CDC says many Americans can now go outside without a mask
If you are fully vaccinated, then you can ditch mask while visiting other fully vaccinated people, according to the Center for Control and Prevention.
Apr 28, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
US issues advisory, warns Americans to avoid travelling to India amid spike in COVID-19 cases
The United States has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to India amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
Apr 20, 2021, 08:00 AM IST
Here's what to do when you feel feverish or get swelling after taking COVID-19 vaccine
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), experiencing pain, redness or swelling on the arm and tiredness, fever, chills, muscle pain, headache and nausea are some common side effects and nothing to be worried about.
Apr 15, 2021, 11:22 AM IST
Shootings second leading cause of deaths in US kids: Study
Among the 1,300 children who die each year from firearm- related injuries, 53 per cent are homicides, 38 per cent are suicides and 6 per cent are unintentional. Children who are in their teens, male or black are most likely to be victims.
Jun 19, 2017, 19:13 PM IST
Shocking! Teens aged 13-15 years turning towards using tobacco products, reveals survey
Most smokers, according to the study take up smoking during their teens and half of nations had a smoking rate of at least 15 percent for boys compared to the 8 percent of girls.
Jun 19, 2017, 18:24 PM IST
Zika affects 5% of babies with confirmed infections: US CDC
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the first to include official numbers from the territory of Puerto Rico, which on Monday declared that its Zika epidemic had ended, based on data showing the number of new cases has fallen.
Jun 09, 2017, 10:01 AM IST
'New Delhi' superbug: US woman dies of infection resistant to all available antibiotics
The woman, who died in Nevada in September, had been hospitalised in India with for a femur fracture and hip problems.
Jan 16, 2017, 09:31 AM IST
Here's why you should get tested for HIV!
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 be tested for HIV at least once as part of routine medical care.
Nov 22, 2016, 04:41 AM IST
Fungal infections 'threat' to human health, warn scientists
More than one million people die from fungal infections around the world each year, but, there are no vaccines yet.
Jul 05, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Three babies affected with Zika virus born in US!
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the three babies, whose mothers were infected with Zika, had brain problems like microcephaly, excess fluid in the brain, abnormal eye development and more.
Jun 17, 2016, 09:53 AM IST
Epileptics likelier to commit suicide than others
According to a new study, patients with epilepsy are more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
Dec 07, 2015, 18:42 PM IST
