HEALTH

Covid-19: India health workers families fight for compensation

Shanti Devi, a government community health worker in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, died from Covid in May.

Her daughter Malti Gangwar…

Covid vaccine: India to resume vaccine exports from October

India will resume Covid vaccine exports from October, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced.

The world's largest vaccine producer had…

Need a medical test but too shy. There is a doctorless clinic in Singapore

If you’ve always felt uncomfortable about having a stranger (even if it’s a doctor) poke and swab you in your intimate areas, there's a…

Conservatives and Public Health: A Warm Welcome Into a Cold Climate

In a recent Politico op-ed, “Why Public Health Experts Aren’t Reaching Conservatives on COVID,” University of Chicago professor Harold…

Study suggests better mental health support needed for pregnant individuals during COVID-19 pandemic

 A team of researchers suggested that more mental health supports are needed for pregnant individuals after a survey found nearly three-quarters…

What is retinol and why are retinoids anti-ageings gold standard for skincare

Skincare can be a convoluted puzzle.

Between the myriad of ingredients, the marketing and the volume of choice, there's a lot to consider.

Cuba seeks to commercially produce its Covid vaccines after WHO approval

Cuba wants the WHO to approve its two Covid-19 vaccines - Abdala and Soberana - to produce them commercially

HAVANA: Cuba said Wednesday it…

PharmEasy acquires Aknamed in $180-$190 million stock deal

Online pharmacy PharmEasy has acquired cloud-based hospital supply chain management startup Aknamed in a largely stock deal worth about $180-$190 million,…