HEALTH

New Zealand to ban cigarettes for future generations

New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation, in a bid to eventually phase out smoking.

Anyone born after 2008 will not be…

Highly unlikely existing vaccines will fail against Omicron: WHO

In the fight against all COVID-19 variants, WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said, “the best weapon we have right now is to get vaccinated.”

As Omicron looms over our heads here are 5 immunity boosting drinks to make with kitchen ingredients

In the past two years we have learnt that the fight against the Covid-19 virus begins with strong immunity. As the new covid variant, Omicron turns…

Omicron scare: How masks prevent risks of Covid19 infection

If your mask fits poorly, the probability of infection increases to about four per cent. If you wear well-fitting medical masks, the virus is likely…

Italy tightens restrictions for unvaccinated

Italy has introduced tougher restrictions for unvaccinated people amid concern over the Omicron variant and a potential spike in infections.

Many…

Viagra may be useful against Alzheimers dementia

The impotence pill Viagra may be a useful treatment against Alzheimer's disease, say US researchers who have been studying its effects in the brain.

Health Ministry warns of COVID-19 clusters in India

Some mutations may decrease efficacy of existing vaccines, it says.

Cautioning that a few clusters of COVID-19 infection have been…

WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel if not fully vaccinated

The World Health Organization has said people who are unwell or vulnerable should delay travel if they are not completely vaccinated.

In its…