Unvaccinated people 29 times more at risk of hospitalisation due to COVID-19: US CDC
The research was based on 43,127 infections in residents of Los Angeles County, California between May 1 and July 25.
Aug 25, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
Coronavirus claims 1.5 million lives globally with 10,000 dying each day
Nearly 65 million people globally have been infected by the disease and the worst affected country, United States, is currently battling a third wave of coronavirus infections.
Dec 04, 2020, 07:23 AM IST
Diet more important than exercise to lose weight: Study
About 10 per cent of our calories are burned digesting the food we eat and roughly 10 per cent to 30 per cent are lost through physical activity.
Jan 08, 2019, 13:14 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
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
Birth rate of twins hits record high in US
Studies have shown that having children at an older age may increase the likelihood of having twins.
Dec 26, 2015, 17:31 PM IST
Obesity rising among American adults: Study
Over one-third adults and 17 percent of youth in the US were obese during 2011-2014, says a new survey by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nov 13, 2015, 16:03 PM IST
Excessive alcohol use draining US economy: Study
Excessive drinking cost the US $249 billion in 2010, or $2.05 per drink, a significant increase from $223.5 billion, or $1.90 per drink, in 2006, says a new study.
Oct 17, 2015, 14:18 PM IST
