CDC’s new autism–vaccine update sparks strong pushback from doctors and expertsThe CDC changed its autism–vaccine webpage, creating debate among doctors, experts and lawmakers. The update uses new language about vaccin...
21 Nov, 2025, 04.35 AM IST
US health official calls for separating measles combination shots, pulls broad COVID vaccine supportA top U.S. health official called for breaking up the combined MMR vaccine, a move quickly opposed by Merck, which cited a lack of scientif...
07 Oct, 2025, 06.44 AM IST
Data experts race to preserve US government statistics amid quiet purgesFollowing unprecedented data alterations and disappearances from U.S. government websites, a coalition of statisticians and computer scient...
24 Jul, 2025, 09.44 AM IST
RFK Jr., proud anti-vaxxer, drops COVID vaccine recommendation for kids and pregnant women as new variants spreadU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children and pregnant women fr...
28 May, 2025, 06.42 PM IST
CDC health websites scrub HIV data, LGBT references after Trump’s order to recognise two sexes: Explained in 10 pointsAfter Donald Trump gave orders that US would recognise only two sexes, references to LGBT health, HIV, and information on certain vaccines ...
05 Feb, 2025, 02.22 PM IST
How to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSVWinter brings increased flu, COVID-19, norovirus, and colds. To protect yourself, wash hands frequently, clean surfaces, and avoid touching...
13 Jan, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
Walmart New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Hours: Find Out When Your Local Store Closes on Dec. 31 and What to Expect on New Year’s DayWalmart is ready to help you stock up for your New Year's Eve celebrations, and whether you are planning a big party or a cozy night in, yo...
31 Dec, 2024, 10.02 PM IST
What is Influenza A H3N2 virus? 2 deaths reported in India. Symptoms, diagnosis and who are at riskSeasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said th...
10 Mar, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Flesh-eating Bacteria: 11-year old boy dies after twisting ankle on treadmill. Read what's the disease, how it spreadsThe fifth-grade student twisted his ankle while running on the treadmill. Few days after the incident, his leg was covered with large, brui...
17 Feb, 2023, 05.29 PM IST
Elon Musk is definitely buying Twitter this time. MaybeThis week Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $44 billion or $54.20 a share – again. Don’t put the popcorn down just yet. Here’s the TL;DR...
09 Oct, 2022, 11.04 AM IST
US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreakThe confirmed number of dead is equivalent to a 9/11 attack every day for 336 days. It is roughly equal to how many Americans died in the C...
16 May, 2022, 07.14 PM IST
GEF Capital raises $200 million for climate-focused investmentsThis would be the second fund raise from GEF Capital Partners, a spun-off from U.S. based Global Environment Fund and the fund was anchored...
29 Mar, 2022, 06.47 PM IST
Through Covid, US is getting a crash course in scientific uncertaintyScientific understanding of the virus changes by the hour, it seems. The virus spreads only by close contact or on contaminated surfaces, a...
23 Aug, 2021, 10.45 AM IST
US public health agency makes a U-turn, says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidanceFor months, the CDC has said that the virus spreads mainly through small airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Most ...
06 Oct, 2020, 04.13 PM IST
Hit by Covid, Airbnb tweaks travel rules; opts for 24-hr vacancy between bookings, pre-approved cleaning productsAirbnb is introducing a new “enhanced cleaning initiative” effective today.
01 May, 2020, 06.02 PM IST
Two New York cats become first US pets to test positive for COVID-19The cats, from separate areas of New York state, had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. It is believed that...
23 Apr, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
ICMR intensifies random testing to check for covid-19As the no. of positive coronavirus cases cross 100, ICMR intensifies the task to identify community transmission.
16 Mar, 2020, 05.40 PM IST