August 12, 2026
  • August 12, 2026

TOI health news morning briefing

by on May 18, 2024 0

A new side effect, VITT, linked to AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine, has emerged alongside concerns about Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Syndrome. Hypertension, influenced by genetic factors, poses risks if it runs in the family, increasing the likelihood of developing the condition. Reduced body fat improves metabolic health, decreases heart disease risk, and alleviates joint stress.

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Eight killed as bus catches fire in Haryana’s Nuh

by on May 18, 2024 0

At least eight people were killed in a bus fire on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway near Nuh. The injured have been taken to Nuh Medical College. Devotees, including elderly, women, and children, were returning from Vrindavan when the incident occurred. Aftab Ahmed and Meena Rani provided statements, confirming 10 deaths and 64 passengers on the...

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Hardik’s IPL season ends with defeat & one-match ban

by on May 18, 2024 0

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been banned from his team’s next match after being found guilty of an over-rate offence during their final match against Lucknow Super Giants. This was his team’s third offence of the season under the Code of Conduct. Pandya was fined INR 30 lakh and banned from playing in...

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Explain increase in voting percentage days after polling, SC tells EC

by on May 18, 2024 0

The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Election Commission’s response to an appeal by the Association for Democratic Reforms, an NGO, expressing concern about the potential replacement of electronic voting equipment, citing a significant increase in final voting percentage statistics days after polling. On April 26, the SC had dismissed ADR’s plea for return...

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