Unicef to lead global supply of Covid-19 vaccine
United Nations-- In what could possibly be the world's largest and fastest ever procurement and supply of vaccines, the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has...
Trump ‘simply wrong’ about October vaccine: Lancet editor
New York--Medical journal The Lancet's chief editor has said that US President Donald Trump's statement that a Covid-19 vaccine could be delivered by the...
How to boost your immunity to fight Covid-19
New Delhi--As the focus shifts to India and its rising number of Covid-19 cases, a new book suggests ways to boost immunity and overcome...
Obesity may alter immune system response to Covid-19
New York-- In a new study on obesity scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found that obesity may cause a hyperactive immune system response...
How poor sleep is linked to high blood pressure
New York-- People with blood pressure issues, read this carefully. Researchers have found associations among disrupted sleep, elevated blood pressure and changes in the...
World Sexual Health Day: All you need to know about STDs
By Puja Gupta
New Delhi-- Sexually transmitted diseases, known as STDs, are most often, but not exclusively, spread via sexual intercourse. They are one of...
Smartphone game may improve mental health: Study
London-- Researchers have found that turning mobile mental health intervention into a smartphone game can potentially improve mental well-being.
Published in the journal PLOS ONE,...
Harvard Global Health Institute Director Ashish Jha Leaves Harvard to Head Brown School of...
BOSTON-- Ashish K. Jha, who served as director of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Global Health Professor and was frequent commentator in the...
Handgrip can detect people at high diabetes risk: Study
New York-- A study that measured the muscular handgrip strength of 776 men and women without a history of diabetes over a 20-year period...
Food to avoid before bedtime
By Puja Gupta
New Delhi-- Being mindful of what you eat before bedtime can help you get a good night's sleep. The quality of your...
