‘Massive global failures' at multiple levels led to millions of preventable Covid deaths: Lancet report
Widespread, global failures at multiple levels in the COVID-19 response led to millions of preventable deaths and reversed progress made towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in many countries, according to a new Lancet COVID-19 Commission report.
Sep 16, 2022, 08:30 AM IST
Covid-19 booster dose provides good antibody protection against Omicron: Study
Higher levels of antibodies against the Omicron variant were also found in people who received two doses of either vaccine and also reported previously having Covid-19 symptoms, compared to those who had not previously had Covid symptoms.
Jan 20, 2022, 17:35 PM IST
Air pollution major determinant for negative health outcomes in India, check facts here
A report has stated that there is an urgent need to establish regulatory frameworks pertaining to controlling air pollution in India.
Nov 16, 2021, 12:19 PM IST
Covaxin found to have 77.8 per cent efficacy rate against COVID-19: Lancet
Covaxin, the coronavirus vaccine developed by the government's medical research agency and Bharat Biotech, was found to have a 77.8 per cent efficacy rate against COVID-19. This report was published in a long-awaited analysis published in The Lancet.
Nov 12, 2021, 14:44 PM IST
Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shows 77.8 % efficacy against COVID: Lancet study
"COVAXIN is the only COVID-19 vaccine to have demonstrated efficacy data from phase III clinical trials against the delta variant at 65.2 per cent," the official statement issued by Bharat Biotech said citing the study by the Lancet.
Nov 12, 2021, 10:21 AM IST
Diabetes drug can improve kidney function: Lancet
A clinical trial of 4,304 participants with CKD revealed that dapagliflozin reduces the rate of kidney function decline in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Nov 07, 2021, 14:24 PM IST
Benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh rare risk of Bell's Palsy: Lancet study
A small number of cases of Bell's palsy have been reported in clinical trials of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, but so far, analyses of the association have come to conflicting conclusions.
Aug 17, 2021, 13:47 PM IST
COVID-19: Pfizer produces less antibodies against Delta variant first found in India, says Lancet
The study analysed antibodies in the blood of 250 healthy people who received either one or two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, up to three months after their first dose.
Jun 05, 2021, 07:30 AM IST
No lockdown but ban gatherings of over 10 people: Lancet India Task Force's 'checklist' to reduce COVID-19 cases
The Lancet India Task Force said that 'no state is safe until all states work together' and that the country needs a coordinated response across all states.
May 03, 2021, 15:18 PM IST
Which mask to wear for maximum protection against COVID? Here’s the answer
The mask should be worn properly - that is, covering both the nose and mouth of a person for protection against the virus.
Apr 18, 2021, 14:17 PM IST
Treatment for lower back pain poor, harmful globally: Lancet
Medical care with inappropriately high use of imaging, rest, opioids, spinal injections, and surgery is making the problem worse in both developed and developing countries, the findings showed.
Mar 22, 2018, 18:08 PM IST
Abortion in India: One in three pregnancies gets terminated
According to the study published in the noted medical journal Lancet, India recorded around 15.6 million abortions in 2015.
Dec 12, 2017, 10:14 AM IST
Indian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990: Study
The Indian population has gained nearly a decade of life expectancy since 1990, rising to 66.9 years in men and 70.3 years in women.
Nov 15, 2017, 13:43 PM IST
Indoor air pollution responsible for 1.24 lakh deaths in India in 2015: Lancet
Among other sources, emissions from coal power plants, transport and other industries caused 80,368, 88,019 and 1,24,207 preventable deaths respectively, the report said.
Oct 31, 2017, 12:18 PM IST
Not gym, but daily chores can keep you healthy, keep death at bay: Study
The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of "moderate-intensity", or 75 minutes of "vigorous-intensity" aerobic physical activity per week.
Sep 22, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
2015 clocked up 16 million cases of fatal lung infection; India said to be major contributor
The findings highlight the pressing need for affordable treatments and vaccines as a priority to combat the virus.
Jul 09, 2017, 09:42 AM IST
India continues to be hotbed of diarrhoeal deaths: Lancet
India and Nigeria combined had 42 per cent of the 499,000 global under-five deaths due to diarrhoea in 2015.
Jun 03, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
India ranks 154th out of 195 countries on healthcare index, lags behind Bangladesh & Sri Lanka
India came at 154th position in the ranking of healthcare quality in 195 countries, whereas some countries like South Korea, Peru and China have seen greatest improvements in healthcare access and quality since 1990.
May 19, 2017, 12:37 PM IST
India's tuberculosis challenge: Drug-resistant TB could make up 1 in 10 cases of disease by 2040
Drug-resistant TB could make up one in ten cases of the disease in the country by 2040.
May 10, 2017, 09:05 AM IST
Litchi – sweet fruit or death trap? Mysterious child deaths in Bihar explained!
Specimens of blood, cerebrospinal fluid and urine as well as litchis were tested for evidence of infectious pathogens, pesticides, toxic metals.
Feb 01, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
