News for 'Down Syndrome'

Mardaani 2 Trailer: Rani packs a solid punch

Mardaani 2 Trailer: Rani packs a solid punch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Rani Mukerji's presence makes you watch the trailer till the end and wait for the movie's release on December 13, says Namrata Thakker.

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Number of Covid symptomatic kids jump, post-recovery issues a concern

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

While the infection has been mild in most reported cases, those below two years of age are showing signs of acute infection.

'UP results damaged Priyanka's political brand'

'UP results damaged Priyanka's political brand'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'Priyanka did draw huge crowds and eventually all of those ended up voting for the Samajwadi Party.' 'The voters today are smart enough to vote for the party which they know is going to win or they know this party will come second, but no way will they vote for a party which will come third or fourth.'

'Congress needs a young leader like Sachin Pilot'

'Congress needs a young leader like Sachin Pilot'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

'You need a leader whom India can identify with and I cannot think of any other leader except Sachin Pilot in the Congress party.'

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Are you protecting your spinal cord from injury?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Dr H S Chhabra outlines what you must know about your spinal cord and how to protect it.

'Omicron may make you more sick'

'Omicron may make you more sick'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'This virus may have more immune evasion capability and therefore, it may make you more sick.'

Govt SOPs on treating Covid in kids prohibits use of remdesivir

Govt SOPs on treating Covid in kids prohibits use of remdesivir

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The government has come out with comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 among children in which Remdesivir has not been recommended and rational use of HRCT imaging has been suggested.

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Encephalitis claims 73 lives in Bihar

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

From January 1, 2019, to till now, 220 children were admitted in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur due to AES, out of which 62 lost their lives.

Why you must watch out for weekend heart attacks

Why you must watch out for weekend heart attacks

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

According to a study,it is twice as likely to kill young patients during weekends.

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'Both Russia and the USA seek New Delhi's friendship, because for both -- Russia and the USA -- India is a certain counterbalance to China.'

Kerala HC stays govt order on special passes for tipplers to buy liquor

Kerala HC stays govt order on special passes for tipplers to buy liquor

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

"This is disturbing... This is a recipe for disaster," the court said in its oral observations and also questioned the state government whether it could prove withdrawal symptoms can be treated by the use of alcohol.

PIX: Isha Talwar, Mini Mathur, Rajkumar Hirani made time for this movie

PIX: Isha Talwar, Mini Mathur, Rajkumar Hirani made time for this movie

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Raising The Bar has a very beautiful subject.

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

WFH Burnout? 9 Simple Things To Do

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Clearly demarcate family time in your schedule and ensure that you do not work, receive calls or even reply to emails during this time.

Danger! Woman almost loses life after liposuction

Danger! Woman almost loses life after liposuction

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Ladies, you may want to rethink going under the knife as according to a recent study.

Here's why your food bill will continue to go up

Here's why your food bill will continue to go up

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

There are some fundamental reasons which will ensure that prices of vegetables and other food stuff will continue to go up in the near future, despite the politicians saying otherwise.

'If Putin succeeds, Russia will be an unquestioned great power'

'If Putin succeeds, Russia will be an unquestioned great power'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'The aim of Russian policy is to reform European security, stop NATO expansion and in a more general sense -- set up the new rules of relations between the great powers.' 'From this perspective. the invasion of Ukraine is quite pointless.'

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Hichki's greatest handicaps are its predictability and sentiment, feels Sukanya Verma.

SC refuses to allow woman to abort her 26-week foetus

SC refuses to allow woman to abort her 26-week foetus

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow a woman, who is in her 26th week of pregnancy, to abort her foetus on the ground that it suffered from 'down syndrome', saying "we have a life in our hands".

Explained: What does it cost to freeze eggs in India?

Explained: What does it cost to freeze eggs in India?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

While most women will opt for storing their eggs for anywhere between six months to even ten years, frozen eggs can be securely stored for an indefinite period and still be viable.

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

He was the first to report about the virus way back in December last year when it first emerged in Wuhan, the provincial capital of China's central Hubei province.

Kangana and Vir Das have every right to their opinions

Kangana and Vir Das have every right to their opinions

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

By sacrificing an important component of the right to free speech, we have strengthened the hands of the fundamentalists, the bigots and the publicity-seeking goondas. And of the hate-filled political establishment, points out Vir Sanghvi.

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

10 risk factors that cause skin cancer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Do you know tanning beds emit UVA rays and cause skin cancer?

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

COVID-19: The 21 Day Immunity Plan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'I challenge people just do it for a month to see how you feel, okay?'

Problems related to bones, muscles persist post Covid

Problems related to bones, muscles persist post Covid

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The systemic inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 adversely impacts the musculoskeletal system. Inflammatory molecules break the muscle fiber protein and decrease muscle protein synthesis leading to decreased muscle strength and also weaken bones.

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

'All the vaccines, so far, seem to be protecting from severe illness'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

'The immune protection may well wane somewhat, and that's what we have to monitor.' 'Should it wane to the point where vaccinated individuals are getting severe disease, then we really will need to give them booster shots and that'll apply regardless of what vaccine they've got the first time.'

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Coronavirus scare: Flyers from China to be screened at 7 airports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Airlines flying in from any airport in China including Hong Kong have been asked to make in-flight announcements requesting passengers with history of fever and cough and travel to Wuhan city in the past 14 days to self-declare at the port of arrival in order to facilitate early isolation, according to an official statement.

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

CBD oil, found in marijuana, is gaining popularity for its pain-relieving properties. It's now legally available in India

10 Tips to REDUCE STRESS At Work

10 Tips to REDUCE STRESS At Work

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Work stress is unavoidable even if you love what you do, but there are steps you can take to keep job stress to a minimum, says Nakshi Satra, founder, Inha Wellness.

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Kumar, who had been away in New Delhi since Saturday, returned to the state capital on Monday evening and held an emergency review meeting on the AES situation with officials.

Centre recommends 3-pronged strategy for states to unlock

Centre recommends 3-pronged strategy for states to unlock

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

States should ensure a weekly positivity rate of less than 5 per cent, vaccination coverage of at least 70 per cent among the vulnerable section, and community ownership of Covid-appropriate behaviour, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

Ek Mini Katha review

Ek Mini Katha review

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Ek Mini Katha highlights an important body issue, but in many ways, it also trivialises it, notes Divya Nair.

Why didn't China warn the world in December?

Why didn't China warn the world in December?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The reality is, the worldwide toll could have been checked within time if China had been more transparent and had warned countries regarding the new strain of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-like infection, which originated at a 'wet market' in its province of Hubei late last year.

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Sales of Biocon's itolizumab surge as phase-4 clinical trials begin

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In India, itolizumab, known by the brand name Alzumab, has been priced at Rs 8,000 per vial. Most patients require four vials for Covid-19 treatment, taking the cost of the therapy to Rs 32,000.

PIX: Rani dances with the DID Li'L Masters

PIX: Rani dances with the DID Li'L Masters

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Here's a sneak peek from the show.

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The research suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Coronavirus: Evacuations process have begun, says MEA

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Indian nationals, mostly students, research scholars and professionals are working in Indian and international companies in the Chinese province.

Taliban's Resurgence: Threat to India

Taliban's Resurgence: Threat to India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Taliban's rise will see an increase in infiltration on India's western border and terrorist groups in Pakistan will get funding from the Taliban, warns Brigadier Rajamani Kannan (retd).

China vulnerable to another COVID-19 wave: Top health advisor

China vulnerable to another COVID-19 wave: Top health advisor

Rediff.com17 May 2020

China still faces an enormous challenge with a lack of immunity among a majority of Chinese, Dr Zhong Nanshan said.