The largest-ever international study of people with Long Covid has found that patients can suffer more than 200 symptoms & affect 10 organ systems.

Gravitas: Long Covid has more than 200 symptoms, 10 organ systems affected

The researchers created a web-based survey which was designed to characterise the symptoms and time course in patients were confirmed or suspected to have long Covid.

Lancet study says long Covid has more than 200 symptoms

As PM Boris Johnson's government gets set to reopen Britain on July 19 removing most of the coronavirus restrictions, Lancet medical journal has said despite the vaccination, "exponential growth will probably continue until millions more people are infected, leaving hundreds of thousands of people with long-term illness and disability.

UK government embarking on dangerous and unethical experiment, says Lancet on July 19 reopening plans

The Lancet Commission is conducting an assessment on the origins of the pandemic. But the medical journal is being accused of dismissing the lab leak theory and editorial bias towards China.

Gravitas: Did the Lancet refuse to criticise China?

According to a Lancet study, China's CoronaVac vaccine was tested in children and adolescents aged 3–17 years and found to be "well-tolerated and safe". The study said CoronaVac was immunogenic in healthy children and adolescents aged 3–17 years.

China's CoronaVac vaccine 'well tolerated and safe' for children and adolescents: Lancet

Toxic air killed in India last year led to 1.7 million deaths accounting for 18 per cent of all fatalities, according to a study published in The Lancet. The findings of the study by Lancet Planetary Health highlighted that “lost output from deaths and diseases due to air pollution in 2019 led to a loss of 1.

Air pollution in India led to 1.7 million deaths in 2019: Study

There are still important questions about what dose would be best, as well as the age group it will protect the most.

'Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine safe and effective', claims Lancet report

According to a report of The Lancet, Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, giving good protection. But experts say this confirmation does little for regulatory bodies who are yet to approve vaccine.

The Lancet: Oxford-Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine is 'safe and effective'

COVID-19 patients may experience more severe symptoms the second time they are infected, according to research released Tuesday confirming it is possible to catch the potentially deadly disease more than once.

Study: COVID-19 reinfection casts doubt on virus immunity

Russia's "Sputnik-V" COVID-19 vaccine produced an antibody response in all participants in early-stage trials, according to results published on Friday by The Lancet medical journal that were hailed by Moscow as an answer to its critics.

Russian vaccine produces immune response, 100% of participants develop antibodies

Scientists around the world are resuming trials of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for possible use against COVID-19, after the retraction of a heavily criticised study into its effects and side-effects. Now the paper has been retracted, and the WHO trials are back on after several of the paper's authors said they were not able to verify the contents of a database at the heart of the study.

Lancet cities lack of data authenticity: Study that paused HCQ trails now retracted

The World Health Organization announced Wednesday that clinical trials of the drug hydroxychloroquine will resume as it searches for potential coronavirus treatments.

COVID-19: Surgisphere's HCQ Data Under Intense Scrutiny

India ranked 77th on a sustainability index that takes into account per capita carbon emissions and ability of children in a nation to live healthy lives and was placed 131st on a ranking that measures the best chance at survival and well-being for children, according to a UN-backed report.

India ranks 77th on sustainability, 131st in child flourishing index rankings: UN report

A study conducted by The Lancet indicates that the mental health of the citizens of Hong Kong has been adversely affected by the present turmoil in the country. Hong Kong has been reeling in clashes between the law enforcement agencies and the protestors for over seven months since June last year.

After violence, one-third of Hong Kong citizens reported PTSD symptoms: Lancet study

By: Sakshi Khandelwal and Ayushi Agarwal Air pollution is high in more than 90 per cent of cities across the globe and climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, a new report revealed on Thursday.

As climate crisis claims over 9 lakh lives, children ready to lead fight against pollution

Eleven million deaths worldwide in 2017 were linked to people eating poor diets high in sugar, salt and processed meat that contributed to heart disease, cancer and diabetes, a global study found.

One in five deaths worldwide linked to unhealthy diet; India ranked 118th: Study

High-potency cannabis, especially when used daily, is "strongly linked" to the risk of developing psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and paranoia, scientists said Wednesday.

High-potency pot 'strongly linked' to psychosis: Study

To defeat the intertwined pandemics of obesity, hunger and climate change, governments must curb the political influence of major corporations, said a major report Monday calling for a 'global treaty' similar to one for tobacco control.

To defeat obesity, hunger & climate change, governments must curb influence of big corporations: Lancet

US-Bangla plane crash that killed 51 was caused by pilot smoking in cockpit The US-Bangla airline Bombardier UBG-211 crash that occurred in March last year took place as the pilot who was in charge of the flight had smoked inside the cockpit despite restrictions, authorities confirmed on Sunday.

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Researchers said the rate of increase in obesity far outstripped the decline in under-nutrition

Child obesity has grown tenfold since 1975: Study

Lancet, the leading medical journal, says non-recreational physical activity also benefits you, prevents early death

Walk to work, clean your house, live longer: Lancet

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