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Page 26 - Health Care

Covid-19: Are we testing enough? Here's how India fares versus others

A look at how India compares with other countries in confirmed coronavirus cases as a proportion of tests carried out

Covid-19: Are we testing enough? Here's how India fares versus others
Updated On : 09 Apr 2020 | 8:40 PM IST

In pics: Covid-19 epicentre Wuhan crawls back to normalcy after 76 days

Chinese authorities are now allowing residents of Wuhan to travel in and out of the sprawling city where the pandemic began

In pics: Covid-19 epicentre Wuhan crawls back to normalcy after 76 days
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 3:37 PM IST

Covid-19: Supply of essential goods hit as only 15% trucks plying on roads

Of about 1.25 million trucks with national permit only about 200,000 are on road during the 21-day nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus pandemic

Covid-19: Supply of essential goods hit as only 15% trucks plying on roads
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 1:18 PM IST

Coronavirus pandemic: China ends 76-day lockdown imposed on epicentre Wuhan

Along the embankments and bridges, citizens waved flags and chanted "Wuhan, let's go!" and sang a capella renditions of China's national anthem.

Coronavirus pandemic: China ends 76-day lockdown imposed on epicentre Wuhan
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 10:44 AM IST

Covid-19 Factoid: Counting the dead - from the US to Punjab and Iran

The US remains the most affected country with over 340,000 cases and the death toll at over 11,000

Covid-19 Factoid: Counting the dead - from the US to Punjab and Iran
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 7:06 AM IST

The side effects

Time to focus on unintended consequences of Covid-19

The side effects
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 12:40 AM IST

Revealed: China's solution to fight the first wave of coronavirus pandemic

Excerpts from notes of the Chinese medical staff who wrote their treatment experience while fighting the coronavirus outbreak

Revealed: China's solution to fight the first wave of coronavirus pandemic
Updated On : 06 Apr 2020 | 9:36 AM IST

Covid-19 Factoid: Coronavirus becoming more fatal, and 3 other data trends

The US remains the worst affected with more than 120,000 registered cases so far, with New York alone accounting for two-fifths of those

Covid-19 Factoid: Coronavirus becoming more fatal, and 3 other data trends
Updated On : 30 Mar 2020 | 6:20 AM IST

No gyms is no excuse. How to get the muscles moving with online shows

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the internet and exercise those muscles

No gyms is no excuse. How to get the muscles moving with online shows
Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 10:14 PM IST

Covid-19: Why the govt needs to change its approach to testing now

India's rate of testing is so tiny at roughly 10 per million that the real numbers of those infected are likely much higher than the current official tally

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Updated On : 20 Mar 2020 | 6:48 PM IST

Coronavirus: UK national tests positive, offloaded with 289 others in Kochi

The flight left for Dubai in the afternoon after the 20 passengers were detained

Coronavirus: UK national tests positive, offloaded with 289 others in Kochi
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 2:05 PM IST

Doctors to hand wash: Why India isn't ready for coronavirus crisis

Country fares worse than the top affected nations in key medical infrastructure and health care investments

Doctors to hand wash: Why India isn't ready for coronavirus crisis
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 12:13 PM IST

Few tips that may help if you are suffering from post-partum depression

Healthy eating alone will not cure PPD. Still, getting into the routine of eating nourishing edibles can help you feel rejuvenated

Few tips that may help if you are suffering from post-partum depression
Updated On : 14 Mar 2020 | 11:32 PM IST

Delhi violence: Doctors inspire many to promote compassion in health care

A movement led by medical students, resident doctors and research scientists, PMSF has a simple agenda.

Delhi violence: Doctors inspire many to promote compassion in health care
Updated On : 13 Mar 2020 | 9:23 PM IST

Explained: What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Argentina recorded Latin America's first death from the coronavirus. Bangladesh, Maldives, Bulgaria and Moldova reported their first cases.

Explained: What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
Updated On : 09 Mar 2020 | 12:09 AM IST

Cutting down on sugary drinks might help reduce the global cancer cases

The link might be partly explained by their effect on onset of obesity.

Cutting down on sugary drinks might help reduce the global cancer cases
Updated On : 07 Mar 2020 | 11:02 PM IST

India faces 'danger' from slowdown, global health epidemic: Manmohan

Institutions of justice and the fourth pillar of democracy, the media, have also failed the people, he said.

India faces 'danger' from slowdown, global health epidemic: Manmohan
Updated On : 07 Mar 2020 | 3:21 AM IST

Robots and AI can help fight corona

AI and robotics for public health is a real need and has demonstrated great value.

Robots and AI can help fight corona
Updated On : 04 Mar 2020 | 11:57 PM IST

After Flipkart exit, Sachin Bansal betting big on financial services space

Bansal says there are many reasons why he picked up financial services as his next area of focus

After Flipkart exit, Sachin Bansal betting big on financial services space
Updated On : 24 Jan 2020 | 8:56 PM IST

Budget 2020: Centre may announce sops for states for pollution control

The Commission submitted its interim report for 2020-21 to President Ram Nath Kovind earlier this month

Budget 2020: Centre may announce sops for states for pollution control
Updated On : 16 Dec 2019 | 2:39 AM IST