visits. It means binging on unhealthy snacks and sweets that in the long run can have a significant impact on one’s health. Holi marks the arrival of a season of hope, myriad colours and good harvests and is one of the most revered festivals of India. During the festivities, it’s easy to let go and lose track of one’s food intake, and overindulge in sweets and comfort food. This year, one can try to replace unwholesome or calorie laden food with almonds and plan for a healthier Holi. Almonds are nutritious and…

26 Mar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had announced that India will gift 200,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses for UN peacekeepers.

editor0 CommentsHealthCovid 19, India, un, united nations

The 200,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines, announced as a gift by India, will be sent to the UN peacekeepers on March 27 and then will be distributed to the peacekeeping missions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had announced in February that India will gift 200,000 COVID-19 doses for UN peacekeepers. “Keeping in mind the UN Peacekeepers who operate in such difficult circumstances, we would like to announce today a gift of 200,000 doses for them,” Jaishankar said had said while addressing the UN Security Council open debate on the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020) on the cessation of hostilities in the context…

25 Mar

Long COVID: Long haulers experience new range of symptoms post recovery, claims a study

editor0 CommentsHealthAni Nalbandian, covid -19

A year has passed by and COVID-19 continues to disrupt our lives in many ways. While we have overcome some of the most difficult tides, long COVID has become a source of major concern in recent times. Besides impacting our health, it has taken a heavy toll on our mental well being, which hinders our day to day functions in many ways. Long COVID refers to the symptoms faced by the people even after they have recovered from the disease and tested negative for the same. According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), long COVID lasts…

24 Mar

Ayurvedic toothpaste – Colgate for Diabetics

editor0 CommentsBusiness, HealthColgate

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited launched a special toothpaste for people for diabetes - Colgate for Diabetics. This toothpaste aims to bring attention to the bidirectional link between Diabetes management and Oral Health management. It provides an effective solution for oral health problems faced by diabetics. To study the link between Diabetes and Oral Health, Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) and Indian Society of Periodontology (ISP) have come together. This study revealed that the right oral care solutions, in addition to lifestyle changes, are crucial in overall diabetes management. Colgate-Palmolive India, as the leading oral care brand…

24 Mar

Covid double mutant variant have been identified in 18 states in India.

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A new “double mutant variant” of the corona-virus has been detected in 18 states in the country in addition to many other strains or variants of concern (VOCs) which have also found abroad, the Health Ministry said today. “Though VOCs and a new double mutant variant have been found in India, these have not been detected in numbers sufficient to either establish or direct relationship or explain the rapid increase in cases in some states. Genomic sequencing and epidemiological studies are continuing to further analyse the situation,” the ministry said in its press release today. “Since INSACOG initiated its work,…

22 Mar

46,951 Cases of Corona in the last 24 hours in the Country

editor0 CommentsHealthCoronavirus, Covid 19, health, India

212 people die in 24 hours due to increasing number of deaths in the country The number of cases of corona in the country has stood at 46,951 in the last 24 hours. 212 people died. 21,180 people have recovered. The number of corona active case stands at 25,559. According to the Union Health Ministry on Monday, the number of cases of corona in the country has stood at 116,46,081 so far. 159,967 people died. 111,51,468 people have recovered. There are 334,646 active case.Maharashtra tops the list in terms of number of cases of corona in the country. The number…

16 Mar

Coronavirus updates: Night curfew imposed in 4 Gujarat cities

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India recorded 24,492 new Covid-19 cases, registering more than 20,000 cases for the sixth day in a row, taking the infection tally past 1.14 crore, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday. The total cases in the country rose to 1,14,09,831, while the death toll increased to 1,58,856 with 131 fresh fatalities, the ministry data updated at 8 am showed On Monday, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation also asked eateries, restaurants and malls in eight wards of the city to close down at 10 pm The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) on Monday said the next three T20 matches between India and…

13 Mar

Bodybuilders, Puskar Gurung And Sonam Tamang Were Honored By Kurseong Sub-Divisional Body Building And Fitness Association

editor0 CommentsHealthBodybuilding, Darjeeling, health, Kurseong

Two bodybuilders Puskar Gurung from Darjeeling and Sonam Tamang from Kurseong were honored at a function held at a hotel in Kurseong under the auspices of Kurseong Sub-Divisional Body Building and Fitness Association. Both major builders were honored with trophies. According to the information received, Puskar Gurung who won the title of Over All Champion in the Bermuda Model category of Men’s Physique held in Assam in February 2021, had received a professional card from the World Fitness Federation at the IFA Classic Championship held in Assam in February 2021. With this card, he can go to any country in…

09 Mar

Delhi’s BLK Super Speciality Hospital extends medical expertise in Guwahati with the launch of Cancer OPD Services in the region

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Guwahati, March 06, 2021: Delhi’s renowned 650-bed BLK Super Speciality Hospital today launched its first surgical oncology OPD in Guwahati for cancer patients in partnership with the city-based Instacare Clinic. This is another patient-centric step taken by the healthcare provider to empower patients with accessibility to quality healthcare services. The facility will provide expert advice and treatment for head and neck cancer, breast cancer, lung and esophagus cancer, urological cancer, robotic surgery and minimal access surgery for cancer. The OPD services were launched by leading oncology surgeons from the BLK Cancer Centre, Dr. Surender Dabas, HOD, Surgical Oncology & Robotic…