Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak: What is Andes strain? Symptoms, mortality rate, treatment, vaccines and all details you need to knowHantavirus Andes strain update: A deadly Andes strain hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths...
07 May, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
Crude shock temporary; pharma and EMS are the real bets: Abhay AgarwalGeopolitical fears are driving crude oil prices higher, but Piper Serica's Abhay Agarwal believes this is a temporary, sentiment-driven spi...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
Trump unveils deal with Regeneron to lower drug prices as part of most-favored-nation initiativeRegeneron will reduce prices for its drugs on Medicaid. A cholesterol drug, Praluent, will be available for USD 225 on Trump's discounted d...
24 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
‘Cicada’ Covid variant with 75 mutations is spreading: What it means for youCicada Covid Variant Symptoms: A new COVID variant with 70-75 spike protein mutations has been detected. The new virus can potentially evad...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
As COVID cases rise again, the top three things you must do to strengthen your immunityWith COVID cases rising, a strong immune system is vital. Vaccines and hygiene are key, but daily choices matter. Diet, exercise, and sleep...
10 Jun, 2025, 02.01 AM IST
Stress could make your body less resistant to fighting off infection. Here's whyThe finding provides a better understanding of how stress affects the body's response to a virus.
01 Jun, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
Acute stress may make it hard to fight against COVID-19Acute Stress can diminish your body's immune response against infections, thus causing severe health problems or even death.
31 May, 2022, 09.51 PM IST
Cold showers are said to be good for you – here's what the evidence showsThe reason a blast of cold water might stop people from getting ill is not clear, but some research suggests it may have something to do wi...
29 Sep, 2021, 10.13 AM IST
How to look for signs you have a weakened immune systemWhat are the signs of a weakened immune system? Here is a list compiled from published medical advice.
23 Aug, 2021, 09.58 AM IST
Can Covid vaccines work on compromised immune systems?Immunocompromised people aren't a uniform group, and so may respond to vaccines differently.
11 Aug, 2021, 06.27 PM IST
Immune system may never forget mild Covid even months after recovery: StudyHowever, it is not clear yet whether the same results would be seen in survivors of moderate to severe Covid-19.
25 May, 2021, 10.48 AM IST
Imbalances in gut bacteria can increase the severity of Covid, hurt immune systemThe symptoms of 'long Covid' last for weeks or months beyond the initial illness.
12 Jan, 2021, 05.00 PM IST
Sleep more important for immunity than you realise. Make sure to get enough snooze hours in these uncertain timesA strong immune system is more important now than ever.
18 Nov, 2020, 06.12 PM IST
Scientists decode how immune system malfunctions in severe COVID-19 casesIn the study, published in the journal Cell, they analysed the gene activity and the amount of proteins on the level of individual immune c...
07 Aug, 2020, 06.19 PM IST