Pulse
Health & Wellness
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Alzheimer’s disease: Gut microbes could act as early warning system, say researchers
Distinct differences were observed in the gut microbiome profiles of older people with and without signs of preclinical Alzheimer’s.
Catherine Purse, The Conversation
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Many say Covid-19 will transition ‘from epidemic to endemic’. But what does this mean?
In an endemic future, we will need to learn what levels of disease and death to expect.
Murad Banaji
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On World Mental Health Day, it’s time to recognise that TB affects more than just the patient’s body
The national programme needs to integrate mental health services in TB care at the primary healthcare level.
Ashna Ashesh & Keyuri Bhanushali
Trending
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Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu likely to receive very heavy rainfall amid possible cyclone
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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US charges Indian man for alleged plot to murder Sikh separatist in New York
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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From Padmavati Devi Phukanani to Indira Goswami, women have revolutionised Assamese literature
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Investigation: India delayed crucial syringe orders – now the world will pay a price
Letters show manufacturers repeatedly asked the government for clarity on India’s requirements for Covid-19 vaccinations. But the government did not respond.
Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Explainer: How ‘disease detectives’ are battling the coronavirus pandemic
Even epidemiologists are learning as the pandemic progresses.
Smitha Nair
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Slow and opaque decisions during Covid-19 crisis put the spotlight on India’s drug regulator
Critics say the organisation has consistently lacked transparency.
Arunabh Saikia
Video
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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Watch: Australian teacher explains how to master English pronunciation and talk like Shashi Tharoor
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On TV: Reporter crawls through roadside pipe to show how trapped workers were rescued in Uttarakhand
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IFFI Goa: Michael Douglas tries the ‘Naatu Naatu’ hookstep, delivers Amitabh Bachchan’s dialogue
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Caught on camera: Panic after passenger jumps out of emergency exit of plane at US airport
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Many states have reported fewer TB deaths during the lockdown. Here’s why this is bad news
It suggests the system for tracking tuberculosis patients has collapsed.
Arunabh Saikia
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Several states are going door-to-door to identify Covid-19 patients. Is it a good idea?
Experts say it is a good approach in principle, but results would depend upon the way it is implemented.
Arunabh Saikia
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Beyond doctors: Neglected frontline workers need coronavirus safety gear
In Maharashtra, the worst-affected state, nurses, sanitation workers and community health workers say they do not have adequate protection from virus exposure.
Vijayta Lalwani
The Reel
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Eye Spy: What doing the ‘dunki’ means – and where we first heard the term
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Explainer: How and why you should make your own face mask to protect against Coronavirus spread
After first saying masks should only be for the sick, authorities are now recommending that everyone use face-covers in public.
Scroll Staff
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Test, test, test: Eight steps India must take to tackle the coronavirus epidemic
The full text of an advisory letter sent by the Jan Swasthya Abhiyan and All India People’s Science Network to India’s health ministry.
Jan Swasthya Abhiyan & All India People’s Science Network
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Which public authority should be in charge of India’s policy on diagnostic kits for Covid-19?
It is important for the Central government to clearly delineate responsibilities as per the constitutional framework.
Dinesh Thakur & Prashant Reddy T
The Field
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England tour of India: Shreyanka Patil stars as India A beat England A in first T20I
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal cruise into quarter-finals on day four
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Unnati Hooda, Priyanshu Rajawat advance; Kidambi Srikanth exits
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Cricket: India head coach Rahul Dravid and other team support staff’s contracts extended by BCCI
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Australia tour of India: Glenn Maxwell century keeps visitors alive in T20I series