What Is COVID XEC Variant, The Strain That Is Spreading Fast In The West?

XEC variant of Covid in UK

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Updated Dec 20, 2024 | 08:54 AM IST

SummaryThe new variant is more contagious than the previous types of COVID strains and spreads more easily. As per the UK Health Security Agency, COVID-19 cases have stayed high, with 1,081 confirmed cases recorded as of December 4. Know what this new strain is.

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Depression Rates Surge Globally In Last 10 Years: Study

Depression rates surge globally in last 10 years

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Updated Apr 23, 2025 | 07:00 AM IST

SummaryA recent study has recognized an alarming trend of increasing rates of depression cases globally. The study aims to draw attention of the welfare and for people to spread awareness of the condition. Read on to know.

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Beyoncé’s Mom Tina Knowles Shares Emotional Breast Cancer Diagnosis, How A Missed Mammogram Almost Cost Her Life

Beyoncé’s Mom Tina Knowles Shares Emotional Breast Cancer Diagnosis, How A Missed Mammogram Almost Cost Her Life

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Updated Apr 23, 2025 | 01:39 AM IST

SummaryTina Knowles, loving mother to Beyoncé and Solange, was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer after skipping a mammogram during the pandemic. A delayed screening led to early detection—now cancer-free, she urges women to prioritize regular mammogram checkups.

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Chemo Drug Could Be Effective For Kids With Sickle Cell Disease

chemo drug could benefit kids with sickle cell disease

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Updated Apr 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM IST

SummaryA recent finding showed how hydroxyurea, a popular chemotherapy oral drug can help kids with sickle cell disease.

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