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October 19, 2021

US FDA mulls 'mix-and-match' approach for Covid booster jab

The mix-and-match approach may help those who got the first Covid jab of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and provide flexibility to doctors and other vaccinators, NYT reported.

October 19, 2021
Weight loss is not a tall order for Jinu Ben of 'Kullante Bharya'

Shedding extra kilos in a phased manner is not a daunting task if you have a good trainer and a dietary plan that suits the body.
October 18, 2021
Don’t wait to cross 60 years, to diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia

BPH is not always linked to ageing and hypertension and BPH are closely associated with each other, despite being diverse disease entities.
October 17, 2021
Wearable device to monitor glucose levels using sweat developed

The team of scientists chose nickel because of its robust glucose sensitivity, and combined it with gold to lower potential risks of an allergic reaction.
October 17, 2021
This cholesterol-lowering drug may reduce Covid severity

Statins are a recommended and common intervention for preventing cardiovascular events by reducing levels of lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood.
October 17, 2021
What made Delta, Delta Plus variants of Covid more virulent

In the study, the researchers showed that both Delta and Delta Plus infect lung cells with higher efficiency than the original virus.
October 16, 2021
First artificial heart implantation in Kerala successfully done on 61-year-old woman

The Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a complex and rare procedure which needs good expertise and only few centres in India are doing it at present.

Health

US FDA mulls 'mix-and-match' approach for Covid booster jab

Weight loss is not a tall order for Jinu Ben of 'Kullante Bharya'

Don’t wait to cross 60 years, to diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia

Wearable device to monitor glucose levels using sweat developed

This cholesterol-lowering drug may reduce Covid severity

What made Delta, Delta Plus variants of Covid more virulent

First artificial heart implantation in Kerala successfully done on 61-year-old woman

E-cigarettes have chemicals not disclosed by manufacturers

US FDA backs half-dose Moderna booster for adults at risk

Study shows kids act as spreaders of Covid, emerging variants