How can you protect yourself from Omicron? Here's what top health experts say
For all the attention omicron is getting, the overwhelming cause of infections and deaths in many places remains the extra-contagious delta variant. “Delta is the real risk right now. Omicron is an uncertain threat,” Dr. Francis Collins, director of the US National Institutes of Health said.
Dec 07, 2021, 06:49 AM IST
Can a single dose of vaccine protect you from COVID-19? Here's what the experts say
In the wake of the emergence of worrisome coronavirus mutations such as the delta variant that was first identified in India, the health experts recommend people getting fully vaccinated.
Jul 01, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Special tests required for diagnosis of motility, functional bowel diseases: Experts
The speakers observed that these disorders are usually chronic for many years and most of the investigations done in patients with functional bowel diseases are normal, which is often frustrating for both patients and doctors.
May 01, 2017, 00:00 AM IST
Experts urge everyone to make kidney health a priority
Chronic kidney disease is the gradual loss of the kidneys` abilities to perform these essential functions, and can be caused by high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking and other risk factors.
Apr 22, 2017, 18:30 PM IST
Experts want special clinics to prescribe ketamine as antidepressant
In a study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal, specialists from Oxford University said there is an urgent need for ethical and innovative action by doctors to prescribe the drug under controlled conditions.
Apr 06, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
Include all tobacco products in demerit goods category: Experts
The World Health Organisation has said that taxation is clearly the best way to tackle the tobacco epidemic.
Feb 16, 2017, 16:11 PM IST
High cholesterol capable of causing bone loss: Experts
High cholesterol, which is a known factor for the decrease in heart health may harm more than our cardiovascular systems and lead to bone loss, say researchers including one of Indian-origin.
Oct 16, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
Health experts demand pictorial warnings on junk food
Health experts have demanded pictorial and health warnings on junk food and detailed information for consumers about what goes into the food they buy and the effect it can have on their health.
Jan 28, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
