PM Modi’s “today’s era is not of war” message resonated widely in Europe, says German Ambassador Ackermann

PM Modi’s “today’s era is not of war” message resonated widely in Europe, says German Ambassador Ackermann

Expanding on his comments on growing bilateral ties, Ackermann said the defence and strategic ties are going to grow in coming years. Expanding on his comments on growing bilateral ties, Ackermann said the defence and strategic ties are going to grow in coming years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “clear” message to Russian President Vladimir Putin … Read more

Widely Used BP Meds May Raise Skin Cancer Risk

Widely Used BP Meds May Raise Skin Cancer Risk

By Cara Murez               HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen to putting on a hat. But a new Canadian study finds that for people who take certain blood pressure medications, that advice becomes even … Read more

Blood Pressure Often Differs Widely Between Arms

Blood Pressure Often Differs Widely Between Arms

The findings, published online Dec. 21 in the journal Hypertension, are based on 24 studies from around the world, involving almost 54,000 adults in all. Over 10 years, 11% had a fatal or non-fatal heart attack or stroke. It’s normal, Clark said, to have a few points of variation in blood pressure between the … Read more

‘Covid vaccine should be widely available next year’

‘Covid vaccine should be widely available next year’

The Head of UK Vaccine Taskforce, Kate Bingham has told 5 Live Breakfast that she would be ‘personally surprised’ if a working vaccine wasn’t made widely available to the British public by next year. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast’s Rachel Burden, she said: “The timing will depend obviously on getting vaccines that are … Read more

Accuracy of COVID-19 Antibody Tests Varies Widely

Accuracy of COVID-19 Antibody Tests Varies Widely

By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Sept. 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Wide variation exists in the accuracy of commercial testing kits that check for antibodies against the new coronavirus, researchers say. Antibody tests can determine whether someone has had the virus in the past. For diagnosis at a later stage of … Read more