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COVID-19 vaccine to reach 30 cr by July-Aug, says Harsh Vardhan; healthcare workers, people above 65 yrs priority

Stating that everything is being decided by experts with a scientific point of view, the Union health minister expressed confidence that the COVID-19 vaccine will be ready in the next three to four months

Under fire for vaccine safety, AstraZeneca releases 111-page human trial blueprint

The company has released few details about the two cases of serious illness in its trial.

US officials say COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed for free to all Americans, vow 'no shortcuts' on safety

The president's critics have expressed worry that the administration may bypass safety precautions to announce a vaccine before the election

Fumes from burning waste, DDT sprays affect the size, weight of unborn babies: NIH study

Moms-to-be that inhale pollutants like DDT and dioxins from burning municipal waste are risking their foetus's health.

New genes contributing to Alzheimers identified, widening scope for its treatment

The genetic and environmental factors that susceptible to the development of Alzheimer's is still not well understood.

Ebola virus: US begins first human trials of VRC 608 antibody to examine safety, tolerability

US researchers have started the first-in-human trial evaluating an experimental treatment for Ebola virus disease, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) clinical centre said in a statement.

Animal testing is costly and inefficient; investment in more humane science may yield better solutions

It is time we looked at a smarter science that is human-relevant and can provide safer and more effective solutions to human health needs.

US government shutdown: Military, health programmes to continue; most employees to be furloughed or asked to work without pay

The US federal government shutdown only partially curbs operations. Here's how key parts of the federal government would be affected by a shutdown

Study called 'Human Project' gears up to recruit and ask 10,000 people to share life's data

Researchers are gearing up to start recruiting participants from across the city next year for a study so sweeping it’s called “The Human Project".

Can Aspirin help prevent dementia? New study to find out

An Australian university has been commissioned by the US-based National Institutes of Health to investigate aspirin’s anti-dementia powers, local media reported on Monday.