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Symptomatic COVID-19 Two Times More Likely In People Who Have Had Dengue, Suggests New Study

A study conducted by scientists from São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), suggests that the likeliness of developing symptoms of COVID-19 is two times higher in people who have had dengue in the past.

May 19, 2021

Wuhan virus continues to hurt China; COVID far from over: Top Chinese Doctor

The respiratory expert also said that co-existing with Covid-19 is possible, especially if the disease's impact on health is going to be less over time.

May 19, 2021

Sperm Helps 'Persuade' Female Body to Accept Pregnancy; Study Finds It Does More Than Just Fertilization

According to the study by scientists from the University of Adelaide, sperm not just fertilizes the ovum but also 'persuades' the female reproductive system

May 18, 2021

Can COVID-19 Infect Eyes; New Study Finds Direct Evidence of Coronavirus Infecting Eye Cells

A comprehensive study by researchers from Mount Sinai Health System has found that cells in the eye can be directly infected by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

May 18, 2021

World Hypertension Day: Things to take care of during Covid pandemic times

Following a healthy diet along with stress combating measures could help a person to stay away from hypertension

May 17, 2021

What is 2-DG: Crucial information missing about DRDO's anti-COVID drug raises concerns

2-DG 's therapeutic use for COVID-19 is set to begin in the coming week. However, there are several gaps in the information surrounding the drug trials and a lack of available data.

May 16, 2021

Home isolation kits for COVID patients in K'taka sparks row; this drug could be dangerous [details]

While it's a steroid used to reduce inflammation, but if taken at the wrong time and without medical supervision, it can also reduce body's ability to fight off infection in some cases.

May 16, 2021

Covaxin demonstrates protection against new COVID variants found in India, UK [details]

Bharat Biotech's Covaxin retained neutralising activity against emerging variants of coronavirus, as per a new study.

May 16, 2021

Detecting Common, Painful Sexually Transmitted Infection In Under 15 Minutes; New Breakthrough In Gonorrhea Diagnosis

A team led by scientists from Johns Hopkins University has created a portable diagnostic device that can diagnose gonorrhea in less than 15 minutes and determine whether common antibiotics can work against it.

May 16, 2021

COVID-19 Can Trigger Lethal Blood Clots In Arms; Can Lead to Recurrence of Clotting Conditions [Details]

According to scientists from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, COVID-19 may trigger blood clots in peoples arm's and lead to the recurrence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients.

May 15, 2021

New Rapid COVID-19 Test Can Provide Results In Under 4 Minutes; High Accuracy and Affordable

Researchers from Penn Medicine have developed a test known as RAPID 1.0 for detecting COVID-19, that can deliver results within four minutes.

May 15, 2021

Is COVID-19 Giving Rise to a Drinking Pandemic? Alcohol-related Stomach and Liver Diseases on Rise [Study]

According to the new study set to be presented at the Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2021, the number of consultations for alcohol-related gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases has witnessed a massive surge during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 14, 2021

How does COVID-19 cause loss of smell; scientists discover mechanism [Explained]

A multi-institutional study has discovered the mechanism behind short-term and long-term anosmia, a symptom commonly found in COVID-19 patients.

May 14, 2021

Pfizer, Moderna Vaccines Show Limited Effectiveness Against B1617 Variant Of COVID [Details]

The WHO said in a note that preliminary laboratory studies have found that the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna showed reduced effectiveness against the double mutant variant of COVID found in India.

May 13, 2021

COVID-19 may cause erectile dysfunction after recovery; viral presence found in penile tissues [details]

The study by researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is the first to demonstrate the presence of COVID-19 in penile tissue.

May 12, 2021