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Nepal reports first COVID-19 death
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], May 16 (ANI): Nepal reported the first death due to novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country on Saturday.
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UK based study reveals smoking, COPD associated with higher COVID-19 morta
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 16 (ANI): In a UK based study, researchers have found that for smokers and people who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), there is an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection.
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WHO says rare inflammatory disease in children could be linked to coronavi
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 16 (ANI): A rare inflammatory disease in children that may be linked to the novel coronavirus is presenting a "confused picture" and doctors and world leaders need to be alert about it, the World Health Organization said on Friday.
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Study finds retinal texture could provide early biomarker of Alzheimer's d
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 15 (ANI): In a major breakthrough, biomedical engineers have devised a new imaging device capable of measuring both the thickness and texture of the various layers of the retina at the back of the eye. The advance could be used to detect a biomarker of Alzheimer's
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COVID-19 economic impact could reach $8.8 trillion globally: ADB
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], May 15 (ANI): The global economy could suffer between 5.8 trillion and 8.8 trillion dollars in losses -- equivalent to 6.4 to 9.7 per cent of global gross domestic product (GDP) -- as a result of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new
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Pune reports 194 new cases of COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): Pune reported 194 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday while six people died due to the disease in the day, a top state health official said.
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85-year-old woman defeats COVID-19, discharged from hospital in Bhubaneswa
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 14 (ANI): An 85-year-old woman emerged victorious in her fight against coronavirus and has been discharged from a hospital here after recovering from the deadly disease.
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Drinking sugary drinks daily may be linked to higher risk of cardiovascula
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 13 (ANI): For women who have got a sweet tooth for sugar drinks, a new California based research suggests that drinking one or more sugary beverages a day has been associated with a nearly 20% greater likelihood of females having a cardiovascular disease compared t
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93 year-old woman from Mumbai's Mazgaon beats COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 13 (ANI): A 93-year-old woman has become a source of inspiration for those suffering from COVID-19 as she beat the disease despite suffering from multiple chronic health conditions and old age.
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New imaging tool helps researchers see extent of Alzheimer's early damage
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 13 (ANI): New imaging technology allows scientists to see the widespread loss of brain synapses in early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a finding that one day may help aid in drug development, according to a new Yale University study.
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91 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Madhya Pradesh's Indore
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 13 (ANI): Samples of 91 people in Indore district tested positive for COVID-19 while three people have died due to the disease here on Tuesday, according to the district health department.
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US CDC provides $3.6 million to assist India's response to COVID-19
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has committed $3.6 million to assist the Government of India's response to the COVID19 epidemic, US Embassy here on Tuesday said.
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