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Saliva effective than nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19; new technique to help in mass testing [details]

According to a new study, the addition of a single step before testing saliva samples using RT-PCR tests can improve their sensitivity and give accurate results, thereby, providing new hope for mass testing and surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 11, 2021

Why Do Coronaviruses Infect Multiple Species of Hosts? Reason Behind their "Promiscuity" Discovered

According to scientists from Bar-Ilan University, some 'promiscuous' viruses, including coronaviruses, significantly utilize a particular section of their genome to infect multiple hosts.

Jun 9, 2021

What are COVID Nails: Unusual symptom in COVID-19 survivors [don't panic]

As clinicians continue to learn more about new symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, a new symptom of the viral disease is being increasingly reported among survivors —COVID nails.

Jun 8, 2021

Nearly 40000 Covid-19 cases in children below 9 years reported in the last two months in Karnataka

Third Wave: Here are some steps to find Covid symptoms early in children

As experts warned that the Third Wave Covid may hit children most, it's essential to know some early signs of Covid symptoms among them as given by expert Dr. Nishant Bansal.

Jun 8, 2021

New Drug Combo Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Has Treatment Potential [Details]

According to an international team of researchers, a combination of an antiretroviral HIV drug and an anti-inflammatory compound may serve as a potential therapy against the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 6, 2021

Commercial Herbal Drink Found to Block COVID-19, Its Variants, Other Coronaviruses [Study]

Researchers from George Mason University have demonstrated that an over-the-counter herbal remedy can inhibit the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, as well as its variants and other respiratory viruses.

Jun 5, 2021

This New Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Provides Better Protection; Can Neutralize Multiple "Variants of Concern" [Details]

Through a multi-institutional study, scientists have developed a new hybrid antibody that can neutralize over 20 variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and shows promise as a potential treatment against COVID-19.

Jun 5, 2021

Booked vaccine slot on CoWin? Can still be sent back due to lack of Covaxin supply; what the authorities say

This is not the first time that a mismatch between CoWin slots and actual vaccination has been reported. Hundreds of candidates complained of a similar problem last month as well

Jun 5, 2021

Green tea may help fight COVID-19; natural compound can prevent coronavirus [details]

According to a new study, a natural compound present in green tea showed the potential to inhibit multiple targets of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

Jun 4, 2021

Why COVID-19 patients have low oxygen levels; new infection mechanism holds answers [details]

Scientists from the University of Alberta have discovered a new infection mechanism of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that targets immature blood cells and may help understand low levels of oxygen in some COVID-19 patients.

Jun 4, 2021

COVID-19 can conceal itself from body's immune responses; poses new threat [details]

According to researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus uses a mechanism that helps it camouflage within the body and hide from defenses.

Jun 3, 2021

Vitamin D May Not Provide Protection Against COVID-19; Genetic Link Between the Nutrient and Disease Not Found [Study]

According to a new study by scientists from McGill University, there is no genetic evidence to support the assertion that Vitamin D may serve as a protective measure against the novel coronavirus infection.

Jun 3, 2021

Global 'Hotspots' for Emergence of New Coronaviruses Identified; India Home to Some [Details]

An analysis by an international team of researchers has led to the identification of global hotspots where new coronaviruses may emerge, and spillover from wildlife to humans.

Jun 2, 2021

Deadly Malaria Parasite Can Hide, Survive Within This Human Organ; Researchers Make Surprise Discovery [Details]

An international team of researchers has found that the parasite Plasmodium vivax—which causes malaria—can survive and replicate within a multi-functional organ.

Jun 2, 2021

COVID-19: Monoclonal antibody cocktail reduces hospitalization, death by 70% in outpatients [Details]

REGEN–COV— a combination of two monoclonal antibodies, casirivimab and imdevimab— was found to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death, reduced the duration of symptoms, in outpatients.

Jun 1, 2021

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Health News

Saliva effective than nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19; new technique to help in mass testing [details]

Why Do Coronaviruses Infect Multiple Species of Hosts? Reason Behind their "Promiscuity" Discovered

What are COVID Nails: Unusual symptom in COVID-19 survivors [don't panic]

Third Wave: Here are some steps to find Covid symptoms early in children

New Drug Combo Effectively Blocks COVID-19; Has Treatment Potential [Details]

Commercial Herbal Drink Found to Block COVID-19, Its Variants, Other Coronaviruses [Study]

This New Nasal Spray for COVID-19 Provides Better Protection; Can Neutralize Multiple "Variants of Concern" [Details]

Booked vaccine slot on CoWin? Can still be sent back due to lack of Covaxin supply; what the authorities say

Green tea may help fight COVID-19; natural compound can prevent coronavirus [details]

Why COVID-19 patients have low oxygen levels; new infection mechanism holds answers [details]

COVID-19 can conceal itself from body's immune responses; poses new threat [details]

Vitamin D May Not Provide Protection Against COVID-19; Genetic Link Between the Nutrient and Disease Not Found [Study]

Global 'Hotspots' for Emergence of New Coronaviruses Identified; India Home to Some [Details]

Deadly Malaria Parasite Can Hide, Survive Within This Human Organ; Researchers Make Surprise Discovery [Details]

COVID-19: Monoclonal antibody cocktail reduces hospitalization, death by 70% in outpatients [Details]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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