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New Defense Mechanism Against COVID Discovered; May Help Predict Outcomes In Patients

Researchers from Hokkaido University report the discovery of a novel defense response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that may explain why outcomes in COVID-19 patients are varied.

May 23, 2021

Sexual Transmission of Food Bacteria; This Foodborne Bacteria Can Infect Via Sex [Details]

According to a new study, Campylobacter bacteria, which causes diarrheal infectious disease Campylobacteriosis, can spread not just through food, but also through sexual contact.

May 23, 2021

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

Watch out for these symptoms in children post Covid; K'taka doctors warn parents amid spike in MIS-C cases

As Covid-19 attention shifts to the government's predicted third wave, city-based pediatricians notice a surge in MIS-C cases wherein children who have recovered during the second wave are still showing a risk of developing complications such as heart failures. Every day 2-3 cases reported in the last two weeks. Existing comorbidities and obesity a risk factor.

May 23, 2021

New Complication of Black Fungus Infection Found In Lower Intestines Among Delhi Covid Patients

Two COVID-19 patients at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi were diagnosed with a novel symptom of the 'Black fungus' Infection, or mucormycosis—infection of the lower intestine.

May 22, 2021

Covaxin still not on WHO list; Govt denies reports it affects foreign travel plans [details]

Covaxin was approved for emergency use on January 3 in the absence of Phase 3 trial data

May 22, 2021

How Do Lethal COVID-19 Variants Escape Immune System? Key Responsible Structural Changes In Virus Revealed [Study]

Scientists from Scripps Research Institute reveal that structural changes in a specific area of the spike protein due to mutations in SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus variants helps them evade immune responses of the body

May 22, 2021

Tiny Zebrafish Can Help Humans Reach Mars Someday; Here's How [New Study]

A new study led by researchers from Queen's University Belfast has shown that understanding an important biological process in zebrafish can help humans travel safely in space.

May 21, 2021

Entirely New Species of Coronavirus Discovered In Malaysia; Animal to Human Transmission Suspected [Details]

Scientists recently reported the discovery of a new coronavirus among pneumonia patients in Sarawak, Malaysia, in 2018, and suspect its transmission from canines to humans.

May 21, 2021

Detecting COVID-19 in less than 35 minutes; new rapid test uses only saliva samples [details]

Researchers from the Hokkaido University have demonstrated that a simple, reliable, and accurate test (that uses saliva samples) can detect the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus within 35 minutes.

May 20, 2021

What is CoviSelf? ICMR Approves New COVID-19 Home Test; Issues Advisory [Download Details]

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved the use of CoviSelf, a self-use rapid COVID-19 test, for home testing

May 20, 2021

New antiviral therapy provides 99.9% efficacy against COVID-19; attacks all variants of virus [details]

An international team of scientists has developed a novel direct-acting antiviral therapy that is said to show 99.9 percent efficacy against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

May 19, 2021

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

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Health News

New Defense Mechanism Against COVID Discovered; May Help Predict Outcomes In Patients

Sexual Transmission of Food Bacteria; This Foodborne Bacteria Can Infect Via Sex [Details]

Watch out for these symptoms in children post Covid; K'taka doctors warn parents amid spike in MIS-C cases

New Complication of Black Fungus Infection Found In Lower Intestines Among Delhi Covid Patients

Covaxin still not on WHO list; Govt denies reports it affects foreign travel plans [details]

How Do Lethal COVID-19 Variants Escape Immune System? Key Responsible Structural Changes In Virus Revealed [Study]

Tiny Zebrafish Can Help Humans Reach Mars Someday; Here's How [New Study]

Entirely New Species of Coronavirus Discovered In Malaysia; Animal to Human Transmission Suspected [Details]

Detecting COVID-19 in less than 35 minutes; new rapid test uses only saliva samples [details]

What is CoviSelf? ICMR Approves New COVID-19 Home Test; Issues Advisory [Download Details]

New antiviral therapy provides 99.9% efficacy against COVID-19; attacks all variants of virus [details]

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

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

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

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

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

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]