Health

AURANGABAD: Amidst the ongoing police investigation into the alleged recruitment exam scam that has rocked Maharashtra, state health minister Rajesh Tope has announced that, from now on, the health department’s recruitment exams will not be conducted through any private agency. The minister said his department is taking steps to ensure …

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government’s Covid-driven imposition of night curfew and curbs on New Year parties and weddings has caused a wave of cancellations citywide. The Christmas-New Year spell is a peak revenue earner for the hospitality industry, plus the marriage season is under way in full swing as well. Embarrassed …

The Centre on Friday said Remdesivir drug should only be used in patients with ‘moderate to severe’ COVID-19 and those with no renal or hepatic dysfunction within 10 days of the onset of any symptom. It also warned against use of the drug in patients who are not on oxygen …

New Delhi: With a spike in cases of Covid-19 in China, the country in its effort to contain the spread has imposed a lockdown for the 13 million residents of the northern city of Xi’an, reported AP. The measure has been taken just weeks before the commencement of Beijing Winter …

Bangalore: Narayana Health in collaboration with software company NetApp unveiled a homegrown records management system ‘Athma’ that will allow the company to manage its health data securely and efficiently. NetApp will work with Narayana to modernize its IT systems and implement technological advances in healthcare management to improve patient care …

New Delhi:  At least 29 students of a residential school in West Bengal’s Nadia district have tested positive for Covid-19. According to sources, the affected students are from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kalyani, and belong to Class 9 and Class 10. Thirteen boys and 16 girls tested Covid positive.  School officials …

Print Version WHAT IS THE THYROID? The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the base of the front of the neck. The thyroid gland regulates the thyroid hormone and plays an important role in regulating body metabolism. WHAT ARE EUTHYROID, HYPERTHYROID, AND HYPOTHYROID? Normal thyroid hormone level in …

New Delhi: When switching outdated smartphones and mobile numbers, there is always the dread of losing chats. While switching WhatsApp chats from Android to iOS and vice versa remains difficult, changing phone numbers without losing existing data is simple. The feature is accessible on both Android and iOS and might …

New Delhi: With the baby boom during COVID-19, the stress that to-be mothers are feeling as they gear up to welcome a new member during the pandemic in their family is immense. While they need to follow all COVID-appropriate behaviour and precautions, we are here to tell you what foods …

Express News Service I’ve come to grow on soap bars. Trying the all-natural Jiva Ayurveda soaps helped strengthen the process. As an Ayurvedic brand, its chemical-free soaps come replete with skin-safe natural oils and herbs. There are four new variants, of which I tried the Argan Hydrating Soap, and the Olive …