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1st in-ear wearable device to help decode long Covid-related brain fog

New York |Thursday, 2023 11:51:23 AM IST

An American digital health company has developed a 24/7 in-ear wearable device that measures blood flow to the head and helps understand the mechanisms behind long Covid-related brain fog.

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Exercise may up stroke risk in people with blocked arteries: Study

New Delhi |Thursday, 2023 11:51:23 AM IST

An elevated heart rate during exercise can induce a stroke in patients with highly-blocked carotid arteries, according to a study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur

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Apple-shaped body may raise risk of death from Covid-19: Study

Tokyo |Thursday, 2023 11:51:20 AM IST

People with an apple-shaped body, meaning an increase in abdominal obesity, are more likely to be at a higher risk of death from Covid-19, according to a study.

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TN Health Dept to organise 100 medical camps on June 24

Chennai |Thursday, 2023 11:51:18 AM IST

Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Tamil Nadu Ma Subramanian on Wednesday said that the State Health Department will organise 100 medical camps in the state on June 24.

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Can Yoga and modern medicine work together?

Hyderabad |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:17 AM IST

World Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. The term 'Yoga' consists of mindful practice of various asanas that connect body, mind and breath to promote physical and memory wellbeing.

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Apple Watch saves woman from deadly blood clot: Report

San Francisco |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:27 AM IST

An Apple Watch has saved a woman from a potentially deadly blood clot by waking her up from a nap, the media reported.

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30 min daytime nap may boost brain health, delay ageing by 7 years: Study

London |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:02 AM IST

People who take about 30 minutes of nap during daytime may have improved brain health that can significantly lower risk of dementia, according to a study.

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India's 1st mRNA Omicron booster vax gets DCGI nod, to launch in 2-3 weeks

New Delhi |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:11 AM IST

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to India's first mRNA-based Omicron booster vaccine and it is likely to be rolled out in 2-3 weeks, Gennova B

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Smallpox spreads in Bihar village, locals allege medical negligence

Patna |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:12 AM IST

More than 100 people from 35 families have been infected with smallpox in a village in Bihar's Supaul district, an official said.

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INVEX Health to soon launch India's first oral HIV self-test

New Delhi |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:17 AM IST

Mumbai-based INVEX Health is soon set to launch India's first oral HIV self-test, the company announced on Tuesday.

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International Yoga Day: Kejriwal vows to restart free Yoga classes for Delhiites

New Delhi |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:17 AM IST

On the eve of International Yoga Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Central government of shutting down Yoga classes where 17,000 people used to practice Yoga.

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Israel to stop providing free nationwide Covid tests

Jerusalem |Wednesday, 2023 11:21:02 AM IST

Israel's Health Ministry announced the cancellation of an array of Covid-19 antigen tests, which has been provided for free across the country for over three years.

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